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--- In AN1x-list@y..., terryfunken@a... wrote:
> "Emulating"- that's exactly it!- I think this is one thing that I 
hate the 
> most in a lot of hardware stuff (as well as the sound- and yes we 
are all 
> entitled to our own
> opinions ! :-))- The Nord Micro/Modular is about the only hardware 
synth I 
> know of where you can break out of that mold. 

The Nord is a totally different concept, well maybe not since it 
is 'emulating' a modular synth. I wouldn't mind if Access gave it a 
go as a new synth model though.  :-)

Maybe the K-5000, Fizmo and, Microwave XT would fall in the non-
emulation category? (although, I guess the XT is based on the PPG) 

Here's an example of why I like the Virus b. The track is 
called "Precursor Legacy" and an excerpt from it can be found at:

http://mp3.com/dreamquest
   - or -
http://ampcast.com/sayer
  
The two synth sounds between 3:12 and 3:55 (not the kick that comes 
in) is the Virus. Isn't that a nice unique sound?  :-)

> Ahhh- My mate Justin (who runs the Topica Nord Modular list- oh 
> i'm such a name dropper hehehe!) gave me this link- this is a very 
cool synth 
> indeed- especially if you are a fan of the SIDstation!
> 
> http://www.droid.dk/
> 
> Definately worth a listen- a sort of virtual EMS VCS3 (My all-time 
favourite 
> synth!)
> 

Cool... I'll check it out. Thanks for the link!

Sayer