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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 25 changes and updates

2007-05-28 by Bakis Sirros

great!
best regards,
Bakis.

--- "(i think you can figure that out)"
<peter@buzzclick-music.com> wrote:

> I've turned my attention to finalization of the
> Model 25 (now off the
> bench and well into PCB design) and I'd like to let
> you in on some
> fundemental changes from what was previewed at the
> Winter Namm show.
> 
> Before the top section (attenuator/waveshaper) was
> designed so that
> when nothing was connected to it, it's output could
> be used as a
> variable fixed voltage source, much like the Deopfer
> A-176.  As useful
> as that is, I've come to feel that was a bit of a
> cop-out and have put
> that configuration to better use. In the final
> production release of
> the M25, when nothing is connected to the input of
> the
> Attenuator/Waveshaper, the output will be normalled
> to a White Noise
> source.  The pot will act as an attenuator.
> 
> I've also totally re-vamped the Ring Modulator. 
> Before I was doing
> the multiplying using two 13700 VCA's.  I've now
> changed the basic
> engine to a 1496 design configured as a
> dual-sideband multiplier.
> Much better.  Further, I've removed the
> done-to-death AC/DC select
> switch and instead incorporated a unique cross
> feedback function which
> is like no other out there. It's unique because it
> adds harmonic
> content without introducing additional sidebanding.
> I think it sounds kind of interesting.
> 
> I've updated M25 page on the EAR site showing the
> new faceplate design
> (subtle, but they're there) and added some audio
> examples of Ring, it's Feedback function and two
> others of the waveshaper.
> 
> enjoy (or not!):
> 
> http://www.ear-group.net/model_25.html
> 
> The Model 25 is part of the next wave of releases,
> along with the
> Model 28A and B companion modules coming in July.
> 
> - P
> 
> 
> 
> 


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