John Bowen Synth Design

[edit].... Or, alternatively, something like a Shift function, whereby pressing Shift and rotating a knob gives ultra-fine resolution.[/edit] If you re-read my initial post, you will note that we currently do have a Shift function that allows going between 2 speeds - what I didn't explain is that '...

The knobs are all rotary encoders, except for the Master Volume. I understand the desire to have regular pots, because it's fast to program that way, and you get a good idea quickly of the ranges you're working with. Unfortunately, because the Solaris has so many parameters, some of the knobs requir...

I tried them last year, along with Jimmy V. and marzzz, and we all felt the touch was too light. We will see what changes they might have made for this year's models.

-jb

Hi marzzz, Bernard Wong (who was featured in one of the review videos previously) and James Meier (known worldwide as carbon111) will be there helping me out. As for visitors, well....anyone who is coming by, please post here! john b. p.s. marzzz & jimmy v. - you'll be interested to note that ne...

I'm trying to record your requests for upload, but having installed Windows 7, I'm now having a bit of a problem getting GoldWave to work with my Scope board...so, as soon as I get this fixed, I'll post the 'boring' sounds!

john b.

OK - many thanks to all of you who wrote in! This posting is to confirm we will be adding to the initial build by 25 more units. If interested, please let me know by sending in your deposit as indicated on the Purchase page: http://www.johnbowen.com/purchase.html Again, thank you all for your intere...

Update - now back home again...thanks to all of you who sent in requests to be on the wait list. I will let you know directly what we decide.

thanks,
john b.

I'm sitting in the Sonic Core offices now, and this last week we have been discussing production. We may decide to produce an additional 25 units in the first build, depending on the response I get over the next several weeks. Please have a look at the PURCHASE page if you think you would be interes...

Check the photos here on flicker:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/solaris_sy ... 2818161749

Jimmy,

Working on the digital I/O now....not sure how to answer your question until I'm over in Germany, and can get a specific and clear answer.
-john b.

Just to let everyone know, after several weeks in the hospital, my mother passed away last Wednesday at 9:35 pm. Obviously I've been unable to attend to normal business during this time. Solaris continues to be in progress, but again we are delayed.
-john b.

Yannis, Unfortunately, right now I'm dealing with a family emergency. Not to sound rude, but any update information that I send out goes to the pre-order customers only, since I have my first obligation to them. Hopefully your interest will return once we get to the point where we are ready to go in...

The Solaris will come in either a light or dark case, but only with wood side panels. For those who ordered in the very first group requesting aluminum panels - we will fulfill their requests for the aluminum sides, but there will be a slight additional cost for these.

-john b.

Of course! That's my 'studio tan'

Ah, yes....and of course, in the mind's eye, one still thinks they look like this!
Less wrinkles, less round, more hair....
-john b.