> If an analog synthesizer, like the Voyager, transmits midi data
when
> the knobs are turned, and responds to midi data, then won't the
> resolution be the same as a digital clone? 128 is 128 whether it's
> analog or digital, isn't it?
In some early discussions, Bob had promised that MIDI would be
downstream of the mechanical connection between the controllers and
the engine. Also downstream of the CV. So anything played on the
Voyager, should be buttery smooth. Also anything controlled by
Voyager using CV (control voltage). By contrast, I imagine any
Voyager functions controlled by MIDI will have the 128 steps, unless
Bob created a lag processor (a smoothing function) specifically to
address the issue.
I believe Andromeda uses MIDI to drive the internal engine (or at the
least it uses digital control) but does some processing to smooth the
functions. As does the Virus. As do some of the Kurzweils (PC2 and
K2600). Not sure about any other synths.
Cheers,
Jerry