> I was talking toThere is no doubt in my mind that a Buchla 200 system is equal in power and
> Guido the other day, who was telling me that "Touch" by Subotnick
> exemplifies the sonic virtues of the 200. If that is so, well, it's
> not that impressive.
sonic capabilities to a Serge.
Problem is, Serge systems are much more widespread and therefore being used
in many ways. Due to the financial commitment, it seems most Buchla 200
systems are held by collectors and enthusiasts alone.
Having owned both systems, in my opinion the Serge Wave Multiplier, Resonant
EQ, DSG, UAP and Frequency Shifter can't be beat.
On the Buchla side....
MOST of the modules are way more 'out there' than anything STS offers.
Pulse generators, Comb Filters with an output for each frequency, the
Complex Waveform Generator, which combines the equivalent of several Serge
modules in one unit. I can't even talk about some of the weirder modules
which, due to their rarity, I've never seen let alone heard.
The basic Buchla Oscillator is more limited in features than the NTO, but in
my opinion sounds a lot more ballsy.
Both Serge and Buchla are valid and equal in my opinion though.
As to the 200e?......
Well who knows.
On the face of it, again the modules are far more adventurous than anything
Serge. If you can afford it, it all comes down to performance and
reliability though. Serge already has the points on the board (as they say
in sports). Buchla and Associates have yet to prove they can pull off a
brand new modular system.