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--- In AN1x-list@y..., "sayersmusic" <Sayer@S...> wrote:
> --- 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

hi,
i like the droid. i thought about droid to make my litlle friend;) 
what is the ems vcs3? never heard of it. is there a webpage of it ?

-phonophobie