From alt-mode Sent Wed, Feb 21st 2018, 20:02
From alt-mode Sent Wed, Feb 21st 2018, 20:02
Hmm, I find the semi-modular approach of the System 700 main block to be =
very fast to work with, more like an ARP 2600 than a Moog or 5U modular. =
The design of the System 700 is really a study in how the engineers at =
Roland looked at all the other modulars out there, found the best bits, =
added in some cool pieces, and executed well in the mid 1970s. Things =
like CV and audio mixers on each module and using sliders for most =
visual functions and knobs for sensitive tuning like oscillator =
frequencies, make tremendous sense. Envelopes can go from fairly slow =
(10 sec) to incredibly snappy. Even the jacks are set back from the =
front panels so there are no nuts on the front to come loose, making a =
very smooth front panel. The sequencer has timing functions that have =
yet to be implemented in any step sequencer that I=E2=80=99ve seen. The =
module and chassis construction is very solid. Yes, it takes up a lot =
of space and I have a few minor niggles on design choices but I have =
also only had to calibrate one oscillator, had one minor issue with an =
EG stage, and fix one light bulb in 15 years - a well built and well =
executed modular that will last a long time.
Eric
> On Feb 21, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Matt Davey <xxxx.xxx@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
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> Justin, I also only had one for a few weeks. Yes it was different to =
the 100m in many ways of course, but it's still basically a big =
monosynth. And being so big, i found it less dynamic to patch and play =
than the 100m. Maybe that's part of the appeal. It's less dynamic, so =
you end up settling for something closer to the sound of the raw =
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> If they were both the same price, i would jump on the 100m in an =
instant, hands down. Much more workable machine. Better for making =
sounds. =20
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