MOTM

>From: Nathan Alan Hunsicker <nate@...>
I'd like to see the MOTM equivalent be broken into separate
modules (and I think this is Paul's plan), a separate instrument
preamp, envelope follower and envelope generator all prove
useful in this one situation, but who wants to buy 3 preamps
just because they want 3 envelope followers. I'm in favor of making
modules as "modular" as possible.
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I don't disagree with that line of thinking at all Nate.  I think the
Synthesizer.com module has only two functions:  preamp and envelope
follower.  You would need a separate EG.  And, if I am seeing this right,
the preamp is kind of needed to get the right level for the envelope
follower.

I agree, this combination would not replace a preamp.  However, (and I admit
to not being too sharp on this subject) it looks like just the right
"combination" for envelope follower.
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> The 1st modular I looked at was the paia 9700
series. For obvious reasons I decided to go with MOTM, but one
of the major reasons I didn't like the 9700 stuff was because
you couldn't just buy a filter, it had to have a built in EG and LFO,
you couldn't just buy a VCA, it had a mixer and noise source built in.
When you break all the components down into separate modules, it
also allows you room for more features and control. -Nate
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I agree Nate.  I mean why even build a modular if you want to put it all in
one module.  However, John is obviously after a different price point
customer.  He must be the king of cost reduction strategy. <grin>

Larry H