MOTM

Dave,

Thanks for the comments.  I have worked with a VCS3 and the matrix patching can be
quite confusing.  It's not very easy to visualize the patch on the matrix. 
Actually, the first synth I ever played had matrix "pushbuttons"; anybody ever
played an Ionic Performer?  Again, it was confusing to "see" the interconnections
between the modules with the matrix especially for someone playing a synth for the
first time without a manual!

The 2500 patching is a bit different since you use the switches to select and
interconnection between modules.  What I'm wondering about is if this is any
easier/better to visualize the patch with.  My guess is that it is better than an
EMS patch matrix but harder than patch cords, except when they get really tangled.

I suppose I too am addicted to patch cords; I'm just exploring other options that
can help with that modular "lateral thinking"...

Along the same lines, how do folks "store" patches from their MOTM systems?  I
haven't bothered to write things down yet, preferring to have my patches as a form
of temporary "art" but I wonder if any folks just get out a notebook and write down
a block diagram or do something else.  Thoughts?

Eric

--- davevosh@... wrote:
> one thing i noticed was that you asked about arp 2500 style matrix "bus bar " 
> switching ( which i`ve never used... only read about and most of the comments 
> about them weren`t that favorable in terms of crosstalk, panel space 
> utilization / efficiency and reliability ) and the thread jumped to ems style 
> pin matrix`s ( which i`ve also, sadly, never used ) but, there too, i`ve read 
> lots of stuff about reliability issues, crosstalk and cv node summing errors 
> that make me wonder about their long term use vis-a-vis patchcords. i`d love 
> to have had the opportunity to have tried out an aks or vcs3 to find out for 
> myself ! aspects of their system design / packaging are interesting and 
> certainly, some very nice e.m. has come from people who use them ( or their 
> gigantic cousin, the synthi100 ).
> me, i guess i`m "old fashioned" ( or was that just "old" ) ( or is the new 
> buzzword "retro" - ??? ), i have found patchcords satisfactory over the years 
> and never really looked for a different alternative.
> best,
> dave v.

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