I'm just thrilled to see this discussion taking place. I have been
watching the development of this product for five years. I can't
explain how anxious I am to see it come to fruition. The normal
keyboard arrangement happens to work for most of my needs, but I do
understand the desire for something more Buchla-like. It's important
to remember that, at this point, the controller is planned to respond
to MIDI, so any type of MIDI controller can be used, whether made by
Doepfer or not. There are DIY kits already available that would allow
the user to arrange metal plates however he desires. The important
issue is the production of the controller module.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "vcovcfvca" <vcovcfvca@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Bakis,
>
> I've seen the TKB concept page at Doepfer and agree that the
> separate controller module looks great, but I was thinking that
> perhaps the complexity of the system may be holding its development
> back and was just wondering if there may be a place for a simplified
> option.
>
> Also, the full TKB system with controller may become a little
> expensive for some people and there may well be a market for a
> cheaper/ more basic version.
>
> It wouldn't necessarily have to replace the existing TKB concept.
> ie: It could coexist alongside the more elaborate TKB. (Just as
> Doepfer has developed two ribbon controller options in recent years
> and also has the 2 different step sequencer options - all are unique
> products that offer different options to users).
>
> I'm sure that there are others out there with their own personal
> wishlists. A major one of mine would be a more tactile interface
> with larger touchpads in a configuration that is less keyboard-y, so
> that I could approach it more like a percussion instrument or UFO
> control panel! But again I digress and probably detract from the
> original focus of this discussion... so, I'll stop now!
>
> In the end I'll be happy to see anything new that appears.
>
> Best regards,
> Adam
>
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Bakis Sirros
> <synth_freak_2000@> wrote:
> >
> > guys,
> > you obviosule have missed some older discussion about
> > the TKB and its controller module.
> > there will be a separate controller module that will
> > have MANY functions. each TKB "button/key" will output
> > the voltage that the user will define.
> > so, the TKB will be able to output not only the
> > standard western scale, but any other scale/tuning the
> > user wants to make.
> > best regards,
> > Bakis.
> >
> >
> > --- carlocossette <carlocossette@> wrote:
> >
> > > Wow. Very cool idea indeed. Too bad the poll
> > > already started. Maybe you can start one.
> > > Making a 10 (approx.) plate module, each with a pot
> > > that controls the voltage, much like a
> > > sequencer, would be a killer module.
> > >
> > > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Herman Pearl"
> > > <djsoysos@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > That actually sounds pretty cool too!!
> > > > I'm not so much into equal 12 tone controllers
> > > > right now anyway.
> > > >
> > > > >In this respect,
> > > > > wouldn't it be more useful/interseting to have a
> > > simple set of touch
> > > > > plates (maybe 10 in a desktop version or maybe 5
> > > in a module
> > > > > version ) that can be tuned to individual
> > > intervals rather than
> > > > > another 1v/octave keyboard (Kind of like the
> > > original TKB concept
> > > > > but without all of the individual CV outs and
> > > sequencing ie: perhaps
> > > > > just 3 voltage outputs: a main plate cv, a
> > > pressure CV and a gate
> > > > > voltage). Maybe the module could be equipped
> > > with a USB socket (as
> > > > > I believe someone else has suggested)instead of
> > > the individual 1/8"
> > > > > jacks and make use of the existing Doepfer A-100
> > > ribbon controller
> > > > > interface (a-198)
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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