[db filters?]

[Liverdrain]

On 9 Mar 1999, Harry Bissell wrote:

> I've noticed that some synths have different filters you can switch to;
> like a 24db filter, 12 db filter 8 db filter (do i say this correctly? i
> hope so..) and i was wondering:
> how important are those features in an analogue or virtual analogue syth or
> synthmodule (in terms of the _variety_ of sounds it can make through
> them..) more specifically i mean:
> how important are these? and is it like the more you have of these the
> better you are off..?
I wonder if a VC switch that selects which of the various filters in your
unit/rig/modular is currently running would be worth my time. I s'pose I
coule just use a footswitch...ah welll.
FYI: I found a used SH-101 for $275 USD if anyone is interested. Bettery
cover is missing, otherwise it looks real clean.

"The SCI Prophet 600... tear it out of that housing, rack 'er up and
  semi-modularize it, and you got yourself one heck of a machine..."