Re: [microsound] synth toys (NM)

[Kassen <kassen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ndkent;

> Thanks, I now see I jumped to the conclusion about XP based on my failed
> attempts with Win2K and the Nord Modular Editor.

I see, i never tried Win2K myself but XP works fine, I hear from a lot of
people that it´s good that we put Win2K behind us, regarding audio.

>
> I'll second the point that the unit has a potential very handy advantage
as
> it will function at 100% without a fast CPU -  given that the computer is
> only needed for editing, not for the actual dsp work which is done by
> hardware. Patches can be recalled from onboard memory and it can be played
> without the computer.

True. Even when there is a computer present, the modular has the advantage
of having extremely low latency when used as a effect, getting comparable
latency from a computer would require a lot of tinkering. Seeing as the
original question seemed to be about a small (and probably preferably
afordable) piece of gear, getting the Micro Modular and the smalest MIDI
controler around might be a good option. It would be hard to find a
alternative that would give more "power" at a more affordable price or in a
smaller package.

2nd Hand Micro Modulars go for around 300Euro these days which I still feel
is the best bargain in the history of electronic music.

Perhaps this would be a good time to point out that I have no shares in
Clavia. :¬)

> On the subject of the microKorg, if it sounds and works well for what you
do
> then that's great, I looked into it myself and didn't really like the
> relatively few knobs. While it's sound might be exactly what some
composers
> are looking for, it's one of the less analog sounding simulated analog
> synths imho.

Yes, I suppose so and if you compare the Korg´s options to those offered by
the Micro Modular with a small MIDI keyboard, particulary with regard to
what people on this mailinglist are going to want to do with a synth then I
think the Korg is losing the battle. I´ve heard very positive coments about
the Korg´s vocoder but in my view it´s losing a lot of points for naming
presets after musical styles and printing those on the front pannel.

Yours,
Kas.



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