Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Thanks for the words about the WX5, Richard.
 
>don't you find it difficult to
>begin
>something with just so many choices? Do you really use everything or do
>you
>end up working with a narrower number of those tools?

To start off a project, I narrow things to the extent of using next to none 
of them! On the RedMoon pages (URL below) you'll see that I just compose by 
sending loopy pattern data to the most generic of modules. The point is to set 
aside production issues until I've developed a musical idea to the point of 
knowing what kinds of effects I want to create with which tracks. I might put in a 
wobbly pitch or filter pattern that's destined to be an Evolver sequence. 
Then I can play with synths later on knowing what I'm trying to accomplish. The 
maxWerk-developed song structure is just a guideline, so I can stop trying to 
compose and think about voicing.

When I use my app maxWerk to generate a melody line, it's a point of 
satisfaction to substitute my live recording of that line later, along with any other 
parts I possibly can play myself in some way. That's why the WX5 appeals to 
me. 

Because I avoid going anywhere on holiday weekends, my weekend is looking 
like I'll be puffing snd tweedling in C! 


--Amanda
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