thanks Dieter that's everything I wanted to know.

Paul

On 20 May 2010 08:24, < yahoo@... > wrote:

>
>
> You find my comments written inline
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>
> > The new diy synth looks interesting but ive yet to find any full audio
> examples.
>
> As we are totally busy at the moment (no crisis here) audio samples will
> have to wait. But I hope there will come some samples as soon as the first
> synths are built based on the DIY synth board. We also think about a kind
> of
> "competition" where we publish pictures and sounds of synths based on the
> DIY synth board on our website. All serious attendees (i.e. with real synth
> made from the kit, not just a few pots connected to the board without a
> case) will be rewarded by a voucher for a second board or the planned
> expansion board (with noise, S&H, Midi-to-CV, mixer, ring modulator and
> some
> other additions).
>
>
> > I've a few questions about the unit,
> >
> > first is this a brand new design or is it based on the existing
> > dopefer range like the dark energy or something I already own an
> > a-111-5 so i'm jsut wondering about the tone.
>
> it's a totally new design based on the SSM2164 with optional temperature
> compensation (a small temperature controlled heater that holds the SSM2164
> at a certain temperature a bit above room temperature).
>
>
> > Secondly is there any data on the dimensions of the board available, i
> > checked the manual but was unable to find anything.
>
> It not in the manual but on our website: ~ 201 length x 38 width x 20
> height, measures in mm
> I'll add the measures to the manual.
>
>
> > Finally, how soon can we expect to see the unit available at major
> > distributors such as thomann
>
> It depends upon the dealers. Most of the foreign representatives have
> already ordered. Dealers like Thomann usually wait until the customers ask
> (e.g. Thomann offered the Dark Energy about 2-3 months after the release
> date). Please ask your favored dealer. I'm not sure if all dealers will
> offer such a special DIY product as it's a bit different from their usual
> product range.
>
> > thanks
> >
> > Paul
>
>
>


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