Karl,
this one is simple. I was on the fence for ages about the 480 during a ∗slow∗ period of module purchasing. Recently I bought one and I must say it is more useful and unique than I thought it would be. Although neither filter section goes into oscillation, with full resonance on both sections and some FM sweeps, you can make for some DEVASTATING bass and modulation sounds. Having separet controls for res and both High and Lowpass Freq sections is awesome. I originally thought I would miss out on some sounds by only having one FM input to mess around with but boy was I wrong. The one FM input with the two independantly controlled sections is really smart in design. Having two a-al the brewster mod would only make the module more powerful but I cannot sacrifice the space to do it. Overall, I love the 480 and find it a very nice addition to the MOTM collection of filters.
In comparison to the 485, the grunge-factor is missing. It has a much smoother character and really does make for good brass sounds with the right patch. Highly recommended. If you want some serious glitchy filter behavior, go for the 485. Super quirky and really puts out some 303-type sounds if you are looking for those.
Way to go Crow and Paul, thanks for bringing both of these filters to market!
kheck73@... wrote:
In a message dated 7/3/2006 11:18:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, synth1@... writes:
I'm sure there are many comments and questions. I have Dr. Pepper chilled
I bet the DP 10-2-4 is the original formula from that place in Texas that still uses pure cane sugar ;).
I'm curious how the 480 (CS-80) filter sounds compared to a pair of 485's (GX-1 filter). Also, how does a single 485 sound compared to a half of the 480? There are no 485 demo's up, and I'm trying to make a decision. I'm not looking for an opinion of the sound, just how they differ in timbre, response, etc.
Thanks, -Karl.
Thomas White
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