Hi Andrew,
Yes this email did get lost in the slew of emails, sorry. The idea of
splitting is cool, but it is so different than what's available. It would
need independent gates, a dual DAC, independent outputs. It's a major change
to the underlying architecture.
The tracking generator is also a cool idea. I really don't want (or have the
room) to add another two switches. ∗Maybe∗ a tracking generator could be
implemented if a certain combinations of switch positions were used...say
"One Shot" and "Finish Loop." Normally if you are in one shot mode, the
second switch from the top doesn't do anything. You could then use the TCV
input into the tracking generator. It's just an idea!
Tony
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ixqy@... [mailto:ixqy@...]
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 3:24 PM
> To: motm@egroups.com
> Subject: Re: [motm] MOTM compatible module
>
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> In a message dated 8/21/00 10:21:51 AM Central Daylight Time,
> tony@... writes:
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> > 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.
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> I think the LFO mode is a GREAT feature. Definitely expands the
> usefulness
> of have a multistage EG.
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> 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. : )
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> About the only other feature that I can think of to add to this
> wish list:
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> 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
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