MOTM

John Mahoney writes:
>>Well, opinions vary. Bob Moog -- maybe you've heard of him -- said that a
synthesizer is "a collection of instruments".<<

It's a collection of modules or sound modifying devices.  One can think of
it however they want, but that collection forms a whole instrument.  Of
course some people don't mind if their synth looks like a mess of different
modules, and I've seen pictures of some ugly synths like that.  I have three
different modular systems, but they're in completely separate cases.  I'm
sure nobody has a problem with the way that looks.

>>In any case, modules that look different can be functionally
compatible....  Trying to mix MOTM, Serge, and Doepfer would be another
story!<<

True, but this was all about the looks.  However, I mix MOTM and Doefper
with no problems.  I just wouldn't want them in the same case.  That would
look goofy.  Some people also find the look of an instrument inspiring for
creating music on.  Perhaps that's another aspect.

-Elhardt