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Re: Chris's Envelator mod as a retrofit kit....

2002-10-15 by grantrichter2001

I measured the time period of both the Buchla 280 and 284 
modules. In normal operation, the Envelator extends an octave 
above and below both of them.

High end - 280 and 284 = 350 Hz
Envelator = 690 Hz

Low end - 280 and 284 = 20 seconds
Envelator = 45 seconds

Also the Buchla system does not use any negative control 
voltages, only 0 to 15 volts. The 256 CV mixer is clamped to not 
go below 0 volts. I'm not clear how you got a negative voltage on 
that instrument.

But the composer is always right!

So for those who need slower envelopes, I will figure out a 
retrofit for the Envelator module. It will require 4 solder joints, but 
can be done without removing the board.

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