Re: QUESTION - V3

[metro <metro@kestrel.cqi.com>]

Dave...a bit more about the V3.  I know the midi drawbars are available 
from you...but ideally, I want to copy the "front end" of the B3; that 
is, I want to have real time control over various parameters.

1.  In addition to the Fatar manuals and midi drawbars, I want to control 
things like percussion volume, key click volume, treble and bass, 
distortion level from faders (like it is on the XB-5 and Korg CX-3) How 
would this be implemented on the V3?

2.  One of my performance practices on the B is to hold a chord while 
changing presets.  As you know, this is not available on synths; one must 
restrike a chord after a preset is changed.  Is this preset change during 
chord sustain possible on the V3?

3.  Real time midi drawbars are great!  Just how many sets of drawbars 
can be connected to the V3?  Again, I'm thinking about duplicating the 
B's front end, and ideally would like to use 4 sets.

4.  I am pleased to hear about a pedal clavier option.  Is this an 
independent midi controller that I can use to trigger a module, or is it 
dedicated to the  V3?  As a B wood kicker, what would my "learning curve" 
be reorienting my feet to these pedals?  Also, is their a way to mount an 
expression/volume pedal to the pedal clavier like the B?

5.  I understand there is an "approved" keyboard controller made by Fatar.
Mentioned was a 61-note "waterfall-style" manual.  What do you mean by 
"waterfall?".  Also, could their 76(?) key manuals work as well, and if 
they could, could you use the first octave to send sysex to change the 
presets?  Additionally, if I use two of these manuals, how "snug" could I 
get them together?  

6.  Will the V3 have a midi out or through so that I may add a module 
"after" the V3?

7.  Will you be offering way-cool black t-shirts with the VOCE logo on 
the front?

But seriously, Dave...I know Voce's dealer network is small.  Would you 
consider having a member of the net stop by the factory for a "test drive?"
I'll bring the donuts!


Whew!  Thanks for your efforts, Dave!

Brian Nelson
metro@cqi.com