2006-09-10 by phil hendricks
thanks Peter! my m14 only has one SSM2164 yet the info states it has a pair of them? What gives? there's space on the 2nd PCB for another. Just curious, so far it seems to work as expected and is proving to be a most essential module. This thing is great a huge hit. thanks! it's
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2006-09-10 by Axel Jungkunst
Nice tip: when will the modules arrive at Schneider's Büro in Germany, so we will get a chance to make our own experience :-) ? All the best Axel (i think you can figure that out) schrieb: A tip: While the final offset pot of each processor is a powerful tool for changing the pha
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2006-09-10 by (i think you can figure that out)
A tip: While the final offset pot of each processor is a powerful tool for changing the phase relation of incoming AC signals, it can add a DC offset...that's what that control does. Xfading from a source with no DC offset to one that has one will produce a 'thump' sound somewher
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2006-09-09 by amnesia
Peter How does this compare to the Evil Twin? Is it 2 Mark IIs? Any release date for Milton the monster? untiedstates wrote: > > So I swapped in a 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor and I'm definitely > sticking with this one - the last quarter or so of the resonance pot > gives self osci
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2006-09-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
Even if the Evil Twin was a filter (which I've never said it was!!) I couldn't comment. Without putting the ET or any other module at risk, I can say without any hesitation that the Model 12 will be the only multimode filter in the Plan B lineup for some time. How's that? - P
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2006-09-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
Adam Somers and Sean price, long time EAR associates, came over to the place today to work on their own cases - a matched pair of custom-made plexiglass cabinets, some of the best looking stuff I've seen Eurorack modules housed in. Sean Price is to be credited for the deisgn of t
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2006-09-09 by untiedstates
So I swapped in a 100 ohm 1/4 watt resistor and I'm definitely sticking with this one - the last quarter or so of the resonance pot gives self oscillation now, but it yields a tone at just one frequency. But this way I have plenty of room to play with. One thing I noticed is that
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2006-09-09 by untiedstates
Hey R... Thanks, but I ended up just drilling directly on the plate.. the aluminum is soft so the drill bit "bites" pretty quickly and I was able to get the hole for the switch in the right spot. Took me about 20 min. to do the mod.. and I'm slow. Problem is, my filter's not clos
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2006-09-09 by (i think you can figure that out)
I've uploaded a sample of the Model 12 Mark 2 filter enhancement to the ear-group.NET site. Go here: http://www.ear-group.net/model_12.html Scroll down to Sound Samples, click on the two links listed in the section labeled; Q LOW - Q HIGH SAMPLES*** A description of the patch and
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2006-09-08 by amnesia
wouldlove to hear an audio example of this mod :-) Ross (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > > All stock on hand of Model 12 State Variable Vactrol Filters currently > at Analog Haven hve been updated to Mark II (switch and overdrive has > been installed). > > - P > _______
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2006-09-08 by Romeo Fahl
I'd recommend a center punch to whack a little indentation into the panel prior to drilling. Keeps the drill bit from sliding around. With panels that already have hardware mounted, I put something small behind the panel, like a socket wrench bit so that hammering the punch doesn
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2006-09-08 by cuari7
I'll take $200 Also have a Waldorf MW XT. Want $450 (mint condition) Contact me at diazdotjesusatmayodotedu Or my cell, # 904-537-7876 jdiaz
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2006-09-08 by untiedstates
I'm gonna mod my Model 12 this weekend.. any tips on drilling a hole in the faceplate for the switch? My drill's kinda crappy.. those aluminum plates are soft, right? (I hope) anywho... great mod! I love the model 12 because it's smooth and doesn't need to assert itself as making
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2006-09-08 by Larry T.
Loren No means No. But we are offering options that Peter might not have though of. He stated NO due to the cost of the MOTM panels done the way MOTM does them. However, if the size is a match but NOT the panel graphics, and/or the panels are done like Modcan B or Synthesizers.co
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2006-09-08 by (i think you can figure that out)
All stock on hand of Model 12 State Variable Vactrol Filters currently at Analog Haven hve been updated to Mark II (switch and overdrive has been installed). - P _________________ Peter Grenader w: http://www.ear-group.net e: peter@ear-group.net p: 866 755-4468 (toll free)
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2006-09-08 by (i think you can figure that out)
The STORE DEMO of the Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope has been delivered and installed at Analog Haven in Pomona, CA. If you're in the neighborhood come by and try it out. Production units will be shipping to them and our European dealers in the next 10 days. - P _________________ P
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2006-09-07 by Loren Nerell
>Big P > >What about doing the panels like the Modcan B panels.? By this I mean >in either an MOTM or Synthesizers.com compatible size, but with your >normal Plan B panel graphics? I would think Modcan panels would be even more expensive with all those bends in the panel. Besides
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2006-09-07 by HDibrell@aol.com
In a message dated 9/7/2006 10:13:07 A.M. Central Standard Time, larry@unicode.com writes: What about doing the panels like the Modcan B panels.? By this I mean in either an MOTM or Synthesizers.com compatible size, but with your normal Plan B panel graphics? These days more and
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2006-09-07 by Larry T.
Big P What about doing the panels like the Modcan B panels.? By this I mean in either an MOTM or Synthesizers.com compatible size, but with your normal Plan B panel graphics? These days more and more people are giving in to the Frankensynth model and are merely selecting between
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2006-09-06 by (i think you can figure that out)
Michael, Have a look through the archives of this yahoo group - there are various comments/explanations about this. feel free to contact me offline if you have further quesitons. - P --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, "michaeltritter" wrote: > > > Peter- > > I have two of
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2006-09-06 by (i think you can figure that out)
Correct - the MOTM style faceplates were killing us as far as cost. Try $26 per unit at a lot size oof 50 faceplates vs. about $3.50 per for a standard model 15 spot annodized plate. Neither Mike Brown or I felt we could justify what would have been easily a $75 price increase fo
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2006-09-06 by (i think you can figure that out)
Hey guys, I screwed up yesterday when mentioning the color code of the 330 ohm resistor for the model 12 rework to add the overdrive switch.. Try orange orange brown. Totally embarrassing. I'm human and, I'm dyslexic, which means I screw these types of things up more than others
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2006-09-05 by thomas white
I am obviously not Peter, but I seem to remember these being cancelled due to problems with the front panel. Either in expense or detail of making the design similar. Personally, I would go for a PCB-only option, either pre-built (stuffed) with exception to panel-format specific
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2006-09-05 by HDibrell@aol.com
Hi Peter, I know you are probably too busy to worry about this at this time, but are the MOTM style modules still in the works for the near future? Thanks, Harry D
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2006-09-05 by michaeltritter
Peter- I have two of the Model 15 oscillators, both of which have pots that behave a bit oddly -- the "morph" pot seems to jump from pure sine wave to the secondary waveform pretty instantly (not a smooth transition at all). Also on one of them the pulse width knob only ranges fr
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2006-09-05 by (i think you can figure that out)
I've devised a simple four step modification to the Plan B Model 12 that adds a switch-selectable overdrive which in effect puts the M12's jewels in a vice - adding a ton of filth, angst, resonance and vinegar to an otherwise pensive filter. In short, I think you'll love it. So m
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2006-08-23 by (i think you can figure that out)
All, I've just realized I've not had a day off since the end of April. I'm taking a couple off, effective about a second after I hit the 'send' button here. Please hold any corrospondance or calls until then. If somehting important comes up, feel free to contact Tim Johnston at t
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2006-08-23 by (i think you can figure that out)
Yeah, the current draw of the M14 is a bit high...but one must remember it's three independent modules sharing a single faceplate - two 3 in, 3 out procesors and a crossfader. Looking at it this way, a worst-case scenario (all inputs active, all seven outputs tapped into a patch)
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2006-08-23 by nakedintruder
Well, got my Model 14 from Analogue Haven today. Very interesting method of construction, check out the bulk of the Channel A pcb and you'll see what I mean. The dense functionality of the module is what appealed to me.. as an avid user of the A-138c I looked forward to adding so
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2006-08-22 by Romeo Fahl
Heh. It looks like the Heisenberg Gen. has an ethernet port. Does that mean I can pump some chaos into my office network? Romeo On Aug 21, 2006, at 8:03 PM, (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > I've added some new photos in the Misc section pf this > yahoogroup of: > > A) P
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2006-08-22 by (i think you can figure that out)
That port isn't doing anything in this application. All I/O pins being programmable, it's up the specific frimware to address this port and for the Heisenberg it's not nessesary. We used this board only to interface the microcontroller to the crystal. It's got the bypass caps as
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2006-08-22 by (i think you can figure that out)
I've added some new photos in the Misc section pf this yahoogroup of: A) Plan B Skunkworks (that used to be my kitchen ...and the shot of with the metal punch used to be my kitchen sink!) B) Model 23 and 16 prototypes C) Model 24 Heisenberg Gen going through it's paces enjoy, - P
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2006-08-18 by cray5656
Hi Peter I wasnt asking you to slag off Dieter, I just wanted to know the differences,,,, I have gon ahead and bought the 149-1 as I want it yesterday, I do look forward to seeing themodl 14 whan it arrives -many thanks RJH
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2006-08-17 by (i think you can figure that out)
As I am just about to buy 2 of your models from AH and the Doepfer, but > if you can persuade me :-) > > Ross Ross, I cant do that! I've got the highest respect for Dieter as a person, as an engineer and as a musician. I'd rather shoot my dog than persuade anyone not to enjoy the
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2006-08-17 by amnesia
Hi Peter How would the Model 24 compare say to the Doepfer 149-1? As I am just about to buy 2 of your models from AH and the Doepfer, but if you can persuade me :-) Ross (i think you can figure that out) wrote: > > Jim et all, > > Glad to hear you're getting the Model 14 - I expe
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2006-08-17 by synchro1
Ordered one earlier today from Analogue Haven, who list them as in-stock. OK Peter, what comes next? I still have a gap in the eurorack.
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2006-08-17 by Chris Muir
At 12:18 AM +0000 8/17/06, (i think you can figure that out) wrote: >Livewire Synthesizers is no longer part of the EAR Group. So is there still a group? A group of one? -C -- Chris Muir | "There are many futures and only one status quo. cbm@well.com | This is why conservatives m
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2006-08-16 by (i think you can figure that out)
Jim et all, Glad to hear you're getting the Model 14 - I expect a full report here on the list...unless of course if you don't like it - then shut the hell up, please. just kidding. I think you'll dig it. Did I mention how pleased I was how the crossfader turned out? As far as wh
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2006-08-16 by (i think you can figure that out)
EAR is a live and well! There will be announcments made over the next few months of Electro-Acoustic Research expansion, very possibly into softgoods in addtion to the modular analog gear. But as it is, Plan B is going nowhere but up and remains part of the EAR umbrella! - P ---
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2006-08-16 by (i think you can figure that out)
Over 58 Plan B modules have been delivered to our US dealer Analog Haven in the past three weeks. There is currently stock of all models, including five of the new Model 14 Dual Processors. More Model 14's and the first increment of Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope Generators will sh
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2006-08-16 by (i think you can figure that out)
Over 58 Plan B modules have been delivered to our US dealer Analog Haven in the past three weeks. There is currently stock of all models, including five of the new Model 14 Dual Processors. More Model 14's and the first increment of Model 10 Polyphonic Envelope Generators will sh
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2006-08-16 by (i think you can figure that out)
Livewire Synthesizers is no longer part of the EAR Group. We're confident that the product quality and innovative design you've come to expect from them will continue and we wish them the best of luck in this endeavor. For further information on Livewire Products, go to: http://w
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2006-08-15 by (i think you can figure that out)
The Model 24 will be in the $200 to $250 range. It's not the most complex circuit in our stable. At 11 ICs and three PCBs strong, that distinction now goes to the M14 Dual Processor. This is due to the Equal Power Transfer circuitry in the cross fader. That feature doubled the co
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2006-08-14 by vtl5c3
Hi Peter, Can you give us a guesstimate of how much the Heisenberg Gen. will be sold for? ROmeo --- In PLAN_B_analog_blog@yahoogroups.com, Peter Grenader wrote: > > Happy Saturday and please excuse the xposting... > > The Model 24 Heisenberg Generator is a dual random voltage pro
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2006-08-13 by Bakis Sirros
hello peter, thank you for the info! it seems that i'll have to pick one up soon... so, you better send the m14 to andreas soon. many thanks, :-) best regards, Bakis. --- "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > BAKIS! > > Good to hear from you, my friend. > > The M14 is bein
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2006-08-12 by (i think you can figure that out)
Bakis brigs up a valid concern here - we don't list our current ratings for each module on our siite, and that's a probem.\ I've recently purshased a full-bore regulated bgench supply which makes these measurements easy --> there's a LCD screen for both the positiive and negative
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2006-08-12 by (i think you can figure that out)
Zoran said: > We always do this. The very first single shipment of an M15 was crushed by Fedex, which is usually the best of the big three here in the US (Fedex, UPS, USPS). UPS is the worst - to be avoided at all costs. Anyway, that was enough for me. We may put two modules in a
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2006-08-12 by (i think you can figure that out)
BAKIS! Good to hear from you, my friend. The M14 is being sold at an intro price of $225, which is a great deal considering it's roughly equivilent to three Doepfer A-138c's, a A-172, a A-132 and a A-138a. We're offering it at this price for a limited period as a thanks to everyo
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2006-08-11 by Zoran Bosnjak
Peter, I received my oscillator. It is chugging in the background, cross-modulated by my other Plan B VCO, and what can I say? It sounds menacing (those great soothing sounds it is capable to produce I will repatch when I am in a better mood), with a lots of character. That's wha
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2006-08-11 by Bakis Sirros
hello peter, great news about the new module. what's the price, panel width and current draw of this new module? best regards, Bakis. --- "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > I'm happy to announce that the first shipment of the > Model 14 > Dual Processors will be at our
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