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
http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/
james.husted@mac.com

"Welcome to the first day of the rest of your money..."

hello james,
i would really like such a module too.
it must not be any difficult for dieter to make and
really usefull!
maybe i should start a new poll about such a module,
dieter?
best regards,
bakis.




--- James Husted <ersatzplanet@mac.com> wrote:

>   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
> http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/
> james.husted@mac.com
> 
> "Welcome to the first day of the rest of your
> money..."
> 
> 
> 


Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds
[Doepfer_a100] group owner
http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
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Bakis,

yes, I'd recommend a poll. We considered several times to built such a
device but were not sure if there are sufficient inquiries. For us an
important part of the poll would be the type of construction (A-100 module
or stand alone device like MCV4).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]Im Auftrag von Bakis Sirros
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 24. September 2006 23:48
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: Re: [Doepfer_a100] A module I would love to see...
>
>
> hello james,
> i would really like such a module too.
> it must not be any difficult for dieter to make and
> really usefull!
> maybe i should start a new poll about such a module,
> dieter?
> best regards,
> bakis.
>
>
>
>
> --- James Husted <ersatzplanet@mac.com> wrote:
>
> >   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
> > http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/
> > james.husted@mac.com
> >
> > "Welcome to the first day of the rest of your
> > money..."
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds
> [Doepfer_a100] group owner
> http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
> http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
> http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
> http://www.rubber.gr
> Athens-Greece
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Hi James

>   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 think it should be a typical job for software. E.G apple/emagic-logic 
can do such a conversion from controllers to note events in its 
environment. I don't know whether other Sequencers offer similar features.

Florian

ok!
poll coming soon to a group near you!
 :-)
Bakis.



--- hardware@doepfer.de wrote:

> Bakis,
> 
> yes, I'd recommend a poll. We considered several
> times to built such a
> device but were not sure if there are sufficient
> inquiries. For us an
> important part of the poll would be the type of
> construction (A-100 module
> or stand alone device like MCV4).
> 
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
> 
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]Im Auftrag
> von Bakis Sirros
> > Gesendet: Sonntag, 24. September 2006 23:48
> > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Betreff: Re: [Doepfer_a100] A module I would love
> to see...
> >
> >
> > hello james,
> > i would really like such a module too.
> > it must not be any difficult for dieter to make
> and
> > really usefull!
> > maybe i should start a new poll about such a
> module,
> > dieter?
> > best regards,
> > bakis.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- James Husted <ersatzplanet@mac.com> wrote:
> >
> > >   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
> > > http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/
> > > james.husted@mac.com
> > >
> > > "Welcome to the first day of the rest of your
> > > money..."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds
> > [Doepfer_a100] group owner
> > http://www.parallel-worlds-music.com
> > http://www.myspace.com/parallelworldsmusic
> > http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
> > http://www.rubber.gr
> > Athens-Greece
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Hi Dieter

> important part of the poll would be the type of construction (A-100 module
> or stand alone device like MCV4).
What about a case, that is able to contain a one or two modules and a 
connector for external supply voltage? Could be used for any kind of 
modules. I think many modules are very interesting as standalone 
devices. The major problem might be the external +/-12V powersupply.

Florian

Florian,

we are working on a small box that can be used in combination with the
miniature power supply/bus. We are waiting for a prototype from our case
manufacturer.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]Im Auftrag von Florian Anwander
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 26. September 2006 14:10
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: Re: AW: [Doepfer_a100] A module I would love to see...
>
>
> Hi Dieter
>
> > important part of the poll would be the type of construction
> (A-100 module
> > or stand alone device like MCV4).
> What about a case, that is able to contain a one or two modules and a
> connector for external supply voltage? Could be used for any kind of
> modules. I think many modules are very interesting as standalone
> devices. The major problem might be the external +/-12V powersupply.
>
> Florian
>
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Most sequencers can convert controller event to notes but the problem  
is in the programming of the note on and off events which are not  
included in the continuous MIDI stream provided by boxes like the  
A-192.  I guess one could make the CC events go between a high level  
to a very low one and have the MIDI sequencer ignore "note" values  
below a certain level thus making a note off like event. Not as easy  
as programming/jamming with a realtime sequencer and having  
everything remembered by the computer - one of my goals.

James Husted
James.husted@mac.com
http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/

"Welcome to the first day of the rest of your money."

On Sep 26, 2006, at 4:07 AM, Florian Anwander wrote:

> Hi James
>
>>   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 think it should be a typical job for software. E.G apple/emagic- 
> logic
> can do such a conversion from controllers to note events in its
> environment. I don't know whether other Sequencers offer similar  
> features.
>
> Florian

This is a great Idea! Something like the cases that hold the stand  
alone Oberheim SEM and Mini Sequencer. Just the power supply needed.  
The metal work cold be made cheaply without the euro-rails and with  
threaded holes instead to cut cost. Or even the sliding-bolt-in-the- 
rail approach used in some euro-rack designs.

James Husted
James.husted@mac.com
http://homepage.mac.com/ersatzplanet/

"Welcome to the first day of the rest of your money."

On Sep 26, 2006, at 5:10 AM, Florian Anwander wrote:

> Hi Dieter
>
>> important part of the poll would be the type of construction  
>> (A-100 module
>> or stand alone device like MCV4).
> What about a case, that is able to contain a one or two modules and a
> connector for external supply voltage? Could be used for any kind of
> modules. I think many modules are very interesting as standalone
> devices. The major problem might be the external +/-12V powersupply.
>
> Florian
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>