MOTM

I think the idea of a series of modules based on analog modeling 
(sometimes referred to as physical modeling) is a great one.

In fact the whole idea is to create an analog in the electronic 
realm of a musical instrument.  For instance for a woodwind, you 
would have a generator of some sort which would simulate the reed 
and a resonator which would simulate the body of the instrument. 
Voltage control inputs would cause the generator to respond to such 
things as lip pressure, breath, tongue placement etc.

The first step is usually to create a mathematical model of a class 
of instruments.  Most physical modeling synths are digital, but 
there is no reason the mathematical formulas cannot be modelled in 
the analog realm.  

I have used some of the Yamaha synths which incorporated physical 
modeling and some of the Korg synths as well, such as the Z1 and the 
Prophecy.  When you think about it the whole reason they are called 
synthesizers is because they synthetically create an electronic 
model of a physical instrument.

Although I love the idea of a series of modules with this basis I 
hope JH takes his time.  Paul has so much great stuff coming out I'm 
starting to worry about how I'm going to afford it all.  Oh well, I 
can always sell more old stuff.