One could patch several modules to the same buss and it would be like multing or mixing.
Said modular could have, say, 99 busses, which is more than most people have in patchcords.
With this type of design, the patching could easily be remembered and recalled.
If the controls were also digitized, the entire patch could be programmable.
I know this wouldn't work so well when trying to interface with other modulars, but it's an idea I've had for some time and I can't see any real problems with it.
Any input?
