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"This is the original 259e "Complex" oscillator loaded with firmware version 3.x of the "Twisted" 259e. This was my very first Buchla module purchased second hand a few years ago. I received it with the "Twisted" 259e's firmware loaded and it functions and sounds pretty much identical to the current Twisted 259e (which retails for $1600). However, the module arrive from it's prior owner with a few minor quirks. The quirks are:
Switching the module to "remote" mode sometimes takes a little patience. Usually it's necessary to hold the "remote" button down for 2 or 3 seconds to get it to work. Often that step needs to be repeated a few times before it finally activates, but has ALWAYS eventually worked. For me that's only been a tiny annoyance since I seldom use the preset manager. This is very likely a button problem that can probably be fixed by Buchla Electronic Music Instruments.
Turning the Morph attenuator clockwise seems to introduce a negative offset to the Morph value. Doesn't seem to have a major impact on usage as manually re-adjusting the Morph value will get things back on track. I'm assuming this can also be repaired by BEMI. There *might* even be some way to self-recalibrate the module that will resolve the issue (but I don't know for sure)
I haven't measured it, but the output level "seems" about 6db - 8db quieter than my other "e" modules. Again, this may be able to be repaired, but I can't say for certain.
These are the only issues I'm aware of. Other than that it sounds absolutely fantastic! Extremely versatile chameleon of sound! This is THE module that single-handedly pulled me into the world of Buchla. :)"
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