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----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Korsten <peterk@...>
To: <AN1x-list@egroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 6:51 AM
Subject: Re: [AN1x-list] Sampler v. computer (Slighly off topic)
> kees balde shared with us:
> > Yes, pianos are still in use, but there are many instruments (see
medieval
> > instruments) that are very old fashioned and nobody (except freaks at
> > universities) plays on them anymore. So the synthesizer may be replaced
by
> > something better.......maybe
>
> There were predecessors to the piano, that aren't in use anymore.
> The piano is a highly evolved instrument, and it is better than
> what came before it.
>
> The same goes for more primitive medieval instruments. You can
> still get them, but they have been overtaken by the guitar. And
> since "everyone" uses a guitar, every publication is about guitar,
> and thus everyone uses a guitar...
>
> But synthesisers as a whole are a group of constantly evolving
> instruments, which sets them apart from more traditional, accoustic
> ones. There isn't much development of actual new accoustic instruments:
> the saxophone was one of the last ones to make an impact.
>
> So synthesisers won't be replaced, though they will evolve. Whether
> they will ever stop evolving - will there be a time when all
> synthesis methods have been invented and perfected? - is an
> interesting question.
>
> Developments seem to point towards seperation of instrument and
> interface (soft synths and PLG boards), and modelling is still
> going on.
>
> - Peter
>
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