[ Editor's Note: Laurent Coray is a new subscriber (02Jul96).  In
 [ his letter of introduction addressed to me, he mentioned the
 [ URL (Pointer to Web Page) for his company's new product.  I
 [ invited him to summarize the contents of the Web page for the
 [ group, as not all of you have Web access.  I've hope Laurent
 [ will also send an introduction about himself in the future.
 [ Here's the summary of his Web Page:

Greetings to all,

My name is Laurent Coray, I am the owner of Octet Design.  We are
introducing a new MIDI/organ product called UM1.  The UM1 is an
interface box with MIDI input and output on one side, and 128
input/outputs on the other side.  It can be used as a console MIDI
encoder (generates MIDI codes from key presses) or as a MIDI
decoder-driver (activates solenoid outputs according to MIDI codes
received).

The UM1's main features are:

      128 input/outputs (each of two 64 I/O group is programmable as
      input or output)

      Outputs are TTL compatible, or open collector solenoid drive at
      0.250A, 40volts

      Output option -P provides solenoid drive at 0.500A, 40volts

      Outputs are short protected and have built-in clamp diodes

      4 PWM outputs for controllers

      1 pulsing output for solenoid driven "vibrato"

      Inputs are active low or high with built-in pull-ups/down, with
      switch debounce

      enclosure with mounting brackets

      Fast MIDI interface allows up to 16 UM1 modules in series

      Windows software utility for setup and diagnostics

      Compatible with standard MIDI keyboards and sequencer software

      UM1 universal MIDI interface, standard outputs $249

      UM1-P universal MIDI interface, power outputs $279

available august 96

The datasheet can be found at  http://www.octetdesign.com/um1.html

Our goal is to offer great products at reasonnable prices to support
organ builders and other MIDI enthousiasts.  The UM1 is our first MIDI
product, and we will expand our offering in hardware and software.  Our
product line is customer driven so send in your wish lists at
info@octetdesign.com.

Regards,

Laurent
laurent@octetdesign.com