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> i totally agree with that. i did not understand from the
> envelooper announcement that feedback about the module is desired.
> in the past there was no discussion like that, the modules just
> showed up as is, without public discussions about the features,
> and that was it. or did i miss something? (very possible)
>

I apologize for any confusion my remark has caused.

I have spent hundreds of man hours over the last 3 years researching
new synthesizer technology in advanced controllers and advanced
multidimensional waveshaper and wave terrain oscillators.

Like the other Wiard modules, these ideas are new and unique.
Because they are so new, the exact method of implementing
them is not entirely clear to me yet. But I have far too much invested
already to simply abandon the ideas.

When I mentioned the Envelooper, I was hoping someone would come
forward in the manner of "I think this would work for this application
that I have in mind." People (and myself) still need more time to mull
over the application for such advanced devices.

In regards to a fully integrated synthesizer; Many of the great synth
companies historically began with modulars, and then released fully
integrated instruments. ARP began with the 2500 series and later produced
the Oddysey. Moog began with the 900 series and later produced the
Mini-Moog. Emu began with a modular and later produced integrated
instruments.

Of course, the integrated instruments never have the full capability
of the parent modular. There are always design trade offs. While I would like to
produce an integrated instrument sometime in the future, it will not
be a replacement for the 300 or 1200 series, but will contain a scaled
down version of those unique technologies. First I have to finish developing
those technologies, before I can concern myself with how best to package them.

At his exact moment, my concern is with getting the existing designs so
I can produce them for the next 3 to 5 years. The Envelooper design
project has only been placed on the back burner until I can catch up
with stocking parts and building your orders.

My use of the word "dropped" was unfortunate because it gave the
impression I had abandoned the project. I have not. The Envelooper module
and Walkabout Oscillator are still being researched. I have working prototypes
of both designs, but they need to be improved for manufacture. I also need to
reseach if ideas like downloadable wavetables are fesible.

I apologize again for any confusion.