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Re: DIGI-TRIX Microcontrolled patching matrix.

2002-09-23 by sonicsynthi

--- In SergeModular@y..., Bill Sequeira <bill@a...> wrote:
> Unfortunately I think you are missing the point. Serge is designed
> around stackable banana jacks, which eliminates the need for
multiples
> in a fan out situation.


Dear , Dear Bill, I've been using my Serge for around a
decade .Might It be you who is "missing the point " (this is common
amongst folk who have yet to grasp the inherent simplicity in a
matrix.....so I wouldnt hold it against you .). You cannot "fan" 16
(seperate) outputs to 1 module w/out multiples/mixers (a multiple is
simply a mixer without individual attenuation (which all
Serge "Multiples " charmingly provide )

>
> While I can see the usefulness of the matrix you have created, an
entire
> matrix can be entirely consumed by less than one panel (of course
> depending on the configuration of such panel). A lot of folks in
this
> list have large panel configurations, which would render a 16x16
> matrix very limited in its use.

there is no such correlation unless you require a massive matrix
system , which cost currently prohibits .that could only be the
opinion of someone who has yet to see the uses of such a system .
think about it - how often do you use all the patch points ? 16
ins /outs goes a long way with purposefull thought .
Of course many "PATCH-PROGRAMABLE" features are best left in that
domain . (and indeed would be a waste of matrix space without
justification within a patch.)
>
> Hence it is not the concept that is at fault but rather a feeling
that
> differential in supply and demand limits the idea.

If you were more familiar with the power of a matrix perhaps you
would understand why people pay (recently) $5000+ for a simple
monosynth connected in this fashion (the excellent synthi a/vcs3.
>
> Aside from Serge I also have a Fenix and think it would be wonderful
> with such a system because it is limited in scope. The Serge on the
> other hand, can be a bit of a challenge.

A challenge ? Hopefully , right ?
In a way youve disproved your own theory - you actually appear
to be getting it........ - .the Fenix is equivalent to over 2 serge
panels , and you are correct in your sassumption that a matrix router
makes it a very formidable tool .
much of the beauty of the matrix comes from its inherent impish
quality of inviting you to explore the patches a regular modular shys
from.
Perhaps mistakenly , this post was sent to the Serge group as I
expect it to be a forum for the intelligent & the experimenter . I'm
often surprised at the lo ratio of such debate on line & thus rarely
comment.
regards
sonicsynthi


>
> My $400.02 plus $0.01.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
>
______________________________________________________________________
> Bill Sequeira, Ph.D.
> Principal, Axon Hillock
>
> > From: "sonicsynthi" <sonic@s...>
> > Reply-To: SergeModular@y...
> > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:58:43 -0000
> > To: SergeModular@y...
> > Subject: [SergeModular] Re: DIGI-TRIX Microcontrolled patching
matrix.
> >
> > --- In SergeModular@y..., John Papiewski <johnp299792@a...> wrote:
> >>
> >> Sorry guys, but I don't see what's so great about this. For four
> > hundred
> >> bucks I can connect a 16 x 16 matrix. That would be stupendous
if
> > my serge
> >> had only 16 inputs and outputs,
> >
> > YOU CAN CREATE A STUPENDOUS "MATRIX SERGE" W/ 16 OUTS & INS .THIS
> > WASNT DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR SERGE , BUT ANYONE WHO UNDERSTANDS
THE
> > BEAUTY & BENEFITS OF USING MATRIX PATCHING FOR THE ULTIMATE IN A
> > STUDY IN LTD RESOURCES . yOU DONT USE MULTIPLES IN ANY SENSE ? SO
HOW
> > WOULD YOU SEND 16 SIGNALS INTO 1 OF YOUR SERGE MODULES ? i'M
> > FASCINATED .
> > YOURS
> > SONICSYNTHI
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > or only 16 ins & outs that I used
> >> frequently. Or if I cared about patch storage. It says it
> > eliminates
> >> multiples, but I don't use multiples anyway.
> >>
> >> Just my $400.02
> >>
> >> JP
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > Keep on Patchin'!
> >
> >
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