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I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of the Model 14 
Dual Processors will be at our US dealer Analogue Haven either 
tomorrow (Sat) or Monday.  

One of these units will remain in the store as a demo unit, the 
others will be available for sale.  There will be more delivered in 
the next couple of weeks to both AH and our European dealers.

The releaase was delayed for a couple of months for circuit 
improvements.  The crossfader is now Equal Power Transfer - 
meaning there is no apperet loss of amplitude in the center 
position.  So along with crossfading DC coltrol voltages,  it works 
quite well for crossfading AC signals.    Of course this means it 
can also be used as a  high quality linear VCA (it uses a linerized 
SSM2164 quad VCA chip). 

The functionality of the two OFFSET pots have also been 
modified.  While before it was merely a +/- output processing pot, 
it is now truly an OFFSET, meaning it procude a voltage of it's 
own so that informaiton summed at the inputs can be offset 
positely or negatiively.  When the offset pot is set to the cennter 
poition, it's taken out of the circuit altogether.  Much much better.

This weekend Iwe will also begin the initial assembly and test of 
the Model 10 Polyphonic EG.  They should be in stores in the 
next week.  

keep your eyes on the EAR site for photos and soundbytes in the 
next couple of days.

best,

- P
peter@ear-group.net
www.ear-group.net
toll free 866 755 4468

hello peter,
great news about the new module.
what's the price, panel width and current draw of this
new module?
best regards,
Bakis.




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

> I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of the
> Model 14 
> Dual Processors will be at our US dealer Analogue
> Haven either 
> tomorrow (Sat) or Monday.  
> 
> One of these units will remain in the store as a
> demo unit, the 
> others will be available for sale.  There will be
> more delivered in 
> the next couple of weeks to both AH and our European
> dealers.
> 
> The releaase was delayed for a couple of months for
> circuit 
> improvements.  The crossfader is now Equal Power
> Transfer - 
> meaning there is no apperet loss of amplitude in the
> center 
> position.  So along with crossfading DC coltrol
> voltages,  it works 
> quite well for crossfading AC signals.    Of course
> this means it 
> can also be used as a  high quality linear VCA (it
> uses a linerized 
> SSM2164 quad VCA chip). 
> 
> The functionality of the two OFFSET pots have also
> been 
> modified.  While before it was merely a +/- output
> processing pot, 
> it is now truly an OFFSET, meaning it procude a
> voltage of it's 
> own so that informaiton summed at the inputs can be
> offset 
> positely or negatiively.  When the offset pot is set
> to the cennter 
> poition, it's taken out of the circuit altogether. 
> Much much better.
> 
> This weekend Iwe will also begin the initial
> assembly and test of 
> the Model 10 Polyphonic EG.  They should be in
> stores in the 
> next week.  
> 
> keep your eyes on the EAR site for photos and
> soundbytes in the 
> next couple of days.
> 
> best,
> 
> - P
> peter@ear-group.net
> www.ear-group.net
> toll free 866 755 4468
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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[Doepfer_a100] group owner
http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
http://www.rubber.gr
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Peter,

I received my oscillator. It is chugging in the background, cross-modulated 
by my other Plan B VCO, and what can I say? It sounds menacing (those great 
soothing sounds it is capable to produce I will repatch when I am in a 
better mood), with a lots of character. That's what I wanted. You are a 
great designer, and in right hands, these oscillators might have a lot of 
impact on the world of electronic music.

By the way, the oscillator was double-packed (box in a box, with bubble wrap 
all over it). Regards,

Zoran

>From: "(i think you can figure that out)" <peter@buzzclick-music.com>
>Reply-To: PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com
>To: PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 14's released
>Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:06:35 -0000
>
>I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of the Model 14
>Dual Processors will be at our US dealer Analogue Haven either
>tomorrow (Sat) or Monday.
>
>One of these units will remain in the store as a demo unit, the
>others will be available for sale.  There will be more delivered in
>the next couple of weeks to both AH and our European dealers.
>
>The releaase was delayed for a couple of months for circuit
>improvements.  The crossfader is now Equal Power Transfer -
>meaning there is no apperet loss of amplitude in the center
>position.  So along with crossfading DC coltrol voltages,  it works
>quite well for crossfading AC signals.    Of course this means it
>can also be used as a  high quality linear VCA (it uses a linerized
>SSM2164 quad VCA chip).
>
>The functionality of the two OFFSET pots have also been
>modified.  While before it was merely a +/- output processing pot,
>it is now truly an OFFSET, meaning it procude a voltage of it's
>own so that informaiton summed at the inputs can be offset
>positely or negatiively.  When the offset pot is set to the cennter
>poition, it's taken out of the circuit altogether.  Much much better.
>
>This weekend Iwe will also begin the initial assembly and test of
>the Model 10 Polyphonic EG.  They should be in stores in the
>next week.
>
>keep your eyes on the EAR site for photos and soundbytes in the
>next couple of days.
>
>best,
>
>- P
>peter@ear-group.net
>www.ear-group.net
>toll free 866 755 4468
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

BAKIS!

Good to hear from you, my friend.

The M14 is being sold at an intro price of $225, which is a great 
deal considering it's roughly equivilent to three Doepfer A-138c's, 
a A-172, a A-132 and a A-138a.  We're offering it at this price for a 
limited period as a thanks to everyone for being patient for it's 
release.

The M14 is 18HP wide, the same as the VCO.

Current draw fluctuates greatly, which is to be expected with a 
three-in-one module.  Sitting inactiive, it's at about 50A. With all 
inputs used and the unit being crossfaded via a VC, it runs at 
about 80mA when both LEDs are off, but rises to about 100mA 
when they're on at full intensity.

Left unattended, a single one element (one color) LED can pull 
up to 40mA by itself. I've tempered the current  down a bit which 
in this instance is fine...these dual colored jobs are super bright.  
How bright?  They make the knobs around them glow when at 
full intesity.  You might considering sunscreen and welding 
glasses when using this guy!

Bakis..l.the M14s will be shipping to Schneider's in about a 
week.

- P




--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros 
<synth_freak_2000@...> wrote:
>
> hello peter,
> great news about the new module.
> what's the price, panel width and current draw of this
> new module?
> best regards,
> Bakis.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- "(i think you can figure that out)"
> <peter@...> wrote:
> 
> > I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of the
> > Model 14 
> > Dual Processors will be at our US dealer Analogue
> > Haven either 
> > tomorrow (Sat) or Monday.  
> > 
> > One of these units will remain in the store as a
> > demo unit, the 
> > others will be available for sale.  There will be
> > more delivered in 
> > the next couple of weeks to both AH and our European
> > dealers.
> > 
> > The releaase was delayed for a couple of months for
> > circuit 
> > improvements.  The crossfader is now Equal Power
> > Transfer - 
> > meaning there is no apperet loss of amplitude in the
> > center 
> > position.  So along with crossfading DC coltrol
> > voltages,  it works 
> > quite well for crossfading AC signals.    Of course
> > this means it 
> > can also be used as a  high quality linear VCA (it
> > uses a linerized 
> > SSM2164 quad VCA chip). 
> > 
> > The functionality of the two OFFSET pots have also
> > been 
> > modified.  While before it was merely a +/- output
> > processing pot, 
> > it is now truly an OFFSET, meaning it procude a
> > voltage of it's 
> > own so that informaiton summed at the inputs can be
> > offset 
> > positely or negatiively.  When the offset pot is set
> > to the cennter 
> > poition, it's taken out of the circuit altogether. 
> > Much much better.
> > 
> > This weekend Iwe will also begin the initial
> > assembly and test of 
> > the Model 10 Polyphonic EG.  They should be in
> > stores in the 
> > next week.  
> > 
> > keep your eyes on the EAR site for photos and
> > soundbytes in the 
> > next couple of days.
> > 
> > best,
> > 
> > - P
> > peter@...
> > www.ear-group.net
> > toll free 866 755 4468
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds
> [Doepfer_a100] group owner
> http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
> http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
> http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
> http://www.rubber.gr
> Athens-Greece
> 
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Zoran said:

<<By the way, the oscillator was double-packed (box in a box, 
with bubble wrap all over it). >>

We always do this.  The very first single shipment of an M15 was 
crushed by Fedex, which is usually the best of the big three here 
in the US (Fedex, UPS, USPS).  UPS is the worst - to be avoided 
at all costs.

Anyway, that was enough for me.  We may put two modules in a 
single inner box, but we never simply wrap the contents up and 
drop it into a single container. These things are delicate and 
there's nothing worse than waiting for something just to have it 
crushed to smithereens when you get it.

- P

Bakis brigs up a valid concern here - we don't list our current 
ratings for each module on our siite, and that's a probem.\

I've recently purshased a full-bore regulated bgench supply 
which makes these measurements easy -->  there's a LCD 
screen for both the positiive and negative rails which indicate 
voltage and current for each.  I've uplooad a photo of this new 
beast in in the gallery section of this yahoo group.

I will update all released module pages on the EAR site with 
accurate current data this weekend.  Thanks foor bring ing this 
up, Bakis.

- P

hello peter,
thank you for the info!
it seems that i'll have to pick one up soon...
so, you better send the m14 to andreas soon.
many thanks,     :-)
best regards,
Bakis.



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

> BAKIS!
> 
> Good to hear from you, my friend.
> 
> The M14 is being sold at an intro price of $225,
> which is a great 
> deal considering it's roughly equivilent to three
> Doepfer A-138c's, 
> a A-172, a A-132 and a A-138a.  We're offering it at
> this price for a 
> limited period as a thanks to everyone for being
> patient for it's 
> release.
> 
> The M14 is 18HP wide, the same as the VCO.
> 
> Current draw fluctuates greatly, which is to be
> expected with a 
> three-in-one module.  Sitting inactiive, it's at
> about 50A. With all 
> inputs used and the unit being crossfaded via a VC,
> it runs at 
> about 80mA when both LEDs are off, but rises to
> about 100mA 
> when they're on at full intensity.
> 
> Left unattended, a single one element (one color)
> LED can pull 
> up to 40mA by itself. I've tempered the current 
> down a bit which 
> in this instance is fine...these dual colored jobs
> are super bright.  
> How bright?  They make the knobs around them glow
> when at 
> full intesity.  You might considering sunscreen and
> welding 
> glasses when using this guy!
> 
> Bakis..l.the M14s will be shipping to Schneider's in
> about a 
> week.
> 
> - P
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Bakis
> Sirros 
> <synth_freak_2000@...> wrote:
> >
> > hello peter,
> > great news about the new module.
> > what's the price, panel width and current draw of
> this
> > new module?
> > best regards,
> > Bakis.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- "(i think you can figure that out)"
> > <peter@...> wrote:
> > 
> > > I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of
> the
> > > Model 14 
> > > Dual Processors will be at our US dealer
> Analogue
> > > Haven either 
> > > tomorrow (Sat) or Monday.  
> > > 
> > > One of these units will remain in the store as a
> > > demo unit, the 
> > > others will be available for sale.  There will
> be
> > > more delivered in 
> > > the next couple of weeks to both AH and our
> European
> > > dealers.
> > > 
> > > The releaase was delayed for a couple of months
> for
> > > circuit 
> > > improvements.  The crossfader is now Equal Power
> > > Transfer - 
> > > meaning there is no apperet loss of amplitude in
> the
> > > center 
> > > position.  So along with crossfading DC coltrol
> > > voltages,  it works 
> > > quite well for crossfading AC signals.    Of
> course
> > > this means it 
> > > can also be used as a  high quality linear VCA
> (it
> > > uses a linerized 
> > > SSM2164 quad VCA chip). 
> > > 
> > > The functionality of the two OFFSET pots have
> also
> > > been 
> > > modified.  While before it was merely a +/-
> output
> > > processing pot, 
> > > it is now truly an OFFSET, meaning it procude a
> > > voltage of it's 
> > > own so that informaiton summed at the inputs can
> be
> > > offset 
> > > positely or negatiively.  When the offset pot is
> set
> > > to the cennter 
> > > poition, it's taken out of the circuit
> altogether. 
> > > Much much better.
> > > 
> > > This weekend Iwe will also begin the initial
> > > assembly and test of 
> > > the Model 10 Polyphonic EG.  They should be in
> > > stores in the 
> > > next week.  
> > > 
> > > keep your eyes on the EAR site for photos and
> > > soundbytes in the 
> > > next couple of days.
> > > 
> > > best,
> > > 
> > > - P
> > > peter@...
> > > www.ear-group.net
> > > toll free 866 755 4468
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds
> > [Doepfer_a100] group owner
> > http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
> > http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
> > http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
> > http://www.rubber.gr
> > Athens-Greece
> > 
> > 
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[Doepfer_a100] group owner
http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
http://www.rubber.gr
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