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I guess that would depend on whether or not you want it to do anything
besides cycle through the "demo" sounds.  The SpeakJet itself cannot be
programmed via CV.  The reason it works with the PSIM-1 is that the PSIM-1
converts CV to serial commands sent to the SpeakJet chip.  Without the
PSIM-1... at some point, you must connect it to a PC.  You can then use the
PhraseALator software to pre-program in some sounds.  These could then be
triggered by CV (+5V max).  That's what the additional inputs are for.
However, if you want to make it speak, sing, or use more than a few
preprogrammed sounds while connected to your synth, either a PC (which
doesn't have the capability to select allophones or sound effects via CV) or
the PSIM-1 (which does) is required.

- Brice
http://www.SynthModules.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <yahoogroups@...>
To: "Brice D. Hornback" <bdh@...>
Cc: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [motm] Re: SpeakJet


> On 4/22/04, Brice D. Hornback put forth:
> >I would *highly* recommend against putting any signal into the TTL serial
> >input pin that isn't a serial interface from either a PC or
microcontroller
> >that is actually sending *correct* communication to the chip.  Reason
> >being... you will most likely really mess up your chip.  Just don't do
it.
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> >The other input pins you referred to can be programmed for sounds and
> >triggered to play on both a high AND low signals.  To get *true* analog
> >Voltage Control over the SpeakJet requires something like... say... well,
> >the only module in existence that will do it... the SynthModules PSIM-1.
> >:-)
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> I'll take the ":-)" under consideration -- if it can be controlled
> via CV, it can be controlled via CV :)   I don't have a PS1M-1, or
> have any plans to buy one, because I would not use a PC as a studio
> computer.  My question regarding the SpeakJet, is it possible to set
> it up and use it without using a PC??
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