hello list,
i also think that we need a bigger PSU included in the
G6 racks!did you noticed that the a107 needs
200mA's the a154 100ma's in my next order i want
to include 4 a107's in one G6, AND I'LL HAVE TO ORDER
A G6 WITH TWO POWER SUPPLYS!
bakis.



--- "p. hendricks" < ph@... > wrote:

> hi all and Doepfer,
> I think I agree 90%, I just want a true TKB, an
> expressive controller.
> I just really don't care about midi, I don't use
> midi, and it seems it could
> be expensive to add good enough converters to make
> midi functions accurate.
> perhaps not: for $30 more sure midi is a cool bonus.
> But with this argument you could add midi to many
> A-100 modules, so I prefer
> leaving midi out of it.
> Keep it simple. (or keep it open ) I would want it
> to more and faster, but I
> want about all the new modules about to come out so
> my budget needs to catch
> up.
> Perhaps a very basic budget version would be good to
> get things going and
> later after feedback based on that a deluxe model or
> an expander like the
> A-154). Many have not used a TKB, so what people are
> asking for I suspect,
> may change drastically after having even a basic
> version.
>
> many exciting modules coming out, now we need a 9 or
> 12 space frame/psu.
> best,
> phil
>
>
> On 11/7/03 4:08 PM, "ringmod45"
> < ringmod45@... > wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi Bakis and Mr Doepfer,
> >
> > The proposed TKB is bound for failure, feature and
> function wise,
> > idealistically speaking. Not every feature, one
> wants, will be able
> > to be implemented.
> >
> > Let's get the basics straight. First, the proposed
> Doepfer TKB is
> > modelled after the two of the most sought after
> and expressive
> > analogue controllers out there, the Buchla 219
> Touch Keyboard and the
> > Serge TKB. Here are the url's;
> >
> >
>

http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/219-keyboard.html

> >
> > http://www.scampers.com/EGRES/wiz_seq.htm
> >
> > These are features and functions the proposed
> Doepfer TKB is based
> > upon. This the foundation from which to build upon
> and not to
> > subtract from. Mr. Doepfer and Company have done a
> Good Job so far,
> > it just needs to be tweaked some more.
> >
> > The pressure voltage, derived by
> capacitance-activated touch plates
> > or keys, is the most natural and expressive
> control in electrical
> > terms. It is very similar to playing a string
> instrument. It is
> > direct and immediate, finger to touch plate,
> unlike an organ manual,
> > finger to plastic key, plastic key to trigger
> contact.
> >
> > The whole point of the proposed Doepfer TKB is
> bring elements of the
> > above mentioned controllers and not to have a
> organ style manual
> > dictate how it should be or perform. There are
> very few of these
> > controllers around for people to make remarks or
> opine ideas on how
> > they should be built, so it should be modelled
> from the originals
> > with input from people who have used and
> understand them.
> >
> > The electronics of the Buchla 219 were then
> adapted to an organ style
> > manual. Here is the url,
> >
> >
> http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/keys-23X.html
> >
>

http://www.buchla.com/historical/b200/images/237-large.jpeg

> >
> > Since we live in the microprocessor age, it is
> only feasible and
> > logical to have midi onboard. Building the
> proposed Doepfer TKB,
> > Analogue style, would be cost prohibitive. It
> should be modular in
> > its approach to allow for expansion of I/O and
> sequencer functions
> > and not the other way around.
> >
> > To hear a touch keyboard in action, please check
> some of Charles
> > Cohen's mp3's to give you an idea. Here is the
> url,
> >
> > http://phobos.serve.com/charles_cohen/ D=A
> >
> > Live_at_the_Gathering_19981212 - - track 2 and 3
> are pretty good
> > indications of the Buchla sound and touchplates.
> >
> > Regards,
>
>

=====
Bakis Sirros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
1 group owner
http://www.rubber.gr
http://www.ward12.com

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