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Re : [elektron] RE: should i or shouldn't i....

2000-06-20 by Marc Horchler

Maybe they'll make a SID Modeling synth?  But then, it wouldn't be the same
anymore, would it?

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>De : Joeri Vankeirsbilck <joeri@belway.com>
>À : elektron-users@egroups.com
>Objet : Re: [elektron] RE: should i or shouldn't i....
>Date : Lund 19 juin 2000  15:17
>

> Hi,
>
>> is the microwave 2 as good as the 1st(is it worth the search?)
>
> It's "different". It's all digital whereas the I had more analog stuff
> in it (especially the filters). So, it definitely doesn't have the same
> amount of punch. On the other hand, the Microwave 2 can create more
> different types of sounds and is better for strings and pads. If you can
> afford both, get both as they complement eachother in many ways.
>
>> how does the xt compare...not looking for an analogue replacement but
>> something unique...
>
> XT is "almost" the same as the Microwave 2, but with more knobs, analog
> STEREO input (although I'm not sure whether it's summed to mono
> internally) and more DSP RAM (some earlier revisions of Microwave 2 had
> less DSP ram: can be upgraded when taking it in for the 30-voice
> update). The XT is also unique and complements virtual analog synths
> well.
>
>> but hey...sids getting a  little restless in the backround..placing an
>> order
>> for the sid tommorrow....
>
> Good choice! Just received a newsletter and their amount of chips is
> getting low (200 chips left) so it's the right time to get one if you
> haven't got it yet! This babe will be a classic for a very select group
> of users!!!
>
> Bye,
> Joeri
> --
> Joeri Vankeirsbilck
> joeri@...
>
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