WHY? (was Re: [sdiy] ... Simulating a Moog)

[Paul Maddox]

Tony,

> I can only speak for myself. But I am very happy with this combination
> of modules... this coupled with a very large sampler and a bank of
> sample CDs would keep me happy for years.

but, using the sample CDs for added Timbres? Would you not prefer to be able
to create your own sounds rather than relying on someone else to sample it
and put them on a CD?

> I don't need anything else... and I'd
> rather have a newer car.

Ahh, yes, there is always the "I could use the money for ...." factor.

> Am I interested in creating new timbres? Yes, but not if I have to trawl
> through a manual the size of LOTR.

I seem to remember the DX7 user guide being fairly thick.
Come to think of it, try explaining to someone who's never used a synth, how
a modular synth works, I bet you're on for a LOTR sized volume to explain it
all.

> But call me old fashioned but I like to hear a tune in the music I
> listen to.

Agreed, so do I, but I also like to hear something new in the 'sound' aswell
as the melody.

Paul