Synth to buy

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Synth to buy

Okash Khawaja

2017-03-19 08:41:25 UTC

Hi,

I'm looking to get a synth to help with testing the different patches
locally. So looking for the one with relatively complicated drivers.
That's the only criteria I can think of. And of course the price :)

Thanks in advance.

Okash

John G. Heim

2017-03-19 14:21:30 UTC

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I have two Tripletalks, one for home and one for work. I have no idea
how complicated the driver is. But the synths themselves have held up
well. They seem very rugged. I've dropped one or both several times. The
only complaint I have is that the little rubbery feet on the bottom
dissolved over time. They got real gummy and sticky and I had to peel
them off. At first I thought it might have been the heat from the
computer itself but when I got the second, I was careful not to put it
on a warm surface. Same thing. So that was weird but no big deal.

If I ever have to buy another synth, I'll probably try something else
just to try it. But I've been happy with the Tripletalk.

Post by Okash Khawaja
Hi,
I'm looking to get a synth to help with testing the different patches
locally. So looking for the one with relatively complicated drivers.
That's the only criteria I can think of. And of course the price :)
Thanks in advance.
Okash
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MENGUAL Jean-Philippe

2017-03-19 15:49:08 UTC

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Do you searah for a hardware synth? not software?

Regards,

Post by John G. Heim
I have two Tripletalks, one for home and one for work. I have no idea
how complicated the driver is. But the synths themselves have held up
well. They seem very rugged. I've dropped one or both several times. The
only complaint I have is that the little rubbery feet on the bottom
dissolved over time. They got real gummy and sticky and I had to peel
them off. At first I thought it might have been the heat from the
computer itself but when I got the second, I was careful not to put it
on a warm surface. Same thing. So that was weird but no big deal.
If I ever have to buy another synth, I'll probably try something else
just to try it. But I've been happy with the Tripletalk.

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Okash Khawaja

2017-03-19 21:46:06 UTC

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Hi,

Yes hardware synth only. Dummy does good job but a hardware synth will give
more confidence as it will help test different code paths.

Thanks,
Okash

Post by MENGUAL Jean-Philippe
Do you searah for a hardware synth? not software?
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Tom Fowle

2017-03-20 01:42:32 UTC

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Okash,
I believe Access Solutions still carries the trippletalk which has both USB
and serial ports.

Two types of ports in one device. to try.
Or are you looking for a use device?

Tom fowle

Post by Okash Khawaja
Hi,
Yes hardware synth only. Dummy does good job but a hardware synth will give
more confidence as it will help test different code paths.
Thanks,
Okash

Post by MENGUAL Jean-Philippe
Do you searah for a hardware synth? not software?
Regards,

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Okash Khawaja

2017-03-20 13:38:40 UTC

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Hi Tom,

It's useful that there are both usb and serial. Doesn't have to be used one.

Cheers,
Okash

Post by Keith Barrett
Okash,
I believe Access Solutions still carries the trippletalk which has both USB
and serial ports.
Two types of ports in one device. to try.
Or are you looking for a use device?
Tom fowle

Post by Okash Khawaja
Hi,
Yes hardware synth only. Dummy does good job but a hardware synth will give
more confidence as it will help test different code paths.
Thanks,
Okash

Post by MENGUAL Jean-Philippe
Do you searah for a hardware synth? not software?
Regards,

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Okash Khawaja

2017-03-19 21:46:17 UTC

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Hi,

Thanks. Tripletalk uses ltlk. Someone else also recommended this before, so
looks like a popular choice.

Okash

I have two Tripletalks, one for home and one for work. I have no idea how
complicated the driver is. But the synths themselves have held up well. They
seem very rugged. I've dropped one or both several times. The only complaint
I have is that the little rubbery feet on the bottom dissolved over time.
They got real gummy and sticky and I had to peel them off. At first I
thought it might have been the heat from the computer itself but when I got
the second, I was careful not to put it on a warm surface. Same thing. So
that was weird but no big deal.
If I ever have to buy another synth, I'll probably try something else just
to try it. But I've been happy with the Tripletalk.

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Keith Barrett

2017-03-19 18:12:15 UTC

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Hello Okash,

I have a spare apollo which I am prepared to donate if that would help
to reinstate hardware synth support for speakup.

Let me know if it will be of any use to you?

Regards

Keith Barrett

Okash Khawaja

2017-03-19 21:55:34 UTC

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Hi Keith,

Thanks. I might take you up on your offer - will let you know. I will
just borrow it if I do.

When you say reinstate, has hardware synth support stopped?

Okash

Post by Keith Barrett
Hello Okash,
I have a spare apollo which I am prepared to donate if that would help to
reinstate hardware synth support for speakup.
Let me know if it will be of any use to you?
Regards
Keith Barrett

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Samuel Thibault

2017-03-19 22:04:13 UTC

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Post by Okash Khawaja
When you say reinstate, has hardware synth support stopped?

The port stealing approach has posed more and more problems with the
rest of the core up to being just non-working on a lot of boxes, yes.

Samuel

Samuel Thibault

2017-03-19 22:06:27 UTC

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Post by Keith Barrett
I have a spare apollo which

Note: apollo doesn't use input, but uses modem control lines, so that'll
be useful to test. ltlk does use input. You can actually buy one easily
from rcsys.com, it costs about $180.

Samuel

Okash Khawaja

2017-03-20 13:40:07 UTC

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So I am think buying one ltlk and then borrowing apollo. Thanks!

Post by Samuel Thibault

Post by Keith Barrett
I have a spare apollo which

Note: apollo doesn't use input, but uses modem control lines, so that'll
be useful to test. ltlk does use input. You can actually buy one easily
from rcsys.com, it costs about $180.
Samuel
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Samuel Thibault

2017-03-20 13:46:38 UTC

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Post by Okash Khawaja
So I am think buying one ltlk and then borrowing apollo. Thanks!

Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

Samuel

Gregory Nowak

2017-03-20 20:26:57 UTC

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Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

There are/were actually two versions of the doubletalk. The doubletalk
lt which I think you mean has a rs232 serial port. The
doubletalk pc was an ISA card.

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Samuel Thibault

2017-03-20 20:41:42 UTC

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Post by Gregory Nowak

Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

There are/were actually two versions of the doubletalk. The doubletalk
lt which I think you mean has a rs232 serial port.

Yes, I meant lt, not pc :)

Samuel

Al Sten-Clanton

2017-03-20 23:22:56 UTC

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If you can get a TripleTalk LT, that has a usb connection--which I could
use only for power.

Al

Post by Gregory Nowak

Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

There are/were actually two versions of the doubletalk. The doubletalk
lt which I think you mean has a rs232 serial port. The
doubletalk pc was an ISA card.
Greg

Tom Fowle

2017-03-21 02:11:05 UTC

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The trippletalk is built around the doubletalk chip set, but has both serial
and USB . It may be more expensive.
Tom Fowle

Post by Gregory Nowak

Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

There are/were actually two versions of the doubletalk. The doubletalk
lt which I think you mean has a rs232 serial port. The
doubletalk pc was an ISA card.
Greg
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John G Heim

2017-03-20 13:26:28 UTC

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Wow, that is an amazingly generous offer, Keith. I whish I'd have
thought of it. I don't have a spare synth but I'd be willing to donate
toward a fund to get one if that would help.

Post by Keith Barrett
Hello Okash,
I have a spare apollo which I am prepared to donate if that would help
to reinstate hardware synth support for speakup.
Let me know if it will be of any use to you?
Regards
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-d. dunfee

2017-03-21 13:11:12 UTC

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As I understand it the triple talk is no longer being produced. The double
talk lt is available.

Post by Tom Fowle
The trippletalk is built around the doubletalk chip set, but has both serial
and USB . It may be more expensive.
Tom Fowle

Post by Gregory Nowak

Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

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Okash Khawaja

2017-03-24 10:20:14 UTC

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Thanks everyone for your input.

Based on the recommendations, I am going to order DoubleTalk LT with
serial port.

Keith, I'd also like to borrow your Apollo. Will email you for
details. Thanks, appreciate that :)

Okash

Post by -d. dunfee
As I understand it the triple talk is no longer being produced. The double
talk lt is available.

Post by Tom Fowle
The trippletalk is built around the doubletalk chip set, but has both serial
and USB . It may be more expensive.
Tom Fowle

Post by Gregory Nowak

Post by Samuel Thibault
Note that the doubletalk only has old rs232 serial connexion, but that's
not a problem: just get a usb/serial converter to convert, that will be
fine for the tests.

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