200e

> My question for those of you that have or have used the 200e is: do 
you
> think a medium-sized 200e setup would be able to replicate most of the
> Easel's capabilities (other than the controller)? And more possibly? 

yes, definately.  It has been suggested elsewhere that two 4-panel 
boats populated with the proper modules will duplicate 90% of the Easel 
functions while adding additional functions.  It has also been 
suggested that Buchla & Associates should consider a 1 panel ARF and 1 
panel system interface.  Also, another E series module with inverters 
would be nice. Oh, and a delay/reverb module.

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