Of Moogs…
…and I dare to run the same test as the previous post with a real vintage analog MiniMoog, compared to some VI (Virtual Instrument) software clone [as in: a digital emulation or copy of the MiniMoog’s innards].
I already know what the outcome is gonna be.
So puhlease, can we stop about that ridiculous hype about analog synthesis now ? And how much better analog equipment sounds, no matter what brand, vintage or whatever ? It’s bull.
I’ve had millions of analog synths back in the days (even some Mini’s), and let me tell you that most software I have right now does at least sound as good as ye’ olde boys. And it has presets, doesn’t drift out of tune, and doesn’t cost half a mortgage.
Boohoo to you, Moog, with your ridiculous MiniMoog Voyager Old School. For friggin’ $2600.
Some analog freaks also tend to forget that most recordings nowadays go through some digital audiopath anyway, be it a A/D converter, a digital mixer, or both. There goes your analog, boy.
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Comments
Comment from guy
Time: March 26, 2008, 5:09 pm
I concur with the “good material on a good system”, wholeheartedly.
I also agree with the statement about crappy AD/DA back in the 80’s.
Just wanted to make a difference between “sounding nice”, and “sounding good”. The latter as a definition of “true fidelity”, the former more of a subjective appreciation. And indeed, a vintage MiniMoog sure does sound nice, as does a well-recorded vinyl platter through a good tube amp with decent speakers.
Nevertheless, I find myself sticking to the “true fidelity” camp, since I like my source material to sound as true and clean as technically (and financially) possible. I can always add coloration, “warmth” and “depth” later, and I prefer to have control over that myself. It’s awkward to start with material which is already tainted right from the beginning…
Comment from LuckyIrishman
Time: March 26, 2008, 4:48 pm
Kinda reminds me of the vinyl vs. digital chats of the mid 80’s. Of course back then the d/a filters really sucked, but there was no more hiss/ scratsh/ pop goodness from a cd. Then you add in the warmth and depth that a LP could evoke and combined with a good quality tube amp……. wait, I digress. Good material on a good system will sound good. Period. If you can afford the high-end coat hanger wire, I say go for it - but be SURE to add cable-trestles to minimize floor/ earth capacitance.