From Peter Grenader Sent Wed, Apr 7th 2004, 22:25
From Peter Grenader Sent Wed, Apr 7th 2004, 22:25
somebody ( I think MIke?) wrote: > Like the 16-step analog-addressable sequencer, >>> MARF (not topped by anything today) My 5.1 cents: In concept, yes. In reality, far from it. If a modern day MARF were to arrive (who knows what tomorrow or the Nashville Namm show may bring), it would undoubtedly be micro-p based and the hottest ticket going. However, Don Buchla told me that he was not able to keep one of the old guys running for two weeks without blowing up. This included units that were shipped. For that reason alone, I believe that the MARF was Don's best worst invention. There were also operational anomalies inherent in its design which were really a problem. In that they're were only 16 voltage sliders for each for the 32 banks, switching from one to another would leave you with 16 slider pots all set to the wrong position (how screwed up is that?) Also, I don't believe there was any permanent RAM --> you lost your program the moment the power was turned off either intentionally or not (power outage). Now, if one was to show up that had 16 digital encoders, was micro-P based and allowed for presets, THAT would be the bomb. Let us not overlook the Doepfer Schaltwerk in the short list of sequencing milestones.