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Subject: [AN1x] Re:(OT) OTHER SYNTH/ PM

From: "phonophobie" <sidstation@...>
Date: 2002-07-24

--- In AN1x-list@y..., "sayersmusic" <Sayer@S...> wrote:
> --- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> > "Emulating"- that's exactly it!- I think this is one thing that I
> hate the
> > most in a lot of hardware stuff (as well as the sound- and yes we
> are all
> > entitled to our own
> > opinions ! :-))- The Nord Micro/Modular is about the only hardware
> synth I
> > know of where you can break out of that mold.
>
> The Nord is a totally different concept, well maybe not since it
> is 'emulating' a modular synth. I wouldn't mind if Access gave it a
> go as a new synth model though. :-)
>
> Maybe the K-5000, Fizmo and, Microwave XT would fall in the non-
> emulation category? (although, I guess the XT is based on the PPG)
>
> Here's an example of why I like the Virus b. The track is
> called "Precursor Legacy" and an excerpt from it can be found at:
>
> http://mp3.com/dreamquest
> - or -
> http://ampcast.com/sayer
>
> The two synth sounds between 3:12 and 3:55 (not the kick that comes
> in) is the Virus. Isn't that a nice unique sound? :-)
>
> > Ahhh- My mate Justin (who runs the Topica Nord Modular list- oh
> > i'm such a name dropper hehehe!) gave me this link- this is a very
> cool synth
> > indeed- especially if you are a fan of the SIDstation!
> >
> > http://www.droid.dk/
> >
> > Definately worth a listen- a sort of virtual EMS VCS3 (My all-time
> favourite
> > synth!)
> >
>
> Cool... I'll check it out. Thanks for the link!
>
> Sayer

hi,
i like the droid. i thought about droid to make my litlle friend;)
what is the ems vcs3? never heard of it. is there a webpage of it ?

-phonophobie