Looks like a nice addition to the Doepfer range!I like the idea of the row
and column expandability.

On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:05 AM, < yahoo@... > wrote:

> > -----Ursprungliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>]Im
> Auftrag von James Husted
> > Gesendet: Dienstag, 16. Dezember 2008 19:22
> > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Betreff: 1 Some ideas for modules to go with the A-138m
> > Matrix Mixer.
>
> >
> >
> > I was thinking of the proposed A-138m Matrix Mixer and thought of some
> > helpful additions and features to add to it.
> >
> > I earlier made the suggestion of adding a ribbon connector header to
> > the input lines so that 2 or more units could be chained/linked to
> > make 4x8, 4x12 etc arrays. I think it would be good to also add a
> > header for the output columns also so that the matrix could be
> > normalized in that axis to another A-138m or to the proposed A-135-2
> > Quad Filter Panner Mixer. The A-135-2 looks like a killer modules but
> > is a bit too much for me so I think a simple 4-in stereo mixer module
> > would be a great compliment to the matrix mixer. It would be a simple
> > module with no voltage control needed. four inputs each with level and
> > pan, a master level out (this could be 2 pots if that is cheaper than
> > a dual pot) and left and right outs. If the cost allows a low power
> > stereo headphone monitor (something simple like the output module of
> > the Oberheim 2-voice) with a level control and a LED meter could be
> > added. Of course following the module way of life, making the
> > headphone monitor and LED meters as separate modules would be the way
> > to go. Another module in this "family" of output modules could be a
> > line level to balanced output (switchable to mic level) module. This
> > could be done via transformer or active electronics. Mini jacks in and
> > XLR outs with a switch for mic/line level out. Great for connecting to
> > the mixing desk or recorder.
> >
> > Im sure some of this has been suggested before but I think if some of
> > the proposed modules are going to be made the internal normalization
> > is such a important addition (with minimal cost) that planing ahead
> > for this kind of pre-patch ability is a great selling point. In fact I
> > would consider the addition of a blank pad (even can be un-drilled) to
> > all future normalized inputs on all future modules to make this pre-
> > patching easier for the DIY type of user.
> >
> > -James
>
> Thank you for your detailed suggestions. Some of the suggestions have been
> already implemented:
>
> - pin headers for default inputs connected to the switching contacts of the
> sockets (for default connections)
> - pin headers for expansion of the rows
> - pin headers for expansion of the columns
>
> But I don't think that we will offer head phone amplifiers or meters. We
> already had similar modules available (A-139, A-197) but discontinued them
> because of the poor sales.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>
>


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