Doepfer

. Also a small version of the
> > Schaltwerk features (trigger sequencer with 16
> > steps/8
> > tracks with buttons and LEDs, but only one track is
> > visible at a time - this will keep the price low,
> > the
> > desired track could be selected with additional
> > buttons or an encoder, several LED displays to show
> > the track/sequence and so on). 


Mr.Doepfer this is the best news concerning the schaltwerk platform. 
Here is the moment for Doepfer to establish the Big Daddy Schaltwerk 
back into the sequencer heavy weight league.

A couple of suggestions.

1) you could use the same lay out of the bottom part of the 
schaltwerk and one channel strip.

2) by doing so you could implement all of the features that have been 
discussed in both of the schaltwerk forums.

3) you will then be able to still sell the big schaltwerk with 
upgraded functions.

4) you could implement the new parts and boards to work with all of 
the old schaltwerks , so that if people who have the old schaltwerk 
and want the new functions and improved board, they could buy the 
board and install it.

this would be a win win situation, let's hope it can be done. I think 
a poll on the Doepfer website would a great place to find out if it 
would be useful. you could also have a webpage where people's 
suggestions could be implemented into the poll before it's gets 
tallied.

All the best and let's hope it becomes a reality.

Best Regards,
RM