MOTM

VCDO? I'd get one (of course), I may get another brand before the MOTM 
becomes available, but that wouldn't stop me from buying the MOTM version.

In a message dated 7/17/2000 7:50:57 AM, synth1@... writes:

>I already have the next *seven* modules pretty much designed and planned
>out. There is bench work
>involved, but little JH work. The burden is on me.

Well, I know that you've been really busy with both day job, and MOTM 
backlog, and new customers, but for us old-timers (who've noticed a big LAG 
in module releases) would you mind giving a best guess as to some of these 
(magnificent) seven -- both kind of module and ETA?

> The pre-amp/envelope follower is
>*specifically designed* for targeting
>guitar players. Sure, other people want them, too. BUT....I *must offer*
>these in order to attract this
>market segment.

Forget about those stinking guitar players, they'll just get you into trouble!

>I would *much rather* be considered expensive and slow with #1 quality

Well, I hope neither too expensive nor too slow <g>.

JB
PS, thanks to Larry and Ken! I tried 3M Hi Strength 90 (which didn't 
"evaporate" within 10 seconds of application), and got at least that part of 
my front panel done -- still plenty of time to screw it up.

In a message dated 00-07-17 19:25:16 EDT, you write:

<<  2 other companies already fill *that* market segment >>



paul,
i`m sure i know who is pegged for one of those slots who`s the other company?
best,
dave v.

In a message dated 00-07-17 23:06:16 EDT, you write:

<< Forget about those stinking guitar players, they'll just get you into 
trouble!
  >>



ah yes, the arp / ems  syndrome......... :^)
best,
dave v.

synth1@... writes:

>>Well, first thing is that these designs just don't "appear from nowhere"! 
JH and I have been discussing stuff like this for over 1 year. It appears 
"from nowhere" to you, but in many cases the 'behind the scenes' work is 6 
months old.<<

Well sometimes perception and reality are different.  From the time questions 
were asked of the list, what features the Phaser should have, to the time one 
was working seemed to be only a few weeks.

>>The vocoder, as stated several times in the past is NOT A MOTM PRODUCT.<<

I know that.  I assumed any Synth Tech product would delay MOTM products 
since they both involve you in the process.  I'm glad that is not the case.

>>I see no reason to rush stuff out for the sake of puffing up the catalog.<<

I wasn't asking for rushing anything.  Just not any additional delays is all. 
 If the Mixer actually makes it out by years end, it will be about 9 months 
late from the estimate I was given before placing my first MOTM order.  I 
just would hate to see that delay increased.

>>Lastly, most people think *all* modules are critical.<<

The Mixer is critcal.  It's the one missing module that criples the MOTM 
synth and limits the complexity of patches.  In the meantime, filters can be 
used as audio mixers, but that is less than ideal.

davevosh@... writes:

>>(regarding so-so modules) i`m sure i know who is pegged for one of those 
slots who`s the other company?<<

My guess is he is refering to Synthesizers.com and Doepfer.  Maybe Paia.

-Elhardt

In a message dated 00-07-18 02:01:12 EDT, you write:

<<  Synthesizers.com and Doepfer >>


elhardt,
i forgot about the first one!
best,
dave v.