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Re: CMS synthesizers or SERGE? Need I ask?

2004-02-26 by john duval

I'll send ya a copy for free..how's that?? hahaha.
there are some folks that get along just fine with an
animal panel. for my part, i would add a second panel
for more processing..but that's just me. send me your
physical address and i'll get a copy off to you.
Kind regards
John DuVal


--- phlizmo@... wrote:
>
>
>
> Yeah I was wondering what would be the best option..
> I would like to hear the CD if possible.. How much?
> Would the Animal be enough?
>
> THanks!
>
> Derrick Espino
>
>
>
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I'll let others on this list wax profound about the
sound design possibilities with a Serg. suffice to say
that the CMS, in my book, is total overkill. yea...6k
for one panel?? i don't care if the jacks are potted
in gold and titanium. I just released a CD that is all
Serg. If you want a copy i'll send you one. It's a
pretty good overview of the sound shaping
possibilities offered by this instrument. the one
advantage CMS has over serg at this moment is delivery
scheduling. Right now Serge is quite slow but things
are picking up. If you don't mind the wait, it's more
than worth it.
Kind regards
John DuVal



--- phlizmo@... wrote:
> Hey Everyone, So like I have said, even though the
> prices are insane at the momment, I am really
> thinking about getting an Animal.. I am a musician
> but my main gig is Sound Design.. So from what I
> hear, since I have never touched a SERGE in my life,
> is that the SERGE is ideal for sound effects, as
> well as interesting, evolving peices of music.. I
> was looking into CMS synths, and was sent this link
> to their new site:
> http://discretesynthesizers.com/
>
> I checked out their stuff.. It all looks like ARP
> design but is supposedly very clean and powerfull..
> but a 6 module panel costs about 6 grand.. I think
> price wise, these guys may have SERGE beat though I
> could be wrong.. Anyone out there ever tried a CMS
> synth? Or is curently using their SERGE for sound
> design? ANyone in the Los Angeles area have a SERGE
> I could check out and maybe hear?? Thanks for all
> your help.. I would love to go with SERGE of course,
> cuz they look so much cooler than the CMS stuff..
> but..
>
> derrick espino
>
>
>
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Bill,

Extruded right angle aluminum is not bent, it is
formed and "pulled" or
extruded into the shape needed in the lengthwise
direction. It is the same
stuff that Rex is using today. The hardest part would
be making the slotted
holes, but a couple drill holes and a file should take
care of that.

FYI early STS circa 1994 used the cheap corner bent
aluminum.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Sequeira [mailto:bill@...]
>
> Biggest problem is to get them to look aesthetically
right.
>
> The pre-STS panels had exactly such ears, aluminum
bent at 90 degree
> angle,
> and they look horrible when compared to the new STS
rack ears.
>
> Maybe the problem is finding a material for the ears
that won't look like
> the corner shop bent it in a hurry for $1.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill
>
______________________________________________________________________
> Bill Sequeira, Ph.D.
> Principal, Axon Hillock
>
>
> > From: "John Loffink" <jloffink@...>
> > The rack ears are just 1 inch right angle extruded
aluminum with some
> holes
> > punched in them. Seems like it shouldn't be that
hard to make these as
> a
> > DIY project.
> >




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