MOTM

Sounds like some interesting ideas, and some modules I'd certainly find a
use for.
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>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.

I should put a few snapshots of my quick and kinda ugly triple joystick
controller up sometime. I used the PC Jr joysticks, and I do like the fact
that they're on a cord and smallish. I don't like the Wiard-style
panel-mount joystick, seems to be a lot less ergonomic. I built a 1u
breakout panel that has X & Y CV's for all three joysticks, and dual gates
(top and front) each for 2.

>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.

I'm not entirely clear on what you are proposing here, but couldn't this be
done with a joystick controlling a pair of VCA's? Maybe a mixer to sum the
outs of the VCA? I'd probably prefer to have a general purpose joystick
module that can control other modules than a more special-purpose design.

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>PS. I mentioned something in a previous mail about a triple or dual LFO and
>have resolved to buy Oakley LFO's for this purpose in the future. Maybe to
>make a triple LFO panel like on his site.

I'm just finishing up a pair of Tony's AD/AR Dual EG's, and the circuit
boards are well-designed, fairly easy to assemble, and kinda cute. I've got
3 VCA boards to do next. Tony's designs offer some cool and simple
additions to the MOTM system.

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