MOTM

>    Hi. I'm a newbie.  I just got enough modules
> together to start making sound, and now I need a
> controller.  i'm trying to set up my system as a sort
> of art project, and I'd like to use ventriloquist doll
> heads as my keyboard (pull the string-mouth opens-note
> plays, release string-note releases). I don't need a
> lot of notes, I have about 12 heads.

And here I thought today was sort of dull (excluding Buchla re-issuing the
200 Music Box at $20K. Yep.....$20K. Heck, I paid $2500 for mine, what a
deal :)

Anyway: I'd use Omron snap-action switched from Mouser (www.mouser.com).
They can get pretty small, and have a nice "click" to them like a mouse
button. Then, each on can runn off a 9V battery, a low-power voltage
reference (say 2.50V) and use a 20-turn trim pot to tune the 'note' CV
out.

Paul S.