My personal hype is because:

I have a small Doepfer system that consists of a Quad LFO, a WASP
Filter, a Max/Min module, A Waveform Processor (a-116), a dual VCA and
an external input/env follower. This, you may have already guessed, is
used for mainly sound processing, but also for sound generation. I
also happen to have a Mac and a MOTU Traveler audio interface. This
means:

- Modular analog systems are expensive. When I think about expanding
my system, even only with very reasonably priced Doepfer modules, I
have to invest 500-600 Euros minimum. The Volta will allow me to
spare some money by focusing only on sound processing and generation
modules (such as oscillators, PLL, BBD, filters) instead of CV
generation/modulation modules
- By having less modules, I will keep my modular system small and
portable
- I will be able to process sounds from the computer with the Doepfer
modules, having control over the system from the computer, which I use
as an instrument on stage controlled by Wiimotes and other
controllers. The Doepfer will be a part of this setup now. I will
achieve a very tight integration of analog and digital gear.

These are all personal benefits of course. If someone doesn't have a
DC-coupled audio interface and/or a Mac, the Volta will mean nothing
to them. Also for those people who love analog modulars for their
hands-on nature, doing everything by patching cables and twisting
knobs, the Volta may be something close to a blasphemy. I must admit I
also love the hands-on nature of analog gear and will definitely
continue to use the Doepfer without a computer in other setups.

Korhan

On 18.Oca.2009, at 21:36, Julian wrote:

>
>
> >>You get LFOs and other CV sources with Volta that in would normally
> cost more than the price of a MOTU Ultralite MkIII sound interface.
>
> The more i read about the Volta, the less i understand the hype... I
> allready asked in the AH list, and noone really said anyhting.
>
> Say i have a midi cv unit with decent dac bit depths, itll convert
> whatver i spit into it to voltages. I dont use reaktor, but i
> was under the impression that had plenty of midi modules that could
> generate (via the midi cv unit) whatever waveform youd like.
>
> In short, can someone (anyone ) explain to me what the Volta can do
> that i cant do equally well with existing products I feel
> that im missing somting, but i really cant work it out!
>
> Thanks, Julian
>
>
>



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