Thanks for your reply guys,
the basic utility desires so far ask for the following modules (or
variations) to be made available someday...
1. Attenuator Module - With maybe two or three channels in a one space
panel. Larry Hendry has ideas for this (with basic mixing functions built
in) already and Oakley has a simple pcb available again in December and a
new mixer out soon. What about one of the attenuators having "Fine" control
pot for us really picky guys out here?
2. Alternate Noise Source - Some sort of digital based pseudo random noise
generator. Crow had some ideas on this using a PIC chip for the brain. The
CV control of clock rate would be great for us drum makers.
3. Joystick Module - No other manufacturer makes this aside from analog
systems as far as I know. A CV Joystick module would be great for all of the
guys brewing up big home systems without a Kenton/Encore and Midi pitch
bend. I know the Brand D guys are coming out with one of these. but it will
use a similar style joystick to the analog systems guys... Ptttwwueeeee!!!
The PC Jr joystick is great and on a cord instead of panel mounted and
in-flexible for placing next to your controller keyboard. The features of
this module have already been well debated so its up to you guys to chime in
with features and want lists.
What about a CV-less joystick you can use as a dual atteuator with one pot
for both levels (Joystick)? You could feed LFO's or anything into this thing
and have great expressive control.
4. Gate Delay - Maybe this will be a side feature of the upcoming Delayed
Vibrato module. If not, a 1u rack with 2 of these would be very handy.
5. Fixed Voltage Source/volume pedal interface - This could be a panel with
some 0-10v CV outs and an interface for a volume pedal. The fixed voltage
could be fed into 4 VCO's at once for instance and all tuned with the one
source CV right? The Volume pedal that Big Briar offers for use with their
Mooger Controller is awesome! I have this thing patched into my modular for
on the gas vibrato effects. Sure is useful and I could definately see a row
of 4 or 5 CV pedals under my controller.
Well those modules are the first of the Utility discussion, or at least what
people mentioned on the list. Please metion anything that hasn't been
discussed so we can all learn about unique directions to head with MOTM,
Ciao'
Thomas White
PS. I mentioned something in a previous mail about a triple or dual LFO and
have resolved to buy Oakley LFO's for this purpose in the future. Maybe to
make a triple LFO panel like on his site.
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