Re: [AH] Modular Synth Beginner Needs Help!

From John Woods
Sent Thu, May 6th 1999, 23:42

OK, about five people have reccomended the MOTM, so I'll sure to look at
them when I have some more money. Right now, I'm more interested in hearing
more opinions on the Paia 2700 and Roland Sys 100, since they're the only
complete systems I can get in my budget ($500) I do plan to expand to better
units such as the MOTM, but for now, I just want a solid starting block.
Thanks for all the replies so far!

Cheers,
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Tentochi <xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xx.xxx>
To: John Woods <xxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xxx>; Analogue Heaven Mailing List
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Date: Thursday, May 06, 1999 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: [AH] Modular Synth Beginner Needs Help!


>Well, I was waiting to get my whole system up to talk about this, but I
>whole-heartedly recommend the Synthesis Technology MOTM!  Incredible
>quality, incredible company, professional, honest, good price.  Check them
>out at http://www.synthtech.com.  If you don't have one already, why not?
I
>am finishing building the VCO this evening (you can buy them as kits or
>preassembled).  ST is going to be coming out with a starter systems this
>summer I believe in case you have trouble deciding what modules to get.
>Doepfer and Paia can't touch the quality of the MOTM.  And it fits rather
>nicely in a 19" rack.  Seven filters are coming out this summer including
an
>exact replica of the MS-20 filter.  I don't think you can go wrong with the
>MOTM.
> Modular is not really a budget avocation, but the MOTM is very well priced
>for the excellent quality you receive.
>
>Cheers!
>Tentochi
>
>> Hi, I'm new to the list.
>> I'm undertaking the building of a "budget" modular system as a summer
>> project, but I'm having problems deciding where to start. Right
>> now, I could
>> get either a Roland System 100 101 or a Paia 2700 system. I
>> eventually want
>> to add others modules (Doepfer, Paia, etc) and will keep expanding for as
>> long as I can. I'm not sure which would be a better starting
>> block. The Paia
>> is more of a real modular, but the sys 100 has better sound. Is it easy
to
>> patch other modules into the sys 100? Are there any limitations as to
what
>> can be done with it? Any advice, suggestions, encouragement, etc... is
>> greatly appreciated.
>> John
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