MOTM

In a message dated 2/6/2000 7:23:39 AM, Cary.Roberts@... writes:

<< The coolest analog product at NAMM (besides the Manley gear and
Urei reissues) had to be either the Alesis Andromeda or the Studio
Electronics Omega 8.>>  

Studio Electronics seems to show something new every year, although I haven't 
seen too much of it out in the field.  Is the Alesis Andromeda a TRUE analog 
including osciallators?  I've never heard anything from them that had any 
balls....   I'll have to check it out again.

<<I don't get the point of the Mephisto.  Motorized knobs?  It's a good idea 
on a recording console, but just about worthless on an analog synth.  And 
especially when it inflates the price of the synth. >>

I like motorized controls for the same reason it is popular on recording 
consoles (such as Harrison's)... because it doesn't require any compromise to 
the analog circuitry.  It is merely recalling what our hands do.

Of course, just my opinionated opinion.  Different strokes!

Ivan