It seems that we talked at cross-purposes.

From my understanding a matrix mixer is an XxY array of potentiometers where
X audio or CV inputs are mixed to Y outputs with adjustable level for each
junction.

In the voltage controlled version of the matrix mixer the potentiometers are
replaced by VCAs and the amount for each X/Y junction is controlled by a
voltage (instead of the manually operated potentiometer). The ultimate
version would include a memory for different settings.

The matrix that Shawn means is different and uses kind of switches (like EMS
switch matrix board). In this case the switches are represented by the pins
that are inserted into the matrix junction in question. I suppose that a
version with normal toggle switch for each junction will not be much more
than the version with loose pins which may be lost.

Even a voltage controlled (or better gate controlled) version of this matrix
is possible, even with memory for different settings.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> hello,
>
> > > ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for
> > > ages.why should i create a new poll
> >
> > I believe Shawn means a normal matrix mixer (not VC).
>
> I am not sure what I said, I started with one module idea then went
> off on another tangent as I went to read Bakis' poll. I would like a
> matrix patcher, let me clarify...
>
> I don't really like fumbling around with matrix patching in the EMS,
> it looks cool but those pins are annoying (small, easy to loose,
> different resistences). On the other hand I have seen modern
> replacements that could work for some people:
> http://www.ghielmetti.ch/englisch/gktmatrix.htm

That's what Florian mentioned (crosstalk problems)

> I much prefer the ARP version of matrix patching but those cherry
> switches or similar might be hard to find in reasonable quantity:
> http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/arp_2500_patching.htm

right. I don't know a manufacturer for such sliding switches with 10 or even
more positions.