MOTM

Hi All,

One of the most inspiring aspects of a list such as the MOTM list is that it
is a powerful medium for debate about the use and development of current and
future MOTM modules (and many related concepts as well). Yesterday I disputed
the premise of Larry's conjecture: "a mixer must always have an output level
control!" I proposed his argument was flawed due to certain particulars of
most EM equipment having an attenuating input thereby defeating the need for
said output level control. Of course a medium such as the MOTM list is useful
for arriving at a rational conclusion after an informed dialectic, and such
conclusions should not be driven by ego, but rather a striving towards
perfection in analog EM modules. It is in such a spirit of striving for
perfection, free debate, intellectual respect that I offer the following
suggestion: eat my shorts Larry!

In a message dated 3/14/99 7:47:28 PM, "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh@...>
wrote:

>I would rather not see the "simple utility mixer" that Paul originally
>proposed grow into a $200 module.  Can't we have one that is fairly simple
>and affordable so we can have more than one?  Maybe later, we can have a
>"full featured" output mixer that we might only have one of.  For now, I
>would rather have an affordable utility mixer and use a commercial audio
>mixer for my output mixer.

I actually agree with you here, though I don't think my ideas would increase
the cost of the mixer too much. Paul's 6X1 mixer has seven pots and knobs
($70) already. My suggestions will only add 2 switches, 2 opamps, and a few
short wires (not much cost). The idea being the more you can make a module do,
the less likely it is to sit idle.

BUT! Here's my proposition for the CHEAPEST MOTM mixer possible (Why? Because
it has NO features!). 

1) Three inputs (one unity gain, two attenuated).
2) No output level.
3) A 1U panel with three input jacks, one output jack, and two input level
knobs.
4) Maybe the cheapest MOTM KIT possible (maybe even under $80).

OK Larry! You don't need to eat my shorts!
Synth Peon
JB