Doepfer

Sorry, this is a bit off topic, but it is so quiet in the Analogues 
Systems forum.


I am soon purchasing "French Connection". It is an Ondes Martenot 
like analogue controller made by Analogue Systems:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/Feb02/articles/frenchconnection.asp

I am concerned about its "one size fits all" ring. A real Ondes 
Martenot ring seems to have some clever mechnanism inside, which 
makes it "fit" regardless of finger size. I guess this improves 
accuracy. I can't try before buy, but the simple and seemingly rather 
large ring of French Connection makes me wonder. How can I make a 
good vibrato or small adjustments, if the ring is too big for my 
finger? Analogue Systems told me it will be difficult to replace. Any 
proud French Connection owners here, who would like to comment?

Another thing, which don't appeal to me, is the low note priority a 
la Moog. I can handle it, but high note priority feels more logical 
to me - perhaps, because I see analogy to Swedish key-fiddle or 
nyckelharpa.

Also, depending on the Controller Select Switches, one of the three 
controller devices (button, slider, keyboard) is always inactive. 
Analogue Systems says there is a technical reason for this. Anyway it 
seems a waste. I could definitely use them all simultaneously.

Unfortunately Analogue Systems don't do customization to French 
Connection on these features. My questions were kindly answered 
though.


Best regards
Jari Jokinen