From Tim Parkhurst Sent Thu, Jan 4th 2007, 23:05
On 1/4/07, Todd Sines <xxxxx_xx@xxxxx.xx> wrote: > hello everyone, I think this is the 20th time I've resubscribed to AH. > > I am contemplating selling my Arp 2600 [fair condition, 4 broken > sliders, tolex in ok shape, but sounds good] and in turn, purchasing > some new modular stuff. I am not looking for an end-all solution, but > rather, a collection of modules that will allow me to just make weird > sounds.. > > Minimum modular list would be 2x VCOs, 1 multi-mode filter [leaning > towards Synthesizers.com filter], Envelope Generator, MIDI-CV input, > VCA and then some weird stuff... > > in the analogue realm, I still have the trusty SH-101, Yamaha CS-15, > 2 x Univox Minikorg II / 700S, and an Oberheim Matrix-1000. I am not > looking to replace the synthesis had by those units with a modular > doing the same thing. However, I do want to do things like wave- > shaping [PPG-wave type stuff?] and more obscure filters, possibly a > frequency shifter [didn't someone reissue a Bode Frequency Shifter a > few years back?] > > I think with the sale of the 2600, I could justify purchasing some > modular gear. I'm apprehensive, though, and I'd like to hear your > side of equation and what you might recommend. > Hi Todd, This is just my opinion, but personally I'd sell that other stuff you have and keep the 2600. Then, use the cash to buy a few things like a Blacet Mini-Wave or some of the various Doepfer modules mentioned. With the 2600, you've already got a pretty good set of gear (although it sounds like you may need to put a few bucks into some repair bits and pieces). Again, this is just my opinion, especially since I'm an ARP freak. Tim (could use a few repair bits too) Servo -- "Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein