Wiardgroup

Chris wrote:

>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.<

But the musical genres you name (dance, D/B) are essentially 
sequencer based. Even a PAIA 2700 oscillator can be used accurately 
with a sequencer, as each note is individually set. Are you using 
your Buchla to play melodies with a keyboard? Are you multitracking 
such melodies?

Please don't take this the wrong way, but why are you using an analog 
for that kind of work? I don't see how that can be efficient.


>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?<

It has to do with the stability and linearity of the oscillators, 
etc.  I've never heard any Buchla owner speak highly of the filters.

BTW, I'd be very interested to hear your music!  Could you please 
post a sample?

johnm