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If an analog synthesizer, like the Voyager, transmits midi data when 
the knobs are turned, and responds to midi data, then won't the 
resolution be the same as a digital clone? 128 is 128 whether it's 
analog or digital, isn't it?


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> If an analog synthesizer, like the Voyager, transmits midi data 
when 
> the knobs are turned, and responds to midi data, then won't the 
> resolution be the same as a digital clone? 128 is 128 whether it's 
> analog or digital, isn't it?

In some early discussions, Bob had promised that MIDI would be 
downstream of the mechanical connection between the controllers and 
the engine. Also downstream of the CV. So anything played on the 
Voyager, should be buttery smooth. Also anything controlled by 
Voyager using CV (control voltage). By contrast, I imagine any 
Voyager functions controlled by MIDI will have the 128 steps, unless 
Bob created a lag processor (a smoothing function) specifically to 
address the issue. 

I believe Andromeda uses MIDI to drive the internal engine (or at the 
least it uses digital control) but does some processing to smooth the 
functions. As does the Virus. As do some of the Kurzweils (PC2 and 
K2600). Not sure about any other synths.

Cheers,

Jerry