SergeModular

Don't have M-modules yet but uploaded a pic of one of my panels with
colored knobs. I chose to apply the color scheme to this panel only
and not for the rest of my studio.


Cheers -- Bill
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Bill Sequeira, PHD

On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:28 AM, b3nnysf wrote:

> Hey Chris and gang,
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> Thanks for pointing that out!!! Yes, I too love the animal, or at
> least the idea of the animal, because I've never heard one yet!! My
> reasons for getting the creature + Quad slopes (Rex helped me decide
> as well as you guys) are because I want a small modular set up,
> flexible and compatible with my Roland 104 sequencer, Mooger control
> processor, Marshall Time Modulator and Steiner-Parker Synthacon.
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> So why no animal? I wanted M-class for it's smaller assortment of
> modules because I think I'll have a more "Ben-style" synth when its
> all complete... I stared at the animal for hours, it's very balanced
> and thought out for sure... I guess I just like that black module with
> the blue light and the STS pyramid -- It's drawing me into the void
> already!! reminds me of the floating eye pyramid thing on the dollar
> bill, haha!
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> I'm totally on the fence about the colored knobs issue, please write
> back quickly as Rex is mailing the quote today!!! also I like the pink
> switch caps, is that an option too? ;)
>
> later,
> ben
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> --- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com, "paradigmshiftbeats"
> <paradigmshiftbeats@...> wrote:
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>> Welcome, Ben!
>>
>> Not to disparage the awesome M-class, but if you have the resources
>> available for the examples you offered, why not consider...
>>
>> The Animal = oowey goodness, feedback, FM madness, insane modulation,
>> boxed/unboxed rhythm, and tones which can be thick, mega, distorted,
>> plucky, strange, radical, even downright pretty (one you left out)
>>
>> It's a great way to get to know the core Serge palette, and you can
>> add M-odules to your heart's content as you grow more familiar with
>> what floats your boat. I believe it would be comparable in price to
>> the other systems you mentioned.
>>
>> Spend some more time at James' shrine:
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>> http://www.carbon111.com/animal.html
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>> and enjoy the wonderful world of possibilities!
>>
>> Captain Chris
>> Animal Lover
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>> --- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com, "b3nnysf" <b3nnysf@> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi everybody, I have been on the fence for a long time about weather
>>> to get a Serge Creature + another undecided M-odule in a M-boat or
>> get
>>> a 4 module Buchla 200e in a Buchla boat. I have thought of every
>>> possible sound configuration possible and well, I'm terribly excited
>>> about the options!! So here are some questions I've been coming up
>> with:
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>>> (keep in mind, I love analog so the Serge is winning the debate)
>>>
>>> *1. creature and triple filter = oowey goodness, feedback and thick
>> tone
>>>
>>> *2. creature and triple osc = mega tones, FM madness
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>>> *3. creature and quad slope = FM tones, insane modulation
>>>
>>> 4. creature and gator = rhythm box, strange tones
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>>> 5. creature and sys interface = plucky guitar follower
>>>
>>> 6. creature and wave proc = mega distortions, radical tones
>>>
>>> I have no modular experience aside from playing with an EML 200,
>> which
>>> was limited but fun at the same time.. The Buchla box I dreamed up
>>> seems fun also, but the 1 volt per octave scheme would work better
>>> with the Roland crap kicking around my studio...
>>>
>>> Have I overlooked something valuable? Tell me what you think about
>>> those combos compared, * are main ones im thinking about... Thanks
>> for
>>> helping!!!
>>>
>>> I have already asked on AH about serge and buchla, so those comments
>>> are also apreciated and I reguard all your info on both modular
>>> systems very highly!!!
>>>
>>> later,
>>> ben
>>> ..
>>>
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