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> Hi Jerry,
>     Try controlling the ring modulator with the breath controller.  
Make the
> range subtle and find the right modulation frequency to sweep.  
Since the BC
> is more logarithmic than linear it might give some very musical 
effects.
> For that matter, try mapping it to the delay... just a puff now and 
then
> would give an echo.
>     I've always wanted to experiment with one for the guitar synth 
since
> both hands are always occupied and pedals aren't as quick as a 
wheel or
> ribbon.  They are a bit pricey, though.

Hey Ed:

Thanks for the tips. Yeah, I'm more of a puff now and then kinda guy. 
I used to play french so I would think I would be decent at it, but I 
tried the "purist" settings (no blow, no sound) and was pretty 
underwhelmed with the results. I didn't realize it was logarithmic. 
That would explain a lot. I am beginning to dream of synths with 
logarithmic and force-feedback/variable resistance controllers. (On a 
guitar, it's harder to bend from 1 to 2 semitone than it is from 0 to 
1.) Seems limitations are what make some instruments musical........

Cheers,

Jerry