MOTM

In a message dated 11/20/00 11:37:21 PM Central Standard Time, 
djthomaswhite@... writes:

> the basic utility desires so far ask for the following modules (or 
>  variations) to be made available someday...
>  
>  1. Attenuator Module - With maybe two or three channels in a one space 
>  panel. Larry Hendry has ideas for this (with basic mixing functions built 
>  in) already and Oakley has a simple pcb available again in December and a 
>  new mixer out soon. What about one of the attenuators having "Fine" 
control 
>  pot for us really picky guys out here?
>  
>  2. Alternate Noise Source - Some sort of digital based pseudo random noise 
>  generator. Crow had some ideas on this using a PIC chip for the brain. The 
>  CV control of clock rate would be great for us drum makers.
>  
>  3. Joystick Module - No other manufacturer makes this aside from analog 
>  systems as far as I know. A CV Joystick module would be great for all of 
the 
> 
>  guys brewing up big home systems without a Kenton/Encore and Midi pitch 
>  bend. I know the Brand D guys are coming out with one of these. but it 
will 
>  use a similar style joystick to the analog systems guys... Ptttwwueeeee!!! 
>  The PC Jr joystick is great and on a cord instead of panel mounted and 
>  in-flexible for placing next to your controller keyboard. The features of 
>  this module have already been well debated so its up to you guys to chime 
in 
> 
>  with features and want lists.
>  What about a CV-less joystick you can use as a dual atteuator with one pot 
>  for both levels (Joystick)? You could feed LFO's or anything into this 
thing 
> 
>  and have great expressive control.
>  
>  4. Gate Delay - Maybe this will be a side feature of the upcoming Delayed 
>  Vibrato module. If not, a 1u rack with 2 of these would be very handy.
>  
>  5. Fixed Voltage Source/volume pedal interface - This could be a panel 
with 
>  some 0-10v CV outs and an interface for a volume pedal. The fixed voltage 
>  could be fed into 4 VCO's at once for instance and all tuned with the one 
>  source CV right? The Volume pedal that Big Briar offers for use with their 
>  Mooger Controller is awesome! I have this thing patched into my modular 
for 
>  on the gas vibrato effects. Sure is useful and I could definately see a 
row 
>  of 4 or 5 CV pedals under my controller.
>  
>  Well those modules are the first of the Utility discussion, or at least 
what 
> 
>  people mentioned on the list. Please metion anything that hasn't been 
>  discussed so we can all learn about unique directions to head with MOTM, 
>  Ciao'
>  

  "Ahem...cough, cough..."  (clearing throat)

 6. Trrraacking generator-tor-or-or-or
    ; )

 I can still wish can't I ?
 Andrew