PLAN B analog blog

Let me say this about that:

On the Model 16 expansion:

It's only money!  

No seriously -these addtional channels  will effect the cost, can't 
lie about that - but not that much.  Bottom line, the M16 will come 
in less expensive than the Doepfer A-129 set and will have more 
features (albiet another intended use, but you *can* do VC 
control of the A-129 matrix).

The big thing about adding the additional 4 is it affords me 
justification the use of two pole filters - which sound really good.  
They have a sharper edge - 12dB rather than the softer 6dB 
slope.  So why not just do it on the eight filter variety?  With octave 
filtering alone, 12dB taper you tend to get holes in the spectrum 
due to those sharper edges, meaning when all the filters are full 
up there is still a measurable amount of coloring going on.

On the Model 18:

OK, I hear you and to a certain extent, I agree with you.  The all in 
one design of the original concept, I must admit, was over the 
edge on the 'ooOOOOooow' factor as compared to the tri-set 
series.  Tell you what - if I get indication that the all in one unit is 
what you would rather see, then I'll be happy to go that route.  It 
doesn't prohibit  me from releasing the four channel alone with 
the VC as another module set. But know that this -  one module, 
the original design, will be in the high 3 to 4 hundred dollar 
range.  There's no way around that. - there's goign to be a lot of 
bubble gum and strings in there.  So, that being said, I am 
posting a new poll. If I receive an positive response to go that 
route, then I will.  This is coming in a timely manner as I am just 
now beginnning the PCB layout for this project.

Look for the new poll notice in a few minutes.

- P






--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "Tim J" 
<bob_aloha@...> wrote:
>
> Both of these are amazing looking modules.  I'm very curious 
to actually 
> hear them.  Thats a hell of an improvement on the model 16.  
This is goiing 
> to be a great module.  I'm hoping to put together a plan b 
system with some 
> effects modules by AS and doepfer.  I have to say, I'm just a bit 
worried 
> prices may be out of my reach.  The improvements keep 
coming but I'm hoping 
> the prices stay reasonable.
> 
> One little comment...I really prefer the model 18 integrated 
mixer panel in 
> the yahoo photo folder over the 3 separate model 18 modules.
> 
> Tim
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >
> >In working the prototypes, I have made some feature
> >enhancements to the yet-to-be-released Models 16 and 18 
sets:
> >
> >Model 16 set:
> >
> >Set?  Yes, this is one of the changes.  I have been messing
> >around with the breadboard prototype and while it  was waaay
> >cool, it wasn't quite cool enough.  To remedy this, I have 
added
> >FOUR ADDITIONAL FILTERS TO THE MATRIX for a total of 12 
at
> >the following center freqs:
> >
>