thanks everyone, and sorry for a slow reply.

ideally, all the channels would run into the computer so i could insert dsp
treatments into the signal path. but it would mean all the channels would be
ad/da converted all the time. it would also be expensive (3 motu 896 units )

my computer is a powerbook g4 with max/msp software. in max/msp one can
route inputs and outputs in any possible way with a virtual matrix, save
presets, control everything with midi etc. and you could add digital
treatments at any stage of the signal path. the connection to an interface
would have to be via firewire or pcmcia card.

this akai dp3200 you mention, are they still being produced so this just
routes inputs to outputs right, it doesn't run the signal into a computer
(and doesn't convert a>d either)

i'm kind of not sure whether a midi controlled signal matrix or mixing and
routing everything through the powerbook would be best at the moment

thanks again
mdimm

> From: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Reply-To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Date: 27 Aug 2003 13:29:58 -0000
> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: 1 Digest Number 642
>
> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:04:32 +0200
> From: "Josue Arias" < josue@... >
> Subject: Re: computer controlled A-100
>
> Hi People,
>
> I have digital patch matrix AKAI DP3200, is 32 inputs and 32 outputs, fully
> bufered so you can send several inputs to one output and viceversa. All under
> MIDI control. It`s 3U rack with all in/outs in multipin format and I`m planing
> to make a panel for my modular system with all in/outs in jack format. You can
> also make some sort of wave sequencing with it and other fun experiments.
> If anyone is really interested in this matrix, I could sell it, not cheap but
> I`m open to offers.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Josue Arias.