I made a dual matrix for myself last winter (for Modulars) (if you
need pictures, tell me). The problem of matrices for modulars is,
that they have too less in and outputs. Giant matrices are extremely
expensive and one is not really fast in finding the right hole on a
big one. I connected two matrices together, so I had 22 outputs and
44 inputs. I had to do some compromise on the output-side....

but I understand, that the doepfer-matrix is much smaller. This is
good in a modular setup, because then you have a chance to remember
where the modulations are going without having to check every patch
cable. For me, a Matrix is really making sense in a halfmodular or a
non-modular synth because, then, every in and output on the matrix
AND on the "modules" are signed.

best wishes
Olivier




--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Bakis Sirros
<synth_freak_2000@y...> wrote:

> hello shawn,
> ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for
> ages.why should i create a new poll
> my opinio is that a matrix module would be great, but
> it would make it much more interesting(and for dieter
> to develope, also) if it was voltage controlable. for
> example, you could change the matrix routings via
> voltage control. but, i do't know what the price of
> such a module would be. your opinion dieter
> bakis.
>
>
>
>
>
> --- Modular Fan <synthtrader@y...> wrote:
>
> > hello,
> >
> > << E.g. a 4x4 matrix mixer is nothing but 16
> > potentiometers mounted to a front panel and wired as
> > a
> > matrix. The electronics is nothing but a few low
> > cost
> > operational amplifiers. >>
> >
> > It could work...and it would be another unique
> > module
> > to support the Doepfer line. I question if 4x4 is
> > enough though. I like the idea of individual
> > function
> > modules and only buying what you need...i.e. the
> > different A-149 series instead of one big module,
> > this
> > also makes them infinitely expandable...but in this
> > case two 4x4s instead of one 8x8 would lose
> > functionality unless there was some way to link the
> > former.
> >
> > Oh- but duh, that was just an example.
> >
> > Perhaps an updated pole Bakis
> >
> > > If there are sufficient orders we could develop
> > such
> > > a module (but the term "develop" is bit
> > exaggerated
> > > in this connection).
> >
> > I'd like to see what the list thinks, I could
> > certainly commit to a certain quantity for the USA's
> > first shipment.
> >
> > > The price for a 4x4 matrix mixer would be in the
> > > range of about three A-138 mixers. We could add a
> > > circuit of the very easy to built matrix mixer on
> > > the DIY page.
> >
> > So somewhere around 120 Euros/$165 USD retail. That
> > doesn't seem unreasonable, to have just one or two,
> > for curiosity's sake. I understand that cost could
> > change depending on the specs. I would prefer at
> > least
> > 8x8 unless they could be linked, then 4x4 would be
> > sufficient.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Shawn Cleary
> > schism@t... (my main email address)
> > www.analoguehaven.com
> >
> >
> >
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