In a message dated 8/21/00 10:21:51 AM Central Daylight Time,
tony@... writes:
> The TCV is a "Time Control Voltage." It can shrink or stretch the envelope,
> while keeping the relationship of the 15 knobs.
>
> The switch with the waveforms controls how the unit progresses from one
> stage to the next. It is either linear, exponential, or stepped.
>
> The top switch (you didn't ask, but I thought I'd explain anyway) controls
> the major mode of the module. "Loop only" (as someone guessed) configures
it
> as a complex LFO. In "One shot" mode, the stages will progress once only;
> the gate will not hold it in any sustain pattern but rather trigger the
> module. The "Gated loop" is more like a standard gated ADSR, but the
sustain
> portion can have a complex loop anywhere between stages 2 through 4 and 5
> through 7. The "End gate" switch controls the behavior when the gate is
> released. If the switch is up, the module will complete all stages in the
> loop, otherwise it will immediately go to the final release time stage.
>
> Yes I agree about the minimum attack time. A goal is to get the attack
under
> 1mS.
I think the LFO mode is a GREAT feature. Definitely expands the usefulness
of have a multistage EG.
Would it also be possible to have it function as a tracking generator (OB
Xpander style)? I know I'm probably dreaming here, but I'd love to have a CV
IN modifiable by each level (times defeated or ignored). This "scaling" of
any CV-able function would be a great tool in a modular synth.
I love the LEDs for each level! This will help in keeping track of the
active stage and will look great (IMO). I'm all for the cosmetic-aesthetic
thing. Especially if it serves a purpose. : )
About the only other feature that I can think of to add to this wish list:
How about a "Split Mode". Since there are eight stages with independent
times/levels, how about being able to split the EG in two to use as two
independent four stage EGs ?
I'd be willing to lose the env. graphic at the bottom to gain more real
estate for knobs/jack or what-not.
Here's hoping!
Andrew Sanchez