--- In SergeModular@y..., kursk1@e... wrote:
There is a tradeoff between ease of use and sophistication. A preset
synth requires no skill, but quickly becomes tiresome. A modular
synth (any patch cord type) is a bit more intimidating, but it will
take some time before you'll realize its full potential. The more
complexity, the more you'll have to work to fully explore a modular
system's potential. This leads to a deeper satisfaction. If you are
going to spend serious money for one, you may as well get one that
that offers a lot of exploration and potential i.e. the STS Serge
Modular.
Of course, anyone on this list is probably pro STS Serge.
So, I recommend you get a copy of the review of a Funstation found in
Keyboard Magazine - February 1998. The system covered appears to be a
Blue voice, a Red control, and a Sequencer panel (using the Egres
nomenclature.) A somewhat unbiased viwepoint. AND, read and re-read
the Egres site - especially the wizardy section. If patching up a
basic VCO,VFC,VCA sound (with modulation) is a mystery to you, do a
little reading on the web, beg some time on a system, etc. The only
way to learn is to dive in. Good Luck!!
Dr P
> helloBill,
> my name is Bill. This summer I'm gonna invest in a modular
> system and I would very much appreciate your opinions on
> choosing a system.
There is a tradeoff between ease of use and sophistication. A preset
synth requires no skill, but quickly becomes tiresome. A modular
synth (any patch cord type) is a bit more intimidating, but it will
take some time before you'll realize its full potential. The more
complexity, the more you'll have to work to fully explore a modular
system's potential. This leads to a deeper satisfaction. If you are
going to spend serious money for one, you may as well get one that
that offers a lot of exploration and potential i.e. the STS Serge
Modular.
Of course, anyone on this list is probably pro STS Serge.
So, I recommend you get a copy of the review of a Funstation found in
Keyboard Magazine - February 1998. The system covered appears to be a
Blue voice, a Red control, and a Sequencer panel (using the Egres
nomenclature.) A somewhat unbiased viwepoint. AND, read and re-read
the Egres site - especially the wizardy section. If patching up a
basic VCO,VFC,VCA sound (with modulation) is a mystery to you, do a
little reading on the web, beg some time on a system, etc. The only
way to learn is to dive in. Good Luck!!
Dr P