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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Re: Chris's Envelator mod as a retrofit kit....
2002-10-15 by grantrichter2001