MOTM

IMO I think that dedicated percussion modules are a poor choice for a
commercial modular. 

Why? Because they are in most cases simply modules hardwired to act in a
certain manner. You can construct these modules (kick drum, high hat,
snare, toms, etc.) from standard modules (VCO/ADSR/VCA/VCF/ringmod). A
better idea might be to build a digital noise / drum voice module a la
doepfer... and perhaps a quad AD envelope generator triggered via pulse or
gate so you can trigger the sounds as you describe. Then just add a MAP
midigator (or analog sequencer) to trigger the sounds and you're in
buisness. 

later, 
Andrew

-| Andrew Schrock | aschrock@... |-