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Re: New guy asks for advice

2002-10-05 by Mike Marsh

I meant 490, but I can't wait for the 480, too!

--- In motm@y..., "Mike Marsh" <mmarsh@s...> wrote:
> Wow, tough question. The 410 is an absolute must-have in my 
> opinion.  It is so versatile, you will rapidly not want to live 
> without it.  
> 
> The 420 has a very particular character that I love, and it 
distorts 
> nicely when overloaded.  the 440 is beautiful, too, but it doesn't 
> always works distorted.
> 
> The 480 is completely amazing.  You get a real bouncy, moogy sound 
> out of it.  Of all, the 480 is less versatile, but definately 
> has 'that sound'.
> 
> The 120 is also a very multi-faceted module.  You can use it as a 
> straight 'octaver' (but down to *4* octaves!).  You can make it 
ring 
> modulate the octaves to produce really weird timbres.  And you can 
> use it as a kind-of sequencer.
> 
> Yep.  They are all must-haves...I'd hate to have to choose!
> 
> Mike
> 
> --- In motm@y..., "auddog33" <matthew_macdonald@u...> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I'm new to your group and have just begun work on my MOTM 
synth.  
> > I've just finished my cabinet and power supply and expect my 
first 
> > shipment of modules any day now.  My cabinet can hold 20 rack-
> spaces 
> > worth of modules, and my current plan includes 13 modules.  I 
will 
> > definiately be building the 440 filter and would like to include 
> > another but I'm not sure which one.  My question is: has anyone 
> > heard/used all of Paul's filters and prefer one over the other?  
> > Also, is the sub-octave multiplexer a must-have module?
> > 
> > I welcome any/all advice.  Thanks!
> > 
> > Matt

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