MOTM

This is sort of off topic - I just picked up one of the few d*g*t*l synths
I've seen worthy of sitting in the same rack with a MOTM system - the
Yamaha FS1R - a new FM synthesizer they released last year.  It is an
incredibly deep and complex instrument and I encourage MOTMers who are not
totally put off by the idea of d*g*t*l gear to check it out.  It is the
kind of synth I think might appeal to people who build their own modulars.
Not only can you do all the timbral bizarrerie of classical FM synthesis
with it, but it sounds _nice_ even on its own - there is a respectable
(not fantastic) DSP filter and effects block.  Haven't yet tried out the
410 with it for lack of preampage.

Apparently the FS1R has sold very poorly; I imagine no one understands it.
(You really need an external editor, there are way too many parameters to
program it from the front panel.)  It has been out for over a year and
mine is serial number 1246 :)

I am looking forward to using the FS1R as an "FM oscillator module" in the
MOTM system (endless digital FM freakout through two MOTM-420s !!)
You should check them out.

peace,
Chris Jeris