MOTM

>and the MOTM-130 Dual Pan/Fade VCA ($269/$199).

> >and the MOTM-130 Dual Pan/Fade VCA ($269/$199).
>
> Huh?? :)

> --- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
> > >and the MOTM-130 Dual Pan/Fade VCA ($269/$199).
> > Huh?? :)
> Yes, odd that that was mentioned but the mixer wasn't - since the
> mixer is closer to production than the dual VCA is.
> Moe

>
>Paul's original intention was to release to '130 first. I am sure this was
>what he was thinking when he was consulted about the article. Maybe this
>will help speed the release of the '130.
>
>The '130 is on neither the Order page not the News page yet.
>
>Dave--Have you done a mock-up of the 130 yet? Could you throw one out for
>us to nibble on?
>
>Cheers!
>Shemp
>
>> --- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
>> > >and the MOTM-130 Dual Pan/Fade VCA ($269/$199).
>> > Huh?? :)
>> Yes, odd that that was mentioned but the mixer wasn't - since the
>> mixer is closer to production than the dual VCA is.
>> Moe

> The MOTM-130 features:
>
> dual VCAs
> Pan/Fade mode
> Both Linear and Exponential CV inputs (the first VCA to offer

>
> It is not on the order form because that is ONLY done when pcb's are

> the shop. I am 5 weeks away from
> that point.
>

> ** Cheering is heard from power blacked out San Diego **
>
> I really could use a few of these! Now, if they can just keep the
> juice going long enough for the iron to stay hot! I just think that
> every LFO needs and env and an VCA.... 8-) And Sync + Env + VCA =
> love...
>
> Bruce
>
> > The MOTM-130 features:
> >
> > dual VCAs
> > Pan/Fade mode
> > Both Linear and Exponential CV inputs (the first VCA to offer
> this!!)
> >
> > It is not on the order form because that is ONLY done when pcb's are
> sent to
> > the shop. I am 5 weeks away from
> > that point.
> >
>
>
>
>
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>
>First off, you have to understand that article was written in *December*. I
>don't think you were on the list then :)

>There hasn't been a mock-up done yet, but I will give the info to Moe this
>week. I've been busy shipping
>out the order backlog and doing assembly work (received an order today for
>31 assembled modules! YIKES!!)

>The MOTM-130 replaces the MOTM-110, as far as a VCA goes. There are still
>31 MOTM-110s left.

>The MOTM-130 features:
>
>dual VCAs
>Pan/Fade mode
>Both Linear and Exponential CV inputs (the first VCA to offer this!!)

>It is not on the order form because that is ONLY done when pcb's are sent
>>to the shop. I am 5 weeks away from that point.

>Also, the reason the article doesn't mention the mixer is that I was going
>to do the VCA *first*, but a slow-down
>in MOTM-110 orders meant there was a window to slip the Mixer in the flow.

>
>
>While I'm typing, does Synthesis Technology sell extra motm knobs??
>
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> At 12:07 PM -0600 03/20/01, Paul Schreiber wrote:
> >
> >First off, you have to understand that article was written in
> *December*. I
> >don't think you were on the list then :)
>
> Fair enough, but is there a list of future releases?? All I
> know about is
> the SEM filter (which I plan to buy), and the "micro VCO"
> whatever the
> @#$%* that is!!
>
> >There hasn't been a mock-up done yet, but I will give the
> info to Moe this
> >week. I've been busy shipping
> >out the order backlog and doing assembly work (received an
> order today for
> >31 assembled modules! YIKES!!)
>
> Good for you!!
>
> >The MOTM-130 replaces the MOTM-110, as far as a VCA goes.
> There are still
> >31 MOTM-110s left.
>
> Hopefully, I'll be able to buy one before they sell out.
>
> >The MOTM-130 features:
> >
> >dual VCAs
> >Pan/Fade mode
> >Both Linear and Exponential CV inputs (the first VCA to offer
> this!!)
>
> Is it 1U or 2U?? I'm guessing 2.
>
> >It is not on the order form because that is ONLY done when
> pcb's are sent
> >>to the shop. I am 5 weeks away from that point.
>
> That sounds fair.
>
> >Also, the reason the article doesn't mention the mixer is
> that I was going
> >to do the VCA *first*, but a slow-down
> >in MOTM-110 orders meant there was a window to slip the Mixer
> in the flow.
>
> OK :)
>
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> knobs??
>
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--- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
>
> While I'm typing, does Synthesis Technology sell extra motm knobs??

>In December of 2000, Paul estimated the following release order,
>subject to change:
>
>a) MOTM-910
>b) MOTM-101
>c) Mixer

>d) Dual VCA

>e) VC Pulse Divider

>f) Delayed Vibrato

>g) Triple Pre-Amp

>h) Envelope Follower

>i) SEM Filter

--- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
> >f) Delayed Vibrato
>
> Is this like the "LFO delay" on many synths?? Couldn't this effect
be
> produced by running the mod source through a VCA controlled by an
EG with a
> slow attack??
>
> >g) Triple Pre-Amp
>
> I've thought about this the last couple of days, and no matter how
much I
> think about it, it still sounds like a bad idea. First off, most
people
> with microphones and real instruments already have some sort of pre-
amp.
> Secondly, if it's a triple pre-amp, then in the very least it has 3
ins and
> 3 outs, and that makes it a 2U module. I also wonder why someone
would
> want to add pre-amps to their system in groups of three -- I could
> understand stereo, but three??

>
> >d) Dual VCA
>
> I'd like a better description of this. Does this mean that motm system
> will no longer be offering a ring modulator??

>
> >e) VC Pulse Divider
>
> Like a Serge divide by n comparator?? Cool!!

>
> >f) Delayed Vibrato
>
> Is this like the "LFO delay" on many synths?? Couldn't this effect be
> produced by running the mod source through a VCA controlled by an EG with

> slow attack??

>
> >g) Triple Pre-Amp

> >h) Envelope Follower
>
> Is this going to be a 1U or 2U module?? Unless it has some amazing
> features I can't yet imagine, I'm guessing it should fit in 1U -- four
> jacks: in, gate out, envelope out, reverse envelope out; and four knobs:
> input level, slew, gate on threshold, and gate off threshold. Adjustable
> slew is very important

>
> >i) SEM Filter
>
> Woo hoo!!!

> Delayed Vibrato - 1U special purpose module with built in sinusoid
> LFO, which is damped for natural delayed amplitude buildup. Yes, you
> could reproduce it rather closely with 3 other modules. It will be a
> boon to small system owners.
>
> Triple Preamp - 1U, 2 line level inputs (for a stereo synth, for
> instance), 1 guitar level input. No mic inputs. I don't agree that
> this module is not needed. I don't have mics and mic preamps laying
> around. Most preamps are not optimized to amplify to the 10V p-p
> levels MOTM uses. If you do have something that does the job already,
> then you don't need this module.
>
> Envelope Follower - 2U, I don't remember the announced features.
> Search the archives for details.
>
> SEM filter - Paul promises it will have all the dc offset leakage and
> otherwise crappy specs of the original. Rumored to have a cool extra,
> maybe voltage controlled mode (HP, BP, LP, Notch).
>
> Moe
>
> --- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
> > >f) Delayed Vibrato
> >
> > Is this like the "LFO delay" on many synths?? Couldn't this effect
> be
> > produced by running the mod source through a VCA controlled by an
> EG with a
> > slow attack??
> >
> > >g) Triple Pre-Amp
> >
> > I've thought about this the last couple of days, and no matter how
> much I
> > think about it, it still sounds like a bad idea. First off, most
> people
> > with microphones and real instruments already have some sort of pre-
> amp.
> > Secondly, if it's a triple pre-amp, then in the very least it has 3
> ins and
> > 3 outs, and that makes it a 2U module. I also wonder why someone
> would
> > want to add pre-amps to their system in groups of three -- I could
> > understand stereo, but three??
>
>
>
>
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>>
>> >d) Dual VCA
>>
>> I'd like a better description of this. Does this mean that motm system
>> will no longer be offering a ring modulator??
>
>Moe is working on graphics/mock-up. The 3330-based Ring Mod will be
>replaced by *something*.
>Just not sure what. Get the '110 while supplies last! (about 27 left).

>> >e) VC Pulse Divider
>>
>> Like a Serge divide by n comparator?? Cool!!
>
>Serge design = toy
>MOTM design = kick ass

>> >f) Delayed Vibrato
>>
>> Is this like the "LFO delay" on many synths?? Couldn't this effect be
>> produced by running the mod source through a VCA controlled by an EG with
>a
>> slow attack??
>
>Not, that just a slow attack. We want *voltage-controlled* delay :)

>> >g) Triple Pre-Amp
>
><snip>
>
>I'm not going after Summit or Benchmark.

>The Preamp has 1 guitar/bass input
>and 2 line-level inputs. The guitar/bass has a gain of 150.

>The other have gain of 10. It is 1U wide with 3 knobs and 6 jacks.

>> >h) Envelope Follower
>>
>> Is this going to be a 1U or 2U module?? Unless it has some amazing
>> features I can't yet imagine, I'm guessing it should fit in 1U -- four
>> jacks: in, gate out, envelope out, reverse envelope out; and four knobs:
>> input level, slew, gate on threshold, and gate off threshold. Adjustable
>> slew is very important
>
>Probably 2U. Yep, it's going to be a mind-bogglin' thang. Uses dBx
>technology.

>
>Delayed Vibrato - 1U special purpose module with built in sinusoid
>LFO, which is damped for natural delayed amplitude buildup. Yes, you
>could reproduce it rather closely with 3 other modules. It will be a
>boon to small system owners.

>Triple Preamp - 1U, 2 line level inputs (for a stereo synth, for
>instance), 1 guitar level input. No mic inputs. I don't agree that
>this module is not needed.

>I don't have mics and mic preamps laying around.

>Most preamps are not optimized to amplify to the 10V p-p
>levels MOTM uses. If you do have something that does the job already,
>then you don't need this module.

>Envelope Follower - 2U, I don't remember the announced features.
>Search the archives for details.

>SEM filter - Paul promises it will have all the dc offset leakage and
>otherwise crappy specs of the original. Rumored to have a cool extra,
>maybe voltage controlled mode (HP, BP, LP, Notch).

> Triple pre will be worth its weight in gold for running my ext

> the 410 alone!

> > around. Most preamps are not optimized to amplify to the 10V p-p
> > levels MOTM uses.

> --- In motm@y..., bigd@b... wrote:
> > Triple pre will be worth its weight in gold for running my ext
> synths into
> > the 410 alone!

> In a message dated 3/24/01 5:16:19 PM Central Standard Time,

> While I still haven't received a technical answer to my question, I
> went back to the motm pdf catalog and found, "The MOTM-410 can be
> used with any line level audio source (synth outputs, mixer effect
> sends, etc.)" So I'm wondering why this pre-amp would be "worth its
> weight in gold" for such an application.

>
>> While I still haven't received a technical answer to my question, I
>> went back to the motm pdf catalog and found, "The MOTM-410 can be
>> used with any line level audio source (synth outputs, mixer effect
>> sends, etc.)" So I'm wondering why this pre-amp would be "worth its
>> weight in gold" for such an application.
>
> It's because the 410 requires a resistor to be taken out of the
> circuit for line level inputs. So if you want to use both 10v MOTM
> levels and line level, it's a little difficult...

>>Most preamps are not optimized to amplify to the 10V p-p
>>levels MOTM uses. If you do have something that does the job already,
>>then you don't need this module.
>
>Going into motm how many volts p-p is line level??

>You can't build one 410 and use it for both internal and external
>signals?!? That almost defeats the purpose of my building this system.
>
>So, before I end up buying a bunch of modules I can't use, exactly how hot
>(in audio terms) does a signal have to be??
>
>Something here doesn't make sense. If the motm levels are so hot then how
>does anyone ever use their system?? If the mixer outputs are too low for
>the motm inputs, then the motm outputs would be too hot for the mixer
>inputs.
>

>
>It's not as bad as you might be thinking right now. Don't panic, and
>definitely don't let this issue scare you off from MOTM.

>I have no problem interfacing my MOTM with the rest of my studio using
>only >currently existing modules.

>For mics and electric instruments, I'll run them through
>a mic preamp (I use an ART Tube MP), and have had no problems getting a
>strong enough signal for the MOTM.

>For line level signals, I use an Aux bus from my Mackie mixer. Again, no
>>problems.

>For output, I run the final 110 VCA output into a channel on my
>Mackie. You have to watch the CV gain on
>the 110, you can overload the preamp on the Mackie easily, but once it's in
>range, it's not a problem.

>I have Doepfer and Blacet modules as well, and,
>other than needing 1/8->1/4 adaptors, have no problem plugging them
>directly into MOTM, and vice versa.

>I built my 410 to use the internal MOTM signals, and use a preamp to run
>other signals into it. Have had no problem running bass, guitar, electric
>piano, etc. In fact, what it does for a Rhodes piano is simply magical.

----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@...>
According to Mackie, their aux sends are +22dBu.

---LH---
I too have found using aux sends gets one real close to where they might
want to be at the input of a MOTM module. Ihave also used headphone outs on
a mixer for the same purpose.

>For output, I run the final 110 VCA output into a channel on my
>Mackie. You have to watch the CV gain on
>the 110, you can overload the preamp on the Mackie easily, but once it's in
>range, it's not a problem.

The maximum input level is +22dBu as well, according to Mackie.

---LH---
I have found MOTM levels to be right of the edge of being too hot into a
mixer like this. Of couse, for a MOTM output going to a mixer, if would be
simple enough to just divide the voltage coming out of the MOTM with a
couple of resistors priot to going into the mixer.

Larry H

> At 4:47 PM -0800 03/24/01, improv@p... wrote:
> >
> >It's not as bad as you might be thinking right now. Don't panic,
> >and definitely don't let this issue scare you off from MOTM.
>
> I apologize for overreacting.
>
> >I have no problem interfacing my MOTM with the rest of my studio
> >using only currently existing modules.

> Delayed Vibrato - 1U special purpose module with built in sinusoid
> LFO, which is damped for natural delayed amplitude buildup. Yes, you
> could reproduce it rather closely with 3 other modules. It will be a
> boon to small system owners.
>
> Triple Preamp - 1U, 2 line level inputs (for a stereo synth, for
> instance), 1 guitar level input. No mic inputs. I don't agree that
> this module is not needed. I don't have mics and mic preamps laying
> around. Most preamps are not optimized to amplify to the 10V p-p
> levels MOTM uses. If you do have something that does the job already,
> then you don't need this module.
>
> Envelope Follower - 2U, I don't remember the announced features.
> Search the archives for details.
>
> SEM filter - Paul promises it will have all the dc offset leakage and
> otherwise crappy specs of the original. Rumored to have a cool extra,
> maybe voltage controlled mode (HP, BP, LP, Notch).
>
> Moe

>
>Off the top of my head... (Ha!)

>MOTM-840 Envelope Follower - This is a 2U wide Envelope follower with both
>average and true RMS detectors (for patching up a MOTM compressor!), GATE
>>and TRIG generation. Not all bugs worked out,
>but will have many 'pro' features to get the most out of (amplified) guitar
>inputs.

> >MOTM-840 Envelope Follower - This is a 2U wide Envelope follower
> with both
> >average and true RMS detectors (for patching up a MOTM compressor!), GATE
> >>and TRIG generation. Not all bugs worked out,
> >but will have many 'pro' features to get the most out of
> (amplified) guitar inputs.
>
> Average and RMS usually mean the same thing, as RMS is a kind of average.
> I think you meant to say peak and RMS. Regardless, you don't
> want the peak
> to be too peak otherwise low frequencies will peek through.

>>
>> Average and RMS usually mean the same thing, as RMS is a kind of average.
>> I think you meant to say peak and RMS. Regardless, you don't
>> want the peak
>> to be too peak otherwise low frequencies will peek through.
>
>Actually, they are not the same thing and people often misuse
>the terms. I guess you are directing your comments at Paul
>since it is he who wrote that though.
>
>I have included the mathematical difference which I can elaborate
>on from a mathematical perspective if needed. There are several
>people here who I am sure can elaborate from electrical and audio
>perspectives.

>This sounds stronger than I meant it to. Sorry!!! Too lazy
>to rewrite.

>
>Mark, I have a couple of suggestions.

>Certainly if you do not mind it being
>largish, the Neutrik Speak-on twist lock connectors are good. They are
>available in 2 and 4 conductor versions. In a smaller foot print, I like
>the connectors that were used for many years as the standard connector for
>CB microphones. They are 4 conductors, notched to only insert one way, are
>chrome metal on the outside, and have a locking ring that tightens on the
>outside so that they will not fall out. Panel wise, they take up a little
>less space than XLR. Sorry I cannot think of the right name for them But,
>if you go to RAT SHACK and ask for a CB microphone connector, they probably
>carry them. The females goes on the cable and the male is panel mount with
>recessed pins. I'll try to look one up in a catalog later.

----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:17 PM
Subject: [motm] chassis mount MTA-1564??



Is there such a thing as a chassis mount MTA1564, or does anyone have a
suggestion for a four conductor chassis mount connector that takes 18 gauge
wire that fits into a round hole??







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----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@...>
I imagine the 900-PCB is a PCB with a
bunch of headers on it. So I'm thinking
(I know, bad idea!! :) that I can mount the
900-PCB on the wood behind one of the
modules

--LH--
Mark, I have three of the PCBs in my metal rack. The existing ones have 12
MTAs and also some push-on faston lug connections that are designed to be
the source. You don't want to feed the PCB distribution board with # 18
wire. You want to use something larger if possible between the PCB and
power supply. I use # 14 stranded in all mine.

Personally, I don't see that mounting the PCB wood is a big deal. At 15
volts, wood is a pretty good insulator. At 15,000 it woudl be a bad idea.
However, when I mounted mine in my metal rack, I just went to Radio shack
and bough some of those shallow $3 project boxes with the screw-on lids,
just big enough to hold the PCBs. I tossed the lod and mounted the PCBs in
these plastic boxes. Worked out real nice.

--Mark--
and then build a cable with a MAT-1564
(AMP#640426-4, right??) on one end and whatever
on the other.

--LH--
Personally, I would not use the MAT-156 connector as the source to the PCB.
The PCBs are set up for a better source connection. I can send you a photo
of one if you like.

--Mark--
I've been looking through the Digikey catalog for various options.
Switchcraft makes XLR's with more than 3 conductors, but they get a bit
pricey. Considering that I don't need metal because there is no shield,
I'm wondering if there is something like a plastic Molex or Cinch-Jones
(like on a Mini-Moog) connector that is both chassis mountable and round.
Cutting small square holes or anything but a circle is difficult with the
tools I have, and I do not want to invest in a panel punch.

--LH--
Amphenol makes some real nice round connectors too. However, they are
pricey also. I would not consider Cinch-Jones for a power connector. I
would prefer something that is locking. The last thing you want is your
power supply cable popping out on you.

Larry H

>
>Mark, I have three of the PCBs in my metal rack. The existing ones have 12
>MTAs and also some push-on faston lug connections that are designed to be
>the source. You don't want to feed the PCB distribution board with # 18
>wire. You want to use something larger if possible between the PCB and
>power supply. I use # 14 stranded in all mine.

>Personally, I don't see that mounting the PCB wood is a big deal. At 15
>volts, wood is a pretty good insulator. At 15,000 it woudl be a bad idea.
>However, when I mounted mine in my metal rack, I just went to Radio shack
>and bough some of those shallow $3 project boxes with the screw-on lids,
>just big enough to hold the PCBs. I tossed the lod and mounted the PCBs in
>these plastic boxes. Worked out real nice.

>--Mark--
>and then build a cable with a MAT-1564
>(AMP#640426-4, right??) on one end and whatever
>on the other.
>
>--LH--
>Personally, I would not use the MAT-156 connector as the source to the PCB.
>The PCBs are set up for a better source connection. I can send you a photo
>of one if you like.

>Amphenol makes some real nice round connectors too. However, they are
>pricey also. I would not consider Cinch-Jones for a power connector. I
>would prefer something that is locking. The last thing you want is your
>power supply cable popping out on you.

----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@...>

--LH--
At 8:42 PM -0600 03/31/01, J. Larry Hendry wrote:
I use # 14 stranded in all mine.

--Mark--
Really?? That seems a bit much. Are you running them over a long
distance??

--LH--
Well, the best connection for each module is directly to the power supply in
a star type fashion. However, when you get your system up to the 40 +
module range, this is not practical. So, I put the PCBs closer to the
modules they serve and run the larger wire to the PCBs. So the current of
all 12 modules served from that PCB is on the wiring to the power supply.
OK, so whats the big deal? It might be 400 mA or so per PCB. The wire is
not sized to the current flow expected. If it were, # 18 would be oversized
for everythying. It is sized to eliminate small voltage drops between the
power supply and the distribution PCB. These unwanted voltage drops cause
by current draw variations in one module can cause interation with another
module.

---Mark---
My entire studio is run off of two 12/3 cords going from the
wall outlets to the power conditioners. Most gear uses 18/3, including
tube amps that draw so much current you can use them to heat up sandwiches.

--LH--
You are comparing apples to oranges. The voltage drop in these AC lines
really has no negative effect on your gear. Small voltage fluctuations on
your 15 VDC line do. The AC supply voltage at your main panel routinely
varies by as much as 3 or 4 volts (more in California) even before
variations caused by voltage drop is considered. We (power companies, my
vocation) vary the AC voltage delivered to your house on purpose. US code
specifies anything between 114 and 126 as acceptable for residential
service.

--Mark--
I notice that motm uses four conductors, but do all three go to the power
supply?? Since that seems like two grounds, I assume the first one is
common to the supply voltage, but what is the second one -- local, earth,
or what??

--LH--
Paul told me that he has one return for the negative power supply rail and
one for the positive. I am not meaning to quote him here, but in general he
told me this arrangement was for the purpose of lower noise. Correct me
Paul if I said something wrong.

--Mark--
14AWG is more like electrical supply than electronics supply.
I'll have more choices in three conductor cable than four
conductor cable.

--LH--
4 conductor is getting more common. New code is requiring a ground separate
from neutral now on many 240 volt appliances (UL caught on to the fact that
these appliances have 120 volt connections.

--Mark--
Now the big question is whether the PCB will fit, how long is it??

--LH--
The official MOTM power jumper PCB with 12 MTA156-4 connectors is 2 1/2" x 4
3/16" by my measurement. I can send you a photo of one if you like.

Larry H

>Hi All !
>
>There are locking DIN connectors that have a different pin out than
>the MIDI ones . Should be a bit cheaper than the xlr's .

>
>Well, the best connection for each module is directly to the power supply
>>in a star type fashion. However, when you get your system up to the 40 +
>module range, this is not practical. So, I put the PCBs closer to the
>modules they serve and run the larger wire to the PCBs. So the current of
>all 12 modules served from that PCB is on the wiring to the power supply.
>OK, so whats the big deal? It might be 400 mA or so per PCB. The wire is
>not sized to the current flow expected. If it were, # 18 would be
>>oversized for everythying.

>It is sized to eliminate small voltage drops between the
>power supply and the distribution PCB. These unwanted voltage drops cause
>by current draw variations in one module can cause interation with another
>module.

>You are comparing apples to oranges. The voltage drop in these AC lines
>really has no negative effect on your gear. Small voltage fluctuations on
>your 15 VDC line do. The AC supply voltage at your main panel routinely
>varies by as much as 3 or 4 volts (more in California) even before
>variations caused by voltage drop is considered. We (power companies, my
>vocation) vary the AC voltage delivered to your house on purpose. US code
>specifies anything between 114 and 126 as acceptable for residential
>service.

>4 conductor is getting more common. New code is requiring a
>ground separate from neutral now on many 240 volt appliances (UL
>caught on to the fact that these appliances have 120 volt connections.

>The official MOTM power jumper PCB with 12 MTA156-4 connectors is
>2 1/2" x 4 3/16" by my measurement. I can send you a photo of one if you
>>like.

>Oh, I forgot to tell you. You ony run three wires fromt he PCB to the
>power supply. Paul made the grounds common at the PCB supply.
>So you only need 3 conductors between the power supply and the MOTM-900
>>PCB. That's another good reason to keep the wire big.

--- In motm@y..., mark@i... wrote:
>
> I'm finally catching up with my snail mail, and found another article about
> Synthesis Technology in the latest issue of Mix magazine. Apparently they
> also asked several artists what they thought of the system. I don't have
> time to type up the whole thing, but here are some quotes:
>
>
>
> "I like how there is a lot of space behind each module.
> You could hide a gun back there."
> -- Sean "Puffy" Combs
>
> "I know Paul is from Texas, so I asked him what I needed to use his modular
> with my guitar, and he said I needed a pick-up. Now, I've been driving
> this thing around all day and it still doesn't work."
> -- Garth Brooks
>
> "I don't know. Black and silver doesn't really go with my outfit."
> -- Brittany Spears
>
> "How much room do you people think I have?!?"
> -- Vince Clarke
>
> "Look, anyone can build equipment with a solid chassis and reliable
> hardware, but that's no way to make money."
> -- Dieter Doepfer
>
> "If you think the knobs on his modular are big, you should check out Paul's
> wife!!""
> -- Jimmy Kimmel
>
> "Some of these knobs have labels for stuff I haven't seen. That can't be
> right."
> -- Roger Arrick
>
> "Wait till I give it more power."
> -- Tim Allen
>
> "As a heterosexual man, I can appreciate the large format and rugged feel
> of the modules, because like I keep telling you, I'm not gay!!"
> -- Hal Sparks
>
> "First I carved a pentagram into my chest with a patch cable, then smeared
> the blood over all the knobs. Now, can somebody please be offended??"
> -- Marilyn Manson
>
> "I haven't had this much fun playing with something since I had a penis!!"
> -- Wendy Carlos