[sdiy] Analog Originals vs. Digital "Recreations"

[Chad Coffman]

Because digital is much cheaper to manufacture, they usually have more 
features and a lower price.

However, digital units have a texture that can only be described as 
"lifeless" by comparison. Everything is too precise, too cold. No fun.




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gareth B." <paul-clinco at mindspring.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:06 PM
Subject: [sdiy] Analog Originals vs. Digital "Recreations"


>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?
>
> Thanks --
>
> Paul