MOTM

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From: <media.nai@...>
Anyway, we are getting to the point where a Mini-Moog might be replaced by
a group of MOTM modules.  Like most people who use sequencers, I only use
the Moog keyboard when programming patches.  For someone like me, who lives
where a two-bedroom apartment can ask $2000/month, space is a huge issue.
For people who are thinking of converting a barn into a cabinet for their
modules, space isn't an issue -- otoh, the price of a Mini-Moog can buy an
acre of land, or maybe a couple of cows :)

--LH--
I don't own a Mini, but I do own a Micro.  And, I can say without
reservation it is my favorite non-modular mono-synth of those I have owned.
Unlike modular, which I am still struggling with, the Micro provides me with
instant gratification and a uniquie sound I have been unable to duplicate on
other synths.  I have not yet tried to dial in the MOTM system to do so.  It
is on my to-do list.  However, I can say that even if I was able to
accomplish that task, it would not lessen my love of the Micro, nor my
desire to continue to own it.  While MOTM will do so much more, I like the
speed with which I can get that particular sound I love on the Micro.  I
have never understood the love on the Mini only becuase I have never owned
one.  But, I can onderstand why others love it assuming they find similar
parallels to reasons I will never part with my Micro.

Funny enough, I have never come to feel that way about my MS-20.  In fact,
it sits idle so much, I have considered selling it.  Maybe I just don't get
it, when it comes to "that" sound of the MS-20. Maybe that is why I prefer
the 440 filter to the LP of the 420. I am so much looking forward to the
490.

So, is a MiniMoog worth the inflated prices they bring today?  Apparently,
as they continue to trade regularily.  My guess is you have to own or have
owned one to really appreciate why.  Personally, I have yet to be able to
turn loose of that kind of cash for something that old (I bought my Micro
for $100 before analog was back in style).

I think it would be great to hear from MOTMers who own both to tell us why
thay "must keep" the Mini or why they are considering selling it at today's
inflated prices to finance more modular.  Sometimes I don't know what is
right.  I know for me, I have come to a point that I know my modular habit
will have to change somewhat before the end of the year.  Most of the time I
used to spend using my synths has been replaced by building and wiring
cabinets, doing metal design work, converting Blacet modules, running a web
site, and the list goes on.  I hope as I finish my cabinet this fall that my
modular construction time will fall back to building that ocassional new
MOTM module that shows up ready for a no hassel assembly job.

This comes from the perspective of a guy who lives where $2000 a month will
buy you a 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home of your own, and cows are plentiful (in
and out of the freezer). And, space is not an issue.
Larry Hendry