I think such a module would be very interesting!
See my comments below on what I'd like to see in such a module.

Christophe

>> gate to select play or record
>This record setting should be an pre-enable setting; the real write
>setting should be done by the start signal.

I'd like to have the module to record and play at the same time, so, having one gate for record and another for play. This way we would have a digital delay in the same module, but also have more experimental options where the module could be continuously playing a loop and then part of it is replaced -- still playing the loop.

>> cv input for sample rate

It would be great if negative voltages would lead to the sample being played backwards.

>> cv input to scan through sample
>cv inputs for start point / stop point / perhaps also loop start
>(similar to the editing the Akai S612)

I'd like to change the current playing position (similar to the above suggestions). So I could record a loop and then use a sequencer to pick the playing point at each note. This would require one extra feature: a cross fade between the old and new sample-play position. It would be nice to have a knob to select the length (I would suggest 0-50 samples) but I don't think it needs VC. Same type of crossfade would be desirable if the record mode starts in the middle of the sample (crossfade between old and new sound).

>> separate audio outs for monitoring (which i don't need in my patches)
>> and playing (to avoid phasing and volume problems associated with
>> hearing the original signal and monitor signal together)
>>
>> a stereo version would have the advantage of being usable to record cv
>> and gate signals for use as a sequencer.
>The module should be mono, but there should be the possibility to link
>several modules by the clock and the address bus, so it would become
>stereo or even multi-channel. The write/play selector should stay
>independent on each.

Why not have two outputs with independent positions Opens possibilities for ping-pong delays, as well as stereo chorussing, a loop playing in canon and the monitoring function.  

I think the independent input, output and monitoring would make it a real live performer, and that is how I like to use my modular!

    





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