hi all and Doepfer,
I think I agree 90%, I just want a true TKB, an expressive controller.
I just really don't care about midi, I don't use midi, and it seems it could
be expensive to add good enough converters to make midi functions accurate.
perhaps not: for $30 more sure midi is a cool bonus.
But with this argument you could add midi to many A-100 modules, so I prefer
leaving midi out of it.
Keep it simple. (or keep it open ) I would want it to more and faster, but I
want about all the new modules about to come out so my budget needs to catch
up.
Perhaps a very basic budget version would be good to get things going and
later after feedback based on that a deluxe model or an expander like the
A-154). Many have not used a TKB, so what people are asking for I suspect,
may change drastically after having even a basic version.

many exciting modules coming out, now we need a 9 or 12 space frame/psu.
best,
phil

On 11/7/03 4:08 PM, "ringmod45" < ringmod45@... > wrote:

>
> Hi Bakis and Mr Doepfer,
>
> The proposed TKB is bound for failure, feature and function wise,
> idealistically speaking. Not every feature, one wants, will be able
> to be implemented.
>
> Let's get the basics straight. First, the proposed Doepfer TKB is
> modelled after the two of the most sought after and expressive
> analogue controllers out there, the Buchla 219 Touch Keyboard and the
> Serge TKB. Here are the url's;
>
> http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/219-keyboard.html
>
> http://www.scampers.com/EGRES/wiz_seq.htm
>
> These are features and functions the proposed Doepfer TKB is based
> upon. This the foundation from which to build upon and not to
> subtract from. Mr. Doepfer and Company have done a Good Job so far,
> it just needs to be tweaked some more.
>
> The pressure voltage, derived by capacitance-activated touch plates
> or keys, is the most natural and expressive control in electrical
> terms. It is very similar to playing a string instrument. It is
> direct and immediate, finger to touch plate, unlike an organ manual,
> finger to plastic key, plastic key to trigger contact.
>
> The whole point of the proposed Doepfer TKB is bring elements of the
> above mentioned controllers and not to have a organ style manual
> dictate how it should be or perform. There are very few of these
> controllers around for people to make remarks or opine ideas on how
> they should be built, so it should be modelled from the originals
> with input from people who have used and understand them.
>
> The electronics of the Buchla 219 were then adapted to an organ style
> manual. Here is the url,
>
> http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/keys-23X.html
> http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/images/237-large.jpeg
>
> Since we live in the microprocessor age, it is only feasible and
> logical to have midi onboard. Building the proposed Doepfer TKB,
> Analogue style, would be cost prohibitive. It should be modular in
> its approach to allow for expansion of I/O and sequencer functions
> and not the other way around.
>
> To hear a touch keyboard in action, please check some of Charles
> Cohen's mp3's to give you an idea. Here is the url,
>
> http://phobos.serve.com/charles_cohen/ D=A
>
> Live_at_the_Gathering_19981212 - - track 2 and 3 are pretty good
> indications of the Buchla sound and touchplates.
>
> Regards,