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Thursday, March 02, 2006

SynthModules.com and the PSIM-1

Title link takes you to the SynthModules site. The PSIM-1 is currently sold out. Details on the PSIM-1: "The heart of this module is a powerful miniature computer (microcontroller) that processes 100,000 instructions per second. It is programmed with your Windows based PC in a simple and easy to learn form of BASIC. Each of the four analog outputs can be programmed to output 1V/Octave CV-OUT as a pattern sequencer and complex event generator, or simply as a gate. This is just the beginning. Use any of its four analog outputs as a programmable LFO to gate your ADSR and set up extremely complex filter sweeps. Clock your Binary Zone with complex events. Imagine what you can do with your filters! Generate CV along with extremely complex sequences that are only limited by your imagination. Unlike most typical analog sequencers, you can change the timing of the spaces between notes and/or gates. Like I said, this is all just the beginning. Additional add-on modules will follow. Unlike a one-time programmable ROM, you can change the program anytime you wish by simply plugging in a cable and downloading the changes to your module. The program remains in memory even with the power off until the next time you want to change the program. Once programmed, you can disconnect your computer and use it as you would any other module. Want random gate and CV sequences? Here you go! Change a few lines of code and you have chaos at it's finest! "

Update via the comments: "Too bad the guy that sells these doesn't actually deliver them - dozens and dozens of people paid him in full for them over 2 years ago and he still hasn't delivered. Many are considering legal action. It's a great module, but I wouldn't recommend doing business with the guy. There's currently talk on the synthmodules yahoo group about creating a better DIY version of this... "

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  1. Too bad the guy that sells these doesn't actually deliver them - dozens and dozens of people paid him in full for them over 2 years ago and he still hasn't delivered. Many are considering legal action. It's a great module, but I wouldn't recommend doing business with the guy. There's currently talk on the synthmodules yahoo group about creating a better DIY version of this...

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  2. AFAIK he sold 60 and delivered about 12. Luckily there is a plan afoot to develop a DIY version as the parts and circuit are, apparently, quite simple.

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  3. Actually, there were 56 sold and only about a dozen remain unshipped and he says they will get shipped. Get your facts straight.

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