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Re: [motm] Normalization

2002-08-30 by Adam Schabtach

> I'd create a basic Arp Oddessy or Mini-Moog assemblage of modules as the
> starting point.  With enough modules, maybe have more than one "synth".  That
> could be a nice starting point or possibly make a modular synth more useable
> in a live situation.  Your thoughts?

Different strokes for different folks. I always fought against the
normalized, quasi-patchable nature of my Odyssey, and even cut some PC board
traces and added a couple of toggle switches on the front panel to defeat
some of its normalized signal paths. It's difficult for me to think of any
normalization in my MOTM that I wouldn't end up defeating as often as using.
Ganging together EGs or VCOs does make sense, but I already find that Y
cables work well for that.

(If anyone ever runs across a gold-faced Odyssey with two non-standard
bat-handle toggle switches near the left end of the keyboard, it was once
mine. I sold it to a friend when I was in college and was getting all
excited about them newfangled MIDI synths. Sigh.)

--Adam

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