These are our plans: a very simple TKB without any additional features like
sequencer, independent tuning for each key, CV/gate and so on. These
additional functions will be available in a second controller device that
will be probably equipped with one or more rows of 25 rotary knobs
(potentiometers or encoders, we are not yet sure) and a lot of sockets (e.g.
single gate outputs, CV/gate outputs) with the same pitch as the keys of the
TKB (or the planned standard A-100 keyboard) so that each knob is located
just above the corresponding key of the keyboard if the controller device is
positioned right above the TKB or normal A-100 keyboard.

Wheels, joystick and some buttons will be probably available as a separate
box that can be positioned near the TKB or normal keyboard. We want to plan
the the cases for all devices so that this box can be mounted to the
TKB/normal keyboard.

Very preliminary infos about the whole keyboard/controller project on our
website. At first we want to finish the TKB, normal keybaord and the control
box (wheels/joystick/buttons) and then turn into the design of the
additional controller that still needs a lot of discussion.

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]Im Auftrag von cuari7
> Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Februar 2006 00:59
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: 1 Re: some doepfer news.
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> >>>> DIETER:
> > "So far no
> > poll is necessary but I expect some for the TKB <<<<
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> Gosh, this TKB has REALLY taken a long time to materialize, hasn't
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> IMO, it has to have features that match/surpass the Buchla one.
> The fact that it'll have a chromatic keyboard is a plus.
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> With all due respect to Don Buchla, but the whole "thunderbird"
> design is just goofy and impractical.
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> Dieter, if you're reading this: MAKE WITH THE TKB SOON, MAN!!
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> We're waiting for it, dude.
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> Make it nice and responsive, and yes, independent tuning for each
> key would be a plus (like the Serge TKB).
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> Give it MIDI polyphony (at least).
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> Add a joystick(s) or any other device(s)to have voltage-sweeping
> control of whatever we want (pitch, filter cutoff, etc.....).
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> We are waiting...........................
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