Doepfer

> Hello.
>
> I just realized that neither of the note priority modes of
> A-190-4 (highest note nor last note) is what I'm used to with
> some other synths in their legato mode.
> Or maybe it's more precise to say that the last note priority
> doesn't work as I expect it to work. I expect it to resume the
> previous note if it's still held down when releasing the newer note.
> The highest note mode works like this: if I press down C and then
> D, the D will sound until I release it. After releasing it C will
> continue to sound.
> But in the last note mode, when I release a note, the synth goes
> silent, even if I'm still holding down a previous note. I fail to
> see the use of this behaviour.
> Currently there is no way to press down C, then Bb below it, and
> after releasing Bb the C would continue sounding.
> It would be nice to either make the last note priority mode
> provide a proper legato or then add it as a third mode.
>
> The document doesn't mention upgrading firmware, so if it's
> impossible to upgrade, then it doesn't really help me to even
> request new features, does it? :) If it's impossible to get a
> fix, I guess I'll have to find a software solution (midi effect)
> for this. Or can I perhaps somehow get improved software to my unit?
>
> - Ville Oikarinen

Please contact Christian Assall (software@doepfer.de). He programmed the
A-190-4 firmware and knows such details.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer