> >
> > I think this essentially means that I will keep a certain
> > patch going as-is and unchanged for a while, and try to
> > patch all "configuration" of that sound into one or
> > two nobs that are easily accessible on stage. What I
> > mean is: on stage its dark, or lights flash - and if my
> > Doepfer buries nobs under the cables from the patch,
> > it is *really* hard to get to the right nob fast - also while
> > being only under half my brain capacity since my other
> > hand keeps a groove going on the keyboard - so chances
> > are high that you end up turning a different nob by mistake.
> >
> > So I'm thinking of using blind plates next to that one
> > module in my new setup that is patched to be safe to
> > operate under live conditions.
> >

sebastian,
thanks for your report...and congratulations on succeeding! i tried a similar
thing last fall in prep for a european tour but chickened out on using the
doepfer live just a few days before heading to the airport. my problem was i
needed to access too many different sounds, not enough time for repatching
during/in between songs, and as rehearsals became very stressful, i realized i
was biting off more than i could chew. in the process though, one of the most
used controllers for me in trying to get it together was the a177 foot controller
interface, using CV pedals instead of knobs is a great solution for modulating
a parameter while you play.

in the end, i wound up recreating my doepfer patches w reaktor and nord lead
instead. not the same but close enough for govt work. it all went well but
looking fwd to a another chance to get the doepfer up on stage yet.

-psm