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In a message dated 00-11-15 18:38:54 EST, you write:

<< The kinds of things I am interested in are long
evolving patches that change over time preferably with many control points
to cause the sound to evolve once they are started or triggered,I'm not
really looking to "play"the sound with a keyboard (I don't even own one!). I
also intend on using external sound sources such as samples, guitar, t.v. or
whatever noise is going on outside at the time, so I haven't decided if I
really will need oscillators. Can they be used for other things? I guess
what I want is an ambient texture generator that has a lot of control
options. >>


barry,
this an excellent use for a modular ! you should have fun following all the
options that become open to you.
yes, i`d say that signal processing notwithstanding, at least 2 vco`s would
greatly improve the capabilities of a modular set-up ( i want to say 3 but i
think you could get by with 2 and grow over time ). useful as sounds sources,
true, but also as modulation sources with vast potential for v.c.`ing other
modules. one thing ( i`ll let my own biases show here ) you`ll want to look
at are random voltage sources. most machines are offered with one. i use 3
and am thinking about a 4th. these help setting up patches where there is
"evolution" of some parameters while you can focus on manually tweaking
others.
good luck with your plans !
best,
dave v.