MOTM

>Yes, that's the whole *point* of it :)

Can notes be entered via CV as well??

Can notes be selected via CV??  In other words can it function as a
traditional "CV sequencer" where a control voltage selects one of a number
of set voltages??

Can it also be used a MIDI-->CV converter??

Then again, maybe we should just wait until December 1, to find out :)

It makes sense to me, that if a module has the hardware for MIDI and CV in,
and CV out, and since it's "all in the sofware" anyway, it should also work
as a basic CV quantizer and MIDI-->CV converter.  Not that it should be
able replace a full-featured MIDI-->CV converter like the MOTM-650 or the
"best" quantizer, but for $389 I think it should be able to wear as many
hats as possible -- more bang for the buck.  As you know, the economy
hasn't been so good, and for many people that's a big chunk of change.

I love the idea that "control voltages can be programmed to alter tempo,
transpose, start/stop/rest, modify gate times, modify sequence length, and
10 other functions".  That's exactly the kind of CV integration I want in a
pattern-based sequencer module!!  Not only does that make use of the
extensive voltage-processing capability and variet of mod sources of the
MOTM system, the sequencer can also be included as part of a loop such that
it is controlled by the results of its own output.

Anyway, if the system is going to have more than one module with MIDI,
perhaps these modules should have MIDI thru.


The following is quoted for purposes of academic discussion:

"Synthesis Technology (www.synthtech.com) announces the release of new
modules for their MOTM analog modular synthesizer. The 500 Series uses
hybrid digital and analog circuitry to create new functions, which are not
based on previous synthesizer designs. The MOTM-510 WaveWarper ($229 kit,
$349 assembled) is a small, wide-band analog computer that incorporates
presicion, laser-trimmed log and anti-log amplifiers to 'warp' audio
waveforms using three seperate control voltages. The MOTM-520 Cloud
Generator ($399 assembled) is a new type of VCO module, containing eight
sine/square NCOs (numerically-controlled oscillators) and a 40Mhz
processor. A 16-bit ADC (analog-to-digital converter) reads in control
voltages for pitch, frequency spread and phase spread and 'detunes' each
NCO from a reference. Additional pitch/phase randomness is provided by the
'Chaos' control voltage. The result is a 'tonal cloud' that is unlike any
other VCO. In addition, there is a global PWM input for more harmonic
variation. Both modules are 5U tall by 2U wide.

The 600 Series modules are for control voltage generation. The MOTM-600
mSequencer ($389 assembled) has 9 patterns of 99 steps each. Notes can be
entered over MIDI or by the optical encoder data knob. Although the user
interface is 'non-traditional', the MOTM-600 is specifically designed for
live performance. Two control voltages can be programmed to alter tempo,
transpose, start/stop/rest, modify gate times, modify sequence length, and
10 other functions. Ten large panel pushbuttons reduce the need for
extensive menu scrolling. The CV outputs feature dual Gate busses and
14-bit pitch resolution. The module is 5U tall and 3U wide.

The MOTM-650 ($389 assembled) is a 4-channel MIDI-CV converter with
extensive MIDI clock/sync options. The modules features 17 dedicated jacks
(4 per channel plus external clock in). MIDI clock can be extracted and
either multiplied up or divided down for sync to other gear. The MOTM-650
features true 16-bit DACs and a 5ppm voltage reference. Polophony is
supported with multiple assignment algorithms. Multiple tuning tables,
including microtuning, are supported. The module is 5U tall by 2U wide."