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> I wanted to limit the Depth range to a value of 
> 32 to restrict the amount of change to a series of values that 
> would be realistically found on an organ as opposed to a synth. 
> Unfortunately the Ctrl Matrix permits the PEG Depth value to be 
> set only to Direct. While this clearly is not a show stopper, IMO 
it 
> defeats the point of having a scalable value to begin with! 

The AN's Modulation Matrix does rule. And I agree this is a serious 
issue with it. The Andromeda (and some other Alesis synths) have a 
feature called a tracking generator ro address this issue. It's 
essentially a line on an X-Y graph showing how values of modulation 
data from a controller like a knob (input) will be sent (output) to 
the modulated parameter. This allows you to redefine the input and 
output relationships of the modulation sources. So you can even draw 
non-linear curves or specify ranges by engaging this device. If you 
just wanted a linear relationship you would draw a 45 degree line 
ascending.

This sort of feature would do wonders for the felxiblity of Yamaha's 
Free EG's as well as the Mod Matrix.

Cheers,

Jerry