Though it could just be the tuning difference noted below, I like the sound
of the 490 better. To me it sounds more "vintage" and "warm". :) I assume
most people will be going for that kind of sound with that filter (I know I
will). I hear Wakeman and Emerson, rather than Carlos - which was perhaps
intended based on Paul's comment about it being close enough for rock, etc.
(So maybe it does sound a little like a Mini, and not strictly like the 904a
- though I've never owned/played either so I couldn't say.)
Either way, it's on my WTB list. Unfortunately, I haven't x'd anything off
that list for a long time as my live gig (worship leading at church) has
eaten most of my gear funds this year. Gotta get the VCOs first - oh and
that pesky MIDI/CV thing... :) Life is good when your biggest $ concern is
when you'll be able to buy your next module (even if the time is measured in
Quarters!)
Larry David
(motmclergy/"some other Stooge")
> From: "alt_mode" <yahoo@...>
> Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:55:32 -0000
> To: motm@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [motm] Re: MOTM 940/Moog 904A comparison
>
> --- In motm@y..., "Paul Schreiber" <synth1@a...> wrote:
>> OK, it's really '490. I did notice the 904A is "brighter", so I
> looked at the spectra on WinAMP.
>> You can plainly see (and hear) it. This is either the CV Mod not
> being set exactly, or the
>> initial Freq not set exactly.
>>
>
> Yes, it is really hard to get two filters, especially an old 904A
> that barely oscillates, to tune and track together. I tried to get
> the initial frequency correct with a tuner but it was hard to
> maintain that over the entire sweep.
>
>
> Eric