MOTM

> From: thudson@...
> I've been absent from the MOTM world for a while
> but I'm ready to return in full force.

First off, welcome back !

> I'm going
> to put in an order early next week for at least
> one of every module that I don't have. I currently
> have a 900, 100, 110, and 120. I have a couple of
> questions for those with more modules.
> 
> - Which modules would you most want duplicates
>   of? I was thinking of an extra 300, 320, and
>   800. I know I'll need more VCAs, are there
>   plans for a VCA other than the 110, or is
>   there merit in having more than one 110?

Well, 300 is an obvious choice.  You just cannot have too many oscillators.
 I would think everyone would want to start with a couple.  Same is true
for the 320.  It is one of my favorites.  And, since it can be used in the
audio range (and synced up to your 300s - I have used my 120 to sync the
320 as a sub osc), it is very versatile.  The shape control is the coolest
thing going.  If you can't get a LFO wave out of the 320 that you like, you
must be Paul's 14 year old daughter. <snicker>

I cannot imagine even a one voice system without at least two 800 EGs.  I
have 6 in my two voice system and sometimes have them all patched.
 
> - I'm wondering how hard it is to calibrate the
>   300. I have a low-end scope (Protek 20m dual
>   trace), but no precision voltage source.
>   Should I purchase one 300 assembled to use
>   to calibrate the other?

The scope is only needed to set the sine symmetry.  Even that can be done
by ear.  The calibration of 1volt/oct does not use the scope.  It is mostly
an ear thing (for me anyhow).  The best way to calibrate a 300 is against
another 300 and do them both at the same time.  Another good reason to buy
two.  I wouldn't buy one assembled just for the calibration.
 
> - I also want to purchase a midi-to-cv. I've
>   read reviews and I'm leaning towards the
>   Encore Expressionist. Any opinions?

They get rave reviews.  If you want more than two voices they do support a
poly mode.  I recently saw the insides of one and they are well built.  
However, for a little less money, the Kenton Pro-2000 is also a good
choice.  It has two dedicated voices for CV and gate and 6 auxes you can
assign to almost anything (triggers is one).  You can have up to 5 voices
of gate and CV only if you use up the 6 auxes.  However, it is not a
polyphonic operation.  Just 5 monophonic voices.

Yes, dual VCA and pre-amp are things Paul has said are coming.

Larry Hendry