I think the terms that should be used to tell the difference is
"matrix-mixer" for the pot version, and "matrix-patcher" for the pin
version.

On Dec 13, 2004, at 8:23 AM, Dieter Doepfer wrote:

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> It seems that we talked at cross-purposes.
>
> From my understanding a matrix mixer is an XxY array of potentiometers
> where
> X audio or CV inputs are mixed to Y outputs with adjustable level for
> each
> junction.
>
> In the voltage controlled version of the matrix mixer the
> potentiometers are
> replaced by VCAs and the amount for each X/Y junction is controlled by
> a
> voltage (instead of the manually operated potentiometer). The ultimate
> version would include a memory for different settings.
>
> The matrix that Shawn means is different and uses kind of switches
> (like EMS
> switch matrix board). In this case the switches are represented by the
> pins
> that are inserted into the matrix junction in question. I suppose that
> a
> version with normal toggle switch for each junction will not be much
> more
> than the version with loose pins which may be lost.
>
> Even a voltage controlled (or better gate controlled) version of this
> matrix
> is possible, even with memory for different settings.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>> hello,
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>>>> ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for
>>>> ages.why should i create a new poll
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>>> I believe Shawn means a normal matrix mixer (not VC).
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>> I am not sure what I said, I started with one module idea then went
>> off on another tangent as I went to read Bakis' poll. I would like a
>> matrix patcher, let me clarify...
>>
>> I don't really like fumbling around with matrix patching in the EMS,
>> it looks cool but those pins are annoying (small, easy to loose,
>> different resistences). On the other hand I have seen modern
>> replacements that could work for some people:
>> http://www.ghielmetti.ch/englisch/gktmatrix.htm
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> That's what Florian mentioned (crosstalk problems)
>
>> I much prefer the ARP version of matrix patching but those cherry
>> switches or similar might be hard to find in reasonable quantity:
>> http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/arp_2500_patching.htm
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> right. I don't know a manufacturer for such sliding switches with 10
> or even
> more positions.
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James Husted
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