MOTM

OK, OK, I was there. So far I've just been a lurker on the list, but 
after seeing and hearing all the great synths there to the meeting, and 
being exposed in one of Joe Pavone's pictures (standing behind Charles 
Stella), I guess I can't hide anymore. 

In case anyone cares, the demographics: I'm a freelance trombonist in the 
NYC area, starting to do some writing and setting up a project studio at 
home. I've been wanting to get a modular ever since I took an electronic 
music class in college (Moog 15, Teac 4-track reel to reel). Having 
finally decided that I would, I subscribed to Analog Heaven, listened for 
a while, and came to the conclusion that MOTM is the way to go. This 
meeting definitely confirmed it. Now I'm saving my pennies (and making 
space) for my first order, hopefully by Xmas this year.

The meeting-lots of interesting folks. David Bivins happily demoed his 
modules (and 777) for everyone, including a pre-production Lag processor 
that is probably next on everyone's list now. Charles Stella had his 
setup, including the Roland 180 keyboard he recently got at Dr. Sound. He 
spent much of his time answering questions about his studio, though. Joe 
Pavone controlled his MOTM with 2 AS sequencers and a modded 606; within 
10 minutes after he got there, I think there were only 2 or 3 patch 
points on his system without cables. Steve (RevTor) brought MOTM, a 777, 
concussor modules, and a modded SK-1. Like David mentioned, he walked 
into the room and attacked everything he could get his hands on. At one 
point Steve and David had strung together 3 racks of MOTM, the 777, a 
606, and were eyeing Joe's sequencers. When I left, Steve had both 777's 
wired together and seeing how far he could push them.

I think that's all the equipment that showed up, but there were 8 or 10 
more people there. I only remember a few names, so David or Charles will 
have to fill in the blanks. I was the first to leave (a half hour after 
the theoretical end time of the meeting), and the meeting was still going 
strong. 

Thanks again to Charles and David for pulling it together.

nathan durham

I actually bought the last Roland keyboard from Dr. Sound.  It was a 180.
The 181s and the 184s were all gone.  BTW, the 182 is the Roland Sequencer.

It was great to open such on old piece of equipment for the first time.

Anyway, I would like to purchase a 184 (perhaps a 181).  If anyone knows
where I can purchase one, has an old one for sale, or decides they can't
keep the one they just purchased, please let me know.

Please respond privately...

THANKS!!!!
Todd
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