> Just imagine a A100P suitcase with two 8 x8 matrix and a DIY
> keyboard about the same size----this will be incredible
>

> The 8 x 8 Matrix is a major coup---this is huge and it would not
> surprise me if Doepfers market share increases many times because
> of this one module.
>


>

Dave

> On Feb 1, 2008, at 12:52 AM, hardware@... wrote:
>
> > I just wanted to inform you that we are working on a 8x8 matrix made
> > with
> > 3.5 mm jack sockets. The reason is that we found a manufacturer that
> > produces a horizontal version of the 3.5 mm sockets at a much better
> > price
> > compared to the vertical Cliff sockets used so far. Some of you may
> > have
> > noticed these sockets in new modules (e.g. the Manual Gate A-164-1,
> > Switched
> > Multiples A-182-1, A-186-1 Gate/Trigger combiner and the new version
> > of
> > A-180 Multiples I). With these sockets it should be possible to
> > built a 8x8
> > matrix at affordable costs. We are still looking for a
> manufacturer of
> > shortening 3.5 mm jack plugs (or with diodes or resistors).
> >
> > I hope the matrix will be in the Euro 100-120 range but I still have
> > to wait
> > for the quotations of our front panel manufacturer and our assembly
> > company.
> >
> > Best wishes
> > Dieter Doepfer
> >
>
>
>

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