"Coolaudio who designs highly sophisticated semiconductors, has just released a complete voice (2 multi-waveform Oscillators, a VCF plus 4 VCAs) on a single chip. The chip is an improved version of the Curtis CM3396 and will allow us to create high-performance analog poly synths in a very compact manner. Stay tuned..."
The 3397 likely refers to the CEM3397. via Wikipedia:
"CEM3397 same core design as CEM3396 but with separate external signal (noise/sub/wavetable) input and VCA to mix stage and additional Pan VCA and L/R output stage. Originally labelled MS1215 and designed for Marion Systems MSR-2. Relabeled as PA397 for DSI."
"CEM3396 Microprocessor Controllable: Wave-Shaper x2, VCF, VCA"
The CEM3396 was used in the Oberheim Matrix-6/6R/1000, and Cheetah MS6.
Behringer owns CoolAudio so expect to see the V3397 in an upcoming synth or two from them. They will be available for others to purchase as well.
Oh no, DSI finally ran out of their 1,000,000pcs stock of PA397's and finally started making synths with better sound & filters and now it's back again! lol ;)
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