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Initially, I strenuosly objected to the 3.5 rating. MOTM got 4.5 and 
the Sorcerer got a 4.0.

Gino Robair was kind enough explain the whole thing over my 
childish whining. The rating is based on a subjective value 
judgement FOR THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF THE MAGAZINE!

Since most of the readers have little or no contact with analog 
modulars, sophistication and complexity DO account against you 
(in the rating). The lack of good user documentation was also a 
significant problem.

Wiard is greatly indebted to both Gino Robair and Robert Rich for 
a mature and gracious handling of the subject matter. In lesser 
hands, it could have been a debacle and spelled the end of 
Wiard altogether.

Mr. Rich had not touched either a Serge or Buchla before the 
review. By his own admission, the only modular he had used 
previously was a MOTM system. It is a testament to his talent as 
a musician and writer that he was able to grasp the value of the 
"West Coast school" ideas so rapidly.

Once again, I salute both Mr. Robair and Mr. Rich for their 
balanced and thoughtful treatment of very difficult material. 
Electronic Musician is the only magazine subscription I have. 
This dates to before the reviews, because I have admired Mr. 
Robairs selection of "non-mainstream" subject material.

> >I would agree
> > with the overall 3.5 rating.  This indicates to me a specialized 
product that