The 490 is really built to resemble the Moog modular. There ∗is∗ a
'moog sound' that is ∗somewhat∗ common to the modular and the mini, but
they really do have quite distinct sounds. You'll get a 'very close'
re: the modular and a 'hm... related' re: the mini.
Scott K Warren wrote:
>How close is the sound of the MOTM-490 uVCF to the vintage filters in
>the Moog modular and the Minimoog? I don't have any Moog filters and
>I'm sure my ear isn't good enough to hear the difference anyway
>(software guy, not musician), but I'm curious what people think.
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>This is not to start an AH-style "which filter is better" thread. I
>just happened to acquire a couple of Minimoog oscillator boards for my
>MOTM modular to assimilate, and I am wondering how close I'll be to the
>fabled Minimoog sound if I run them through MOTM-490's and use other
>MOTM modules for the remaining voice functions. Paul S's blurb says the
>490 captures all the subtle characteristics of the original, and as far
>as I know Paul is always right!
>
>Inquiring minds want to know,
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>skw
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