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Gentlemen (and Ladies as the case may be),

As you probably all know, I make it a point not to censor/edit the list 
content, or intervene in any way unless I have something to add. 
However in this particular case I'm making an exception because I think 
we're rapidly veering towards non-constructive territory. I suspect I'm 
not the only one that feels we've played out the discussion on panel 
graphics, at least from the perspective of who likes and dislikes what, 
and why.

We've heard from a number of people with varied backgrounds, interests, 
and opinions on the subject. As one might expect with an issue as 
subjective and personal as the visual arts, there are a variety of 
opinions, each perfectly valid in its own right.

I agree with the previous poster (was it Dr. Mabuce?) who commented 
that it's great to see such passionate discussion about art & music. 
But now let me suggest that we move on to different subject matter.

Sebastian Kuehnl was kind enough to contribute a very interesting 
patch. This is excellent timing, as I was planning to post a sort of 
"call for patch examples" this week. The idea is to encourage those 
with Wiard systems at their disposal to create and document a single 
favorite or interesting patch (more would be great, but at least one), 
with a text description like Sebastian's, as well as an MP3 of the 
sound in action. The sound files and patches will ultimately end up in 
the Files section. In this manner we can accomplish several ends: we 
can provide impetus for the discussion of Wiard functionality and 
sound, and provide the Wiard-interested members some tangible examples 
of what the Wiard sounds like, why we like it, and how we're using it. 
I'll be posting at least one patch later this week.

Any other takers?

Mike


On Sunday, December 1, 2002, at 01:31 AM, konkuro wrote:

> Grant wrote:
>
>> Notice the use of decorative fonts, and other human friendly
> elements.<
>
> So far as I know, the classic Buchla 100 and 200 series are short on
> gewgaws, so that module really won't match.  I also would not find
> superfluity "human friendly," but where know where I'm coming from.
>
>> Also note that the Wiard "Riverdance" logo font is American
> Uncial, exactly as used by both Sequential Circuits for the
> Prophet series and Polyfusion for their logo. A fine bloodline in
> my estimation.<
>
> 'Tis not the font but the graphics that give Wiard its Riverdance
> reputation.
>
>> And, yes I was quit serious, I have built many slinky reverbs and
> taught others how to do so. It is a small world.<
>
> *GASP*  So, in some small, obscure way, you are partially my
> creation?  WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT?!
>
> Let me help you take Wiard to the next level...
>
> johnm