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As far as modulars, I wouldn't do it for _pads_. There are a million 
old and new synths that will do it a lot less painfully and less 
expensively. For a minimal four-voice pad, you'd need 8 VCOs, 4 VCFs, 8 
VCADSRs (if you wanted to be able to tweak the patch live at least), 4 
VCAs, and any modulation sources. I stick to old, high-upkeep beasts -- 
Korg DSS-1 ("The Limo"), Poly-Six. Nothing but lowpass is my only 
sadness.
: )

If you wanted atypical pads, or to get experimental w/ them, then 
modulars make sense. And it's so much fun!

Scott Deyo
The Bridechamber
contact@bridechamber.com
http://www.bridechamber.com
Jealous Edison Record Kompany
http://www.jealousedison.com


On May 27, 2008, at 8:54 PM, Erik Ribeiro wrote:

> how could i forget the PEK? actually, i have no experience with it at 
> all, but i've really wanted to check one out. i'm also really 
> interested in the LL electronics rozzbox.  andromeda seems like the 
> one for the  pads.
>
> i will own a prophet 08... eventually. it doesn't have a broad range 
> like the A6, but it does the kinds of sounds i like. forget 
> calibrating. i think both use chips, which limit the kind of work a 
> tech could do. i'm sure there's facility for tuning.
>
> the big problem i have with most poly synths is that they are islands. 
> yes, there's MIDI, but little if any CV. usually only filter inputs. 
> even the SE stuff no longer offers CV ins or outs. that reminds me, i 
> really like the sound  of the vermona perFOURmer. it's only 4 voice 
> and somewhat limited. but i still like its sound.
>
> oh, and of course there is the hardSID 4U. it's VSTi and a weirdo 
> hydrid digital/analog. you need a computer to run it, but at least 
> it's USB and small for touring. the SID chips have a very high noise 
> floor, but the noise and artifacts are very interesting (6581). the 4U 
> i think goes to great lengths to reduce unwanted noise. it also 
> produced some really mean sounds. if you buy 4 SID chips, that's 12 
> voices. unfortunately, the euro-dollar conversion is crazy now, so the 
> 300 euro version will set you back over $500 without SID chips.
>
> anybody have a sunsyn or other modern poly analog synths?
>
> i'm sure this had been a thread on many a list, but is it ridiculous 
> to do a poly synth on a modern modular platform? i guess if you want 
> traditional structure VCO-VCF-VCA, you have to have all three for each 
> voice. gets expensive and big  quickly.
>
> erik
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: phineousbonemachine <berticus_sledge@hotmail.com>
> To: dotcomformat@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:15:14 AM
> Subject: [dotcomformat] Poly analog pads (the big question)
>
>
> OK I love my dotcom, but I have 4 digisynths right now.
>
>  Yamaha Cs1x...first synth bought at a pawnshop for 125bucks.
>
>  Yamaha Cs6r...fun machine lots of wave forms to play with.
>
>  Novation x-station25. core of my small home demo rig. if you know
>  what it is then you know.......great controller.
>
>  Novation nova...I absolutly LOVE this little guy, and plan on buying
>  a supernova rack. I highly advise borrowing one for a weekend, fun
>  fun.
>
>  But, I want to add a poly analog synth to my setup.
>
>  Here is the big question:
>
>  I want polyphonic analog pads, with midi capabilites.
>  (synths like the roland mks-80 are great, but I want modern
>  stability. Trips to the tech for calibration is not an option.
>
>  So wich one?
>
>  Andromeda (such a fine beast),
>
>  Prophet 08 (nice sounds and great onboard sequencing features),
>
>  dave smith PEK?? (wonderfull marriage of the old and new! totally
>  unique)
>  keys or rack, either is fine.
>
>  I just can't make up my mind.
>
>  pros?....cons?
>
>  maybe some other suggestions?
>
>  and on a side note,
>
>  If I had the modules for 3 seperate sounds at once on the
>  dotcom.....what would I use to enable chord tracking? Thee age old
>  question =).
>
>  If someone out there knows of something with CV outs and ins that
>  would be a plus!
>
>  I find that I am constantly jamming with me dotcom (once the 960 gets
>  here I fear I will become a recluse LOL)
>
>  My nova is my main jamming tool..once I create a sound, I hop on the
>  dotcom and retro-engineer it! =) till I die this will remain my
>  favorite time sink.
>
>  I dont use me other synths all that much anymore.
>
>  Time for a studio upgrade.
>
>  Message boards have been slow due to the weekend so consider this
>  some food for thought.
>
>  any and all suggestions will be considered since this fall I am going
>  to buy one.
>
>  This post is all about gaining knowledge from those who have some or
>  all of these said boards and what they prefer in an analog poly.
>
>  TY in advance
>
>  l8r
>
>  P
>
>
>  
>