MOTM

In a message dated 00-03-21 13:02:13 EST, you write:

<< 
 It sure would be cool to have a "parametric oscillator" though, where the
 partials could be specified and modulated in real time. This probably drifts
 into the digital domain.
  >>


ken,
yeah, this would probably be most readily accomplished with a digital gizmo 
or synthesis program.  the closest analog equivelent that springs to mind 
would be using an "overclocked" vco to drive a sequencer to produce a complex 
stepped wave that could then be slewed / filtered as needed. 
i agree that some "new" devices would be interesting beyond the rm / freq. 
shifter ! don`t know what might be possible or practical however.
re : gongs - i always seem to get better sounds using fm, even limited 
non-through zero, than with rm`s. might just be my ears though. i do like the 
rm for its ability to create very dissonant metallic type sounds, etc..
best,
dave v.