Wiardgroup

Johnm,
As I said, I'm using Buchla modules constantly for mainstream melodic parts
in television music scores. I've found the Buchla Oscillators have
tremendous low end for dance music and/or Drum n Bass type stuff.
I don't understand your blanket statement. If you have oscillators,
envelopes, filters and a keyboard (even if it's kinesthetic), why can't you
make melodic or 'traditional' types sounds, as opposed to avante garde or
'atonal' as you put it?
The beauty is, with Buchla you've got all the esoteric capabilities too.
I don't disagree with your general argument. I just think some of the
examples you're putting forward to support it are WAY off base.
Does a television score count as a 'traditional recording' in your book?
If so I've done 3 so far this year that were heavy on Buchla generated
melodic material.