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OK, OK, I was there. So far I've just been a lurker on the list, but
after seeing and hearing all the great synths there to the meeting, and
being exposed in one of Joe Pavone's pictures (standing behind Charles
Stella), I guess I can't hide anymore.

In case anyone cares, the demographics: I'm a freelance trombonist in the
NYC area, starting to do some writing and setting up a project studio at
home. I've been wanting to get a modular ever since I took an electronic
music class in college (Moog 15, Teac 4-track reel to reel). Having
finally decided that I would, I subscribed to Analog Heaven, listened for
a while, and came to the conclusion that MOTM is the way to go. This
meeting definitely confirmed it. Now I'm saving my pennies (and making
space) for my first order, hopefully by Xmas this year.

The meeting-lots of interesting folks. David Bivins happily demoed his
modules (and 777) for everyone, including a pre-production Lag processor
that is probably next on everyone's list now. Charles Stella had his
setup, including the Roland 180 keyboard he recently got at Dr. Sound. He
spent much of his time answering questions about his studio, though. Joe
Pavone controlled his MOTM with 2 AS sequencers and a modded 606; within
10 minutes after he got there, I think there were only 2 or 3 patch
points on his system without cables. Steve (RevTor) brought MOTM, a 777,
concussor modules, and a modded SK-1. Like David mentioned, he walked
into the room and attacked everything he could get his hands on. At one
point Steve and David had strung together 3 racks of MOTM, the 777, a
606, and were eyeing Joe's sequencers. When I left, Steve had both 777's
wired together and seeing how far he could push them.

I think that's all the equipment that showed up, but there were 8 or 10
more people there. I only remember a few names, so David or Charles will
have to fill in the blanks. I was the first to leave (a half hour after
the theoretical end time of the meeting), and the meeting was still going
strong.

Thanks again to Charles and David for pulling it together.

nathan durham