[sdiy] Analog Originals vs. Digital "Recreations"

[R. D. Davis]

Quothe Gareth B., from writings of Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 08:06:44PM -0700:
> I haven't much experience with commercially built synthesizers, but I've 
> played with some of the purported digital versions of analog machines at 
> music stores (e.g. the Nord Modular).
> 
> For those of you who have experienced both, how much audible difference is 
> there between the archaic originals and the latest-and-greatest digital 
> versions?

Firstly, twiddling knobs and switching switches is a far more
enjoyable and satisfying activity than moving a mouse around.  :-)
Having said that, I can't comment on the differences in sound quality
since the closest that I have to any of the synths listed is a
Juno-60.

For those not familiar with it, a selection of digital versions of
analog synths can be found in the free Bristol software for Linux; it
emulates the following synths:

       Moog Mini
       Moog Voyager (Bristol "Explorer")
       Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
       Roland Juno-6
       Yamaha DX-7 (or an FM-7?)
       Hammond (single manual)
       Hammond B3 (dual manual)
       Vox Continental
       Fender Rhodes

Getting this thread back on topic, as far as SDIY usage of this,
perhaps the aforementioned software can be useful for experimenting
with those simulated classic synths in the creation of an SDIY synth
that combines some (or as many as possible... drool!) of their
combined features and sound, with additional features.

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