Doepfer

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros 
<synth_freak_2000@y...> wrote:
> dieter say:
> "Especially many people playing the TKB were a little bit
> dissapointed as it is much more difficult to play the
> TKB than a normal keyboard as one has no tactile
> reponse (like the white and black keys and the pressed
> key on a normal keyboard). 
> 
> WELL,DIFFICULT OR NOT TO PLAY,I REALLY WANT THE
> TKS!!!!ANY OPINIONS??
> BAKIS.
> 
I wonder if it is a mistake to make the touch keyboard resemble a 
regular keyboard at all.  I personally want one specifically as a way 
to initiate sound events on my modular, like one would do with a 
Serge or Buchla touch plate.  When I want to play a keyboard, I will 
use a proper keyboard.  For this purpose, the TKB would be a poor 
choice.
   
My personal preference would be for a more nuetral appearance that 
did not suggest an organ keyboard. Having said this, I can't think of 
any particular way in which a keyboard-like appearance would detract 
from my ability to use it this way, so if other people prefer this, 
why not?. After all, one of the greatest things about Doepfer's 
modulars is that they are equally adept at Serge/Buchla style sound 
scuplture as well as Moog/Arp style keyboard playing. 

However, Mr. Doepfer's experience at trade shows indicates that the 
keyboard-like appearance may lead to confusion about the intended 
application of the TKB, and  so to dispoointment about its lack of 
suitability as an organ keyboard. Maybe this should be changed? What 
do people think?
> 
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> synthfreak(parallel worlds)
> athens-greece
> [Doepfer_a100] group owner
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