What is ROHS, and why do I want it or not Can I conclude that if it breaks
down...no fix-y



--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Dieter Doepfer"
<hardware@...> wrote:

>
> Sorry there is no chance that the Schaltwerk/Regelwerk will be

available in

> the future. The main reason is that there are many parts used

that are not

> ROHS compatible and/or even no longer available (e.g. the

main processor

> SAB80C537 is not available in a ROHS-compatible version

and has been

> discontinued). It would require a complete hard- and software

design with a

> new main processor. Because of the poor sales it does not

make sense to

> redesign the Schaltwerk (to speak the truth we probably did not

earn

> anything with the Schaltwerk because of the high development

costs and the

> not satisfying sales).
> And the opinions about Schaltwerk are quite different. Many

users love the

> device but there are even some unsatisfied customers as they

wanted to have

> features that are not possible with the hardware used in the

device.

> Anyway - I don't think that we will develop a successor of

Schaltwerk

> because of the experiences in the past but will focus on new

A-100 modules.

>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
> >
> >
> > Does anyone know if these are actually going to be
> > reissued I feel it was way too early to cancel these
> > amazing pieces of hardware. wtf!
> >
> > Let us all pray that Doepfer re-releases the
> > Schaltwerk.
> >
> >

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Let�s hope someone someday makes a stepsequencer that�s
a combination of Schaltwerk / MAQ 16/3, maybe only with
a single row of 16 endless rotary knobs AND gateswitches.
With track ,pattern and funktion of knobs selection
and the possibility to step sequences thru analog inputs
like on DSI Evolver.
Please get it ALL right some day!

( Sounds like I�m letting of steam here)

Matteus