On 5/29/07 1:18 AM, " hardware@... " < hardware@... > wrote:

> In the meantime we developed a different (more modular) conception of the
> filter/mixer/panner with separate sub-modules for the main module (voltage
> controlled low pass, VCA, panning unit, mute switch, CV inputs for F/A/P), a
> filter converter module, an output module and a CV input expansion module.
> The filter converter can be used to add more filter types. For the prototype
> we have 16 different filters available which are a sub-set of the A-107
> filters. The filter is chosen with a 16-position rotary switch. In addition
> a bypass switch (VCF bypass) and a VCF output socket (pre VCA/Panning) are
> available.

nice! but what filters are we choosing from original designs the old
roland/CGS clone by Ken Stone is what I had in mind when I said bandpass
would be nice. Version 1 or 2 might be nice but would like a simple BP/LP
switch if possible, does V.3 use the same CEM as the 107 and Xpander I'm
personally not that fond of that filter, and sold my Xpander and 107. It's
not bad and may be fine here, just didn't have much character in my opinion.
Personally, making it all vactrol would be ideal! heh! or at least based on
the 101-2 for the filter.

Just trying to compare what we are voting on, still, this seems like a
module that would be tought satisfy most of us with in a modular. So either
make it modular or keep it very simple-- i kinda like the simplicity of V.1
if a lp/bp switch were added. But for the features... right now I'll choose
V.2, but will again ask for a BP/LP option. Maybe it would be clearer with
the jacks moved to the side for each section and add the mode in line with
the knobs and the level pot & mute switch at the top of each section I
think that would be great and more usable regardless. An LED to indicate
"mute" would be very useful!

best,
phil