MOTM

Buy two filters. 420 + 440 or 490.

On Feb 18, 2009, at 12:40 AM, argitoth wrote:

> Now that I said that, let me say this. Whichever filter I get, I
> really want to have the ability to do dual resonance peaks. Also, the
> filter must have at least two modes: Lowpass and something else. That
> means the 490 and 440 are out as it's only a lowpass. The 410 is out
> because it's only bandpass. There's nothing in the 480's description
> that says it's harsh. The audio demos for the 480 are... kinda boring
> (in my opinion, sorry!). That means the 480 is out. That leaves the
> 420 and the 485. According to their descriptions, they are both on the
> harsher side. HOWEVER no audio demos SHOW IT (in my opinion). That's
> my frustration! The only way (in my opinion) to reveal a filter's
> harsh character is with near-max and max resonance with filter sweeps
> with a low-pitch saw at relatively high gain.
>
> I know what you're thinking. "If you haven't heard any audio demos you
> like, maybe these filters aren't for you, look elsewhere!" However, I
> want MOTM quality more than I want "my perfect filter." I'm willing to
> compromise. I don't NEED A-106-1's crazyness. In the future I'll
> definitely want to have all MOTM filters. But as for my FIRST
> purchase, I do want the MOTM filter with the harshest character.
>
> Finally, let me pose the questions:
>
> 1. What filter do you suggest for me?
> 2. Can you provide an audio demo with my specifications of the filter
> you suggest? --- low-pitch saw (two or three octaves below middle C)
> of relatively high gain, near-max and max resonance, filter sweeps in
> lowpass mode.