John Mahoney writes:
>>Well, opinions vary. Bob Moog -- maybe you've heard of him -- said that a
synthesizer is "a collection of instruments".<<
It's a collection of modules or sound modifying devices. One can think of
it however they want, but that collection forms a whole instrument. Of
course some people don't mind if their synth looks like a mess of different
modules, and I've seen pictures of some ugly synths like that. I have three
different modular systems, but they're in completely separate cases. I'm
sure nobody has a problem with the way that looks.
>>In any case, modules that look different can be functionally
compatible.... Trying to mix MOTM, Serge, and Doepfer would be another
story!<<
True, but this was all about the looks. However, I mix MOTM and Doefper
with no problems. I just wouldn't want them in the same case. That would
look goofy. Some people also find the look of an instrument inspiring for
creating music on. Perhaps that's another aspect.
-Elhardt