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Subject: Re: [motm] Re: Imitative Synthesis and Implications for Hardware

From: jneilyahoo@...
Date: 2007-04-21

>
> Using my analog synth to imitate other instruments seems
> counter-intuitive. E.G.-if I wanted a clarinet part (not that I can
> imagine that happening in Chubland!) I'd find a clarinet player.=20=20
>
> Mind you, the synth experience will be different for everyone and
> imitation is probably an interesting hobby. I just don't get it.
>
> Chub - Mr. "I don't get much"=20=20
>

Mostly I'd agree.

On the other hand, I was always a bit surprised at how many people
want their synth sound to be instantly recognizable . I always figured
one of the strengths of synths was their chameleon-like nature, and that
a synth was most interesting when you couldn't tell "what the hell
instrument made that sound".

I found it odd that people would get excited by -- and this is just an
example, don't take it all out of context -- an MS-20 not because of
the range of sounds it could make, but rather because it had "that MS-20
Sound".

So, back to topic, having EQ on board makes perfect sense to me -- the
more filters the better!

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