Thanks for the update, Dieter! It sounds like the new keyboard is
larger than I need--I do have a good 61-key synth keyboard (Ensoniq
SQ80) I can use, but it's across the room, and I can't tweak knobs
while playing.

Let me ask this of anyone on the board--is there, anywhere out there,
a simple, desktop-sized (three octaves) MIDI controller with pich/mod
wheels and weighted keys The Axiom is closest to what I'd like, but
it's 25 keys and has a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles. And the
less-well-equipped keyboards are rather cheap-feeling. It's tempting
to try to build something nice...but more DIY is the last thing I need
right now.

What compact controllers do you all use

> The A-100 CV/Gate keyboard will be manufactured with 4 octaves. At the
> moment our case manufacturer is about to built a prototype of the

case. The

> CV/Gate keyboard will be not equipped with additional controllers but an
> external box with a case that fits to the case of the keyboard is under
> development (i.e. same height and depth and prepared for mounting the
> devices together). It will probably include 2-3 wheels, one joystick and
> some buttons. So far I have no release dates as we have to wait for

the case

> prototype. Unfortunatel the case manufacturer is very busy at the

moment.

> They have our drawings since summer but had no time so far to built

the case

> prototype case.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]Im Auftrag von travesty14850
> > Gesendet: Freitag, 27. Oktober 2006 03:35
> > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Betreff: 1 Current status of CV/gate keyboard
> >
> >
> > I've got a little Roland PCR-M1 for my laptop, but the pitchbend is
> > garbage...I've been using this to control my new modular! Forgive me
> > if this is an oft-mentioned topic on this forum, but what's the status
> > of the CV/gate keyboard Has it been decided how many octaves there
> > will be And will it have pitchbend and mod wheels If it's not
> > gonna happen, I'll go get an Axiohm or something and use MIDI...
> >
> > Thanks!
>