Here's the Buchla 218 by itself and in the Music Easel:
[url] http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/images/218-large.jpeg%5b /url]
[url] http://www.buchla.com/historical/music_easel/images/musiceasel-large.jpeg%5b /url]

I for one have enough loose boxes in my studio. Besides, it's just as possible for Doepfer
to release it as a module but with the option of a box the exact size of the module for
people to just screw it on there and use it as a desktop module. If all jacks are on the
front panel, the box can easily be added without mods. If it does need a special
connection, then get a usb connection (like the a-198) to a small 4hp module on the case.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Maxime" <francois.maxime@...> wrote:
>
> Seems to be a good idea. If you can detail it a bit for those like me
> who don't know about the buchla modules. Would it be only a KB with
> only CV and gate outputs or other features What about the patch
> cords disturbing the playing
>
> Anyway I think I'd rather buy the TKB as it looks like now than as a
> module (space in case being the problem).
>
> (can't wait for this TKB ...!!!! NEED ONE ! )
>
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> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "carlocossette"
> <carlocossette@> wrote:
> >
> > After an e-mail to Dieter, he suggested I post the idea here to see
> everyone's reaction. I
> > would really like for the touch plate keyboard to be offered in
> module form, to fit alongside
> > other modules, therefore replicating such modules as the Buchla 218
> or 217. I think since
> > seperate keyboards are already available, and that Doepfer is
> releasing a small CV version
> > with manual keys, a touch plate "module" would make it easy for
> people with the portable
> > suitcase A-100 to create their own Buchla Music Easel clone. Any
> thoughts
> >
> > As a side note, it would be even better if the module would be less
> than 84HP wide to help
> > create an even more complex portable synth.
> >
> > Carlo
> >
>