Wiardgroup

> I do not think it is possible for anyone at this time. Particularily
> with the investment in synthesizer modules done in thru hole
> technology. Forces in the electronic industry itself are putting
> great price penalties on "old" parts. The cost of Bakelite knobs
> went from $0.73ea to $1.56ea in ONE year!
You're right. Companies like Doepfer and Analogue Systems have revived the
monster modular, but at a price point even the bedroom musician can afford.
MOTM, Wiard, Modcan et al, have entered the marketplace and offered products
of equal quality (if not greater) than anything available in anologue
synthesis' heyday.
Products like Pro Tools and Logic Audio have brought high end, digital
recording to the masses. Now there is a clamour for someone to build an
analogue mixer to go with it, but no one can make something that matches the
old classics (Neve, API, Helios etc..) with a modern bent at a price
remotely affordable to anyone other than a few dozen 'super musicians'.
Therefore, it's a non starter.
CW