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Subject: Re: [motm] Re: 440

From: Robert van der Kamp <robnet@...>
Date: 2003-11-20

On Wednesday 19 November 2003 17:57, Mike Marsh wrote:
> Hey Robert -
>
> The 440 is probably my favorite MOTM filter. It has a
> 'woody' character to it that is alomost acoustic. The
> 490 is fatter, but has a limited timbre range, IMO.

Yes, I already noticed the almost acoustic character. :)

> I dunno about the P5, but my guess is that you would be
> hard-pressed to find a higher quality filter ∗anywhere∗,
> particularly on a decades old synth. This is the first
> time I've heard that the 440 was P5- inspired. Is this
> true?

Have a look at the official 440 page. The way I read it, the
440 gives you the P5 rev. 2 filter. Now I never had the
chance of playing that synth, but if it has five of these
440 babies built in... it must sound impressive!

Anyway, who cares. I've got my 440. ;)

- Robert