Doepfer

This module idea may have been posted before, if so here it is  
again. I would love a CV to MIDI Note converter. I think the A-192  
does a great job at providing continuous MIDI streams from CV but  
what I would like is Note events. I see the module being very simple  
in function. It would have a CV in for Pitch, Velocity, and  
Modulation depth (almost all midi synths can handle these) and a Gate  
in. When the module sees the rising edge of the gate it samples the  
CV inputs and makes a Note ON MIDI message accordingly. When the gate  
goes low it makes the correct Note OFF. The MIDI channel can be set  
via a dip switch (either on the PCB inside or poking through the  
panel - a cheap solution). The CV input ranges would be standard 1V/ 
Oct for pitch and full positive Doepfer range for the others (these  
are commonly scalable on the MIDI module end). A added bonus input if  
affordable would be a continuous CV in for MIDI channel volume but  
this could be provided by patching the MIDI out into the MIDI in of a  
A-192. This would be a MONO device and only do one note at a time. It  
could have a MIDI in that could merge and allow multiple units to be  
stacked for POLY functions. The most common use for me would be to  
set it next to a A-155 (build your own MAQ)  or a LFO/A-148 (wild  
appegios/scales). Anyway, I would love one or more in my rig to do  
more CV control of my MIDI gear.


James Husted
The ErsatZ Planet Graphics and Sound
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james.husted@mac.com

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