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Re: Model 30 Questions addressed, Opus 3

2008-04-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

Making an astute prediction: Once you all hear it, your apprehensions will subside. The MOdel 30 not only behaves like it's analog brethren as far as the user experience - the interface, it sounds remarkably analog as well. We must remember the big part of the DX wasnot only the

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Re: Model 30 Questions addressed, Opus 3

2008-04-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

The first wave of the new product to be released are the ELFs. they will be released en mass in June. The Model 30 has no release date as such, but all of these we announced this week will be here by the fall. Panel widths: The Model 31 is 6 wide The MOdel 30 is (currently) 26 wi

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Re: Model 30 Questions addressed, Opus 3

2008-04-24 by gabu_004

Your new VCO seems to be really indeed giving us a new approach on timbre manipulation and soundcreation... I can't wait till it's out to grab one... do you have any forecast of a possible release? Oh yeah... the M16, is it still comming up... ahhhh and since we're at it! What's

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Model 30 Questions addressed, Opus 3

2008-04-24 by (i think you can figure that out)

I am sadly unable to provide short answers to questions asked regarding the capability of this module. Please forgive the over-long description that follows. Regarding DX-Metal: As an instrument, the DX7 served a particular FM sensibility quite well. The user interface required a

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Re: MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-24 by adam

Wow, just read about this this morning. Sounds like it will be amazing. Some really interesting developments in the modular world atm. Good times for creative sound design - bad for the bank balance! I wanna hear this thing in action!!

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Re: MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-24 by Mark Landman

--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: further detail tonight. Briefly however: > > "glistening metallic madness" > > You're thinking sine tones, you're thinking DX. You can't do that. > WIthin the the M30 1) every VCO has eight pare

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New Plan-B er

2008-04-24 by ookpikkband

Hi Peter, I just wanted to post this to ensure you don't think I've joined up to slag your fine wares. I'm eagerly anticipating my first modules, a Model 10 and 15...and I'm starting to have fantastic visions about getting a Model 30 and routing the output into the patch CV... Yo

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Re: MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

I want to address your questions fully, but we are rushed to get the first lot of M15's made in the new facility (yeah!) completed. I will go into this in further detail tonight. Briefly however: "glistening metallic madness" You're thinking sine tones, you're thinking DX. You ca

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Re: MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-23 by Mark Landman

Very interesting description, it sounds like the Model 30 will generate tons of glistening metallic madness, I can hardly wait to hear it. After seeing (and lusting for) that Buchla 700 on Ebay and reading about it's frequency mod and waveshaping sound sources, this was the perfe

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Re: Model 30 Frequency Shifting. There may be a way.....

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

You're welcome, Tom! Thanks for the support. Your conjecture on replicating the overtone structure of an external audio band ac signal is spot on, however won't do the trick here. Once you see the basic flow of the M30 you'll see the VCAs come after the processing. SO while you c

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Re: WOAH!

2008-04-23 by gabu_004

OOOOOHHHHH... // cassé! // ;P --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > The guy I just mentioned on Matrixsynth just got completely slammed. > I have not seen an asswhip like that in a long time. Yikes! >

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Re: Model 30...how much?

2008-04-23 by gabu_004

Ok, that,s not expensive for that.... rock on, I'll get two :D --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "mritenburg" wrote: > > I second that emotion. > > > --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, amnesia wrote: > > > > I LOVE my complex VCO more than my Serge VCos >

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Re: Bebe's Memorial

2008-04-23 by hpsounds_fr

--- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > Bebe Baron's memorial service is set for Saturday. It's at a public > hall she and Leonard frequented. I will give some details after it > takes place, but so far it looks like it's going to

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Model 30 Frequency Shifting. There may be a way.....

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

thinking this over there may be a way to synthesize shifting of an external signal. Haven't tried this yet, hypothetically if you set the frequency of one of the VCOs routed to the FS to it's lowest point and FM it with an external VCO, this should be sufficient to replicate to s

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: Model 30-what are the possibilities?

2008-04-23 by Bakis Sirros

seems really great! well done Peter. --- "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > I can! I can! > > No Vocorder. Freq Shifting, absolutely, but please > realize only with > the internal VCOs. You will not be able to shift > external VCO > signals. I don't see that as a limita

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FS : Doepfer modules, patchcords & 6U rack

2008-04-23 by hpsounds_fr

Hello, I've got some Doepfer stuffs (G6 rack, several modules and patchords) for sale, shipping only in France and European Union. Here is the link to the post on my website: http://www.hpsounds.com/2008/04/23/a-vendre-for-sale/ Contact me via the CONTACT page on my website : htt

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Bebe's Memorial

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

Bebe Baron's memorial service is set for Saturday. It's at a public hall she and Leonard frequented. I will give some details after it takes place, but so far it looks like it's going to be quite nice. They're going to play portions from Williams Mix and of course show and play s

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Re: Model 30-what are the possibilities?

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

I can! I can! No Vocorder. Freq Shifting, absolutely, but please realize only with the internal VCOs. You will not be able to shift external VCO signals. I don't see that as a limitation, only a qualification. The benefit is the super-rich timbres had from sum only or difference

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Model 30-what are the possibilities?

2008-04-23 by drexciyaecho

I'm still new to modular synthesis and wanted to see if someone could explain more what the possibilities of the Model 30 are. It looks great but I'm just not sure what all it can do. The new picture shows a patch for a Frequency Shifter (which is one of the 2 things I was hoping

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Re: Model 30...how much?

2008-04-23 by mritenburg

I second that emotion. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, amnesia wrote: > > I LOVE my complex VCO more than my Serge VCos

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RE: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 30...how much?

2008-04-23 by David Salter

Thanks Peter that's a good price. I'm especially glad that your keeping the M15 as I want another for my system. David Salter Senior Consultant PSG Reuters Messaging: david.salter.reuters.com@reuters.net (t) +44 (0)20 7542 2402 | (m) 07990562402 | (f) 52699 Get the latest news at

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FW: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-23 by David Salter

Damn Peter, you are going to have to put some sound samples up, especially of the Fqu Shift mode. Superb design philosophy, save so much patching yet remains versatile. Top man David David Salter Senior Consultant PSG Reuters Messaging: david.salter.reuters.com@reuters.net (t) +4

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Model 33 comment addressed

2008-04-23 by Norman Fay

So in effect, to offer lin/log response on board, you'd have had to double-up on the chip count for thos 2 cells? And have some wasted capacity too. Seems reasonable, thanks! On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 1:13 AM, (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > A comment came up about the f

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Model 30...how much?

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

I have received a number of offline queries in regard to the price of the Model 30. Are you sitting down? Remember, this is subject to change at this point, but we are shooting for a target price of $425 for the base unit and $75 for the Attenuation Expander, so $500 for the pair

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MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS (Important!)

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

It's time to let cats out of bags and give you all an outline of the Model 30's preset patches. I have uploaded a new photo into the Misc folder entitled MODEL 30 PATCH CONFIGURATIONS. As Todd Rundgren would say, you should get that out and get it cranked up, because it's really

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Re: Model 33 comment addressed

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

Yep! And they're expensive as all hell. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "Norman Fay" wrote: > > So in effect, to offer lin/log response on board, you'd have had to > double-up on the chip count for thos 2 cells? And have some wasted > capacity too. Seems reasonable, th

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Re: Model 21C and Model 32 questions

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

Hedi - No Problem. 21C: The VC Direction input of the 21C is a stripped-down version of the same input in the bigger M21. Once each incoming clock the 21C looks at that input. If nothing's there, it'll go ahead and move one step forward as usual. If there is a voltage present how

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Model 21C and Model 32 questions

2008-04-23 by hpsounds_fr

Hi Peter, Model 21C -------- Could you explain us how the VC Direction input (pluged with a LFO, for example) works with a pulse signal pluged into the Clock input ? Is there something about the Async or Sync mode found in the early Miltons seq ? Model 32 ------- What are the use

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Case

2008-04-23 by amnesia

HI Peter I think I have asked this before...will you be selling the case as separate parts so its cheaper to send to us poor fuqers outside US? It cant be too hard to wack into shape? Ross > >

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Re: Case

2008-04-23 by pfichoux

17 or 34 inch ... Are they 84 and 168 HP wide ? Best, Pierre --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > > I've uploaded a rendering of the profile of the desktop case into the > Misc folder. Last photo. Four rows and we're considering

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: clean up

2008-04-23 by amnesia

you guys just arent looking in the right places, i have 8 euroracks and paid no more than $40 for each....computer surplus stores, and ebay for computer racks madapples1 wrote: > > The cost of a case is the thing that kept me from getting a modular > for years. I finally > couldn

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Re: Oh brother....

2008-04-23 by Wesley

Of course there was a profile to update. Consider it updated. I'm not a hater, friends, just a lurker. Nothing but positive vibes, man. Don't let the kung fu dancing, green yarn dread extended, fake bondage pants wearing pseudo-industrialists get you down. I mean, really, you guy

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: clean up

2008-04-23 by Brad Hawkins

i've got a wooden case happening for my synth and have 2 Scroff 19" Eurorack frames I don't need anymore, and the sale of which would pay for the wood case hit me off-list if interested thanks BRAD

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: clean up

2008-04-23 by Brad Hawkins

> > > Even though Buchla's e is largely digital, there is a lot of audio > circuitry and he is running this system on a switcher. If Don is > willing to take this risk so am I. > that's why i've got 2 phihong 45W switchers. i think i need JL to tweak em, as they seem to have ripp

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Case

2008-04-23 by (i think you can figure that out)

I've uploaded a rendering of the profile of the desktop case into the Misc folder. Last photo. Four rows and we're considering both 17 inch and 34 inch I.D. units. - P

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Re: clean up

2008-04-22 by madapples1

The cost of a case is the thing that kept me from getting a modular for years. I finally couldn't resist any more. I do know that if I could get cheaper cases, i'd spend a lot more on modules (and so many Plan B look nice)! I'd love to see the drawings too. --- In PLAN_B_analog_b

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ELF module package deal $$

2008-04-22 by (i think you can figure that out)

This came up the other day and I want to address it. Unfortunately, no. My feeling is the entire line is very competitively priced. I have always approached price points by the comparative features of similar products offered by my colleagues such as Dieter, Bob Williams, etc. Ho

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Re: Affordable Racks and Luigi's points

2008-04-22 by gabu_004

I'm so all for that also... no case, just rail, not too pricy, can be racked in a roadcase or anything... g. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "joshualiburdi" wrote: > > I like the idea of the first rack costing more than the follow-ups. > This would be solid for anyone

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Affordable Racks and Luigi's points

2008-04-22 by Luigi

It is insane... I agree. Now... i built a euro wooden case with vector t rails as well as installed a Doepfer PSU2 in the back with bus boards but... the point is that I would not in anyway play live with that. It's a piece of furniture. I need something that I can take live and

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Model 33 comment addressed

2008-04-22 by (i think you can figure that out)

A comment came up about the functionality of the Model 33 Tri/VCA. Why I kept the two of them at log only and the bottom unit the only one with a linear option. The M33 uses the Analog Devices SSM2167 quad precision VCA chip as it's engine. This is one of the last surviving produ

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Re: Oh brother....

2008-04-22 by gabu_004

Dude, you're too much LOL!! ;P --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "deastman2" wrote: > > Have you looked at Doepfer's module product pages? Not a single real > photograph among them! It must be some sham company set up to defraud > synth enthusiasts. In fact, I just took

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Model 30 question answered

2008-04-22 by (i think you can figure that out)

Yesterday Mark Landman posted a question on the Model 30. Phil Gallo's reply follows. "When time allows, could you explain the different "patch" configurations on the Model 30? I'm assuming they're different freq. mod. algorithms, but am curious if they're linear or exponential.

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Re: Affordable Racks and Luigi's points

2008-04-22 by joshualiburdi

I like the idea of the first rack costing more than the follow-ups. This would be solid for anyone looking to expand or stay Euro long- term. A $150 open rack would be insane and I would gladly sell my current Doepfer case and buy two. --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Affordable Racks and Luigi's points

2008-04-22 by Daniel Ornelas

My opinion: I'd gladly pay a premium OVER the doepfer cases to get what you described when you initially announced the Plan B cases: cv/audio psus, curved front panel arrangement and a Plan B emblem ;) As for the blacet-style no back frame, $150 is totally fair for something like

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Re: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: clean up

2008-04-22 by Ryan Dean

Cool, thanks for the reply Brandon. The Oasys is the shit. I was skeptical about the deviation the product took from the DSP card, but the end-result, and the continued efforts to enhance it are extremely impressive. Did anyone really believe the blurb from Korg about their commi

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RE: [PLAN_B_analog_blog] Re: clean up

2008-04-22 by Anthony Rolando

I mis-read, I thought you had ask if we had seen the concept drawings (perhaps hidden in some folder at the yahoo page), to which I responded, no. But, yes, def. would be excited to see these. Tony To: plan_b_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com From: goldenechos@hotmail.com Date: Tue, 22

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