MOTM

ken.tkacs@... writes:

>>You know why I didn't buy a Nord Modular when it came out? I was interested
 in the idea, but I was waiting for the "super" version. Instead, years
 later, they came out with the "mini" version, so they seem to actually be
 going in the opposite direction from what I'm looking for.<<

I would have to say the current Nord Modular is a "super" version.  There are 
very few limitations, and a greater variety of modules (after several OS 
updates) than just about any real modular.  However being under $$$ 
restraints I would think the "mini" version would still be appealing because 
it can integrate into a real modular.  If you want additive synthesis, or 10 
more oscillators, or external processing of sounds through filters, phase 
shifters, comb filters or what have you, it will add that to the MOTM quite 
nicely, and for only about the cost of a couple of MOTM oscillator kits.  I 
see a lot of people ask for rather impractical things to be done in the 
analog domain, when they are so easily and cheaply done in the digital domain 
and available now.

-Elhardt

In a message dated 00-04-14 15:47:20 EDT, you write:

<< What this is is a 4-bit "flash" digitizer built around
 > four comparators with binary weighting. >>



larry ( and  crow ),
i had on of the paia units that the original inspiration was derived from as 
part of my old 8700 micro,kybd,quash setup. mine was rigged to be able to 
work with the random composition program, pink tunes and to be able to set 
env. values instead of entering them on the keypad for the software envelope 
generators.
for the cost involved, very low, its a worthwhile circuit to fool around 
with. getting it to be "precision" would add to the cost, better resistors, 
better regulated power but still shouldn`t be too bad. hopefully, crow will 
let us know how it works out !
best,
dave v.

In a message dated 00-04-15 04:17:17 EDT, you write:

<< n the past a subharmonic instrument has been developed :  the 
 Trautonium .  This link gives a good intro :
 
 http://www.doepfer.de/traut/traut_e.htm
  >>



hugo,
one of my favorite "vintage" em records is by oskar sala of trautonium music. 
instrument was very much ahead of its time. as for the "brand d" module, i`m 
waiting for it to become available later this summer with much anticipation! 
should be a strong addition to the system.
best,
dave v.