MOTM

JH & I are just "tire-kicking" the vocoder idea. We are NOT trying to
rip-off EMS! Rather, just
in the info-gathering stages.

The MOTM plan is NOT to be in the $600 range, but more like the $1400 range.
There is just
too much R&D and parts. it would be 90% assembled, like the MOTM-900 is.
Mostly SMT, due
to the vast number of parts (like 280 op amps!) It will need it's own
supply.

Also, there are many, *many* tradeoffs. The much-touted Sennheiser uses 40
bands (not very
sophisticated filterd, a 2-transistor BP) but is hand-tweaked! Also, it is
set for "best response"
for vocals, not necessarily a wide range.

And then it has 138 panel controls...........hmm......

But then again, only 60 were made at $18,000ea (the current price is
$5000-$7000).

Not really interested in a "small" PAiA/MAM 11-band for $600. Why? Ask
anybody that owns one.
They do "work", but if you are really into Kraftwerk-type quality, *AIN'T
GONNA HAPPEN* with
the low-end stuff.

If we DO decide, then we will ask for $500 deposits to get the R&D effort
off the ground.

<Paul S>