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Originally posted by DanV
I guess my question for you all now is -- are any of these good at being modulated? If i were to drastically change the delay times by hand would they get all zipper or would they be smooth and warbley?? This is something specs and reviews barely ever mention. |
Here is my overly broad reply: if the processor is analog, you're generally going to get that great modulated sound, but with relatively short delay times. For digital processors (as a general rule), the more powerful the DSP (often meaning the more $$$ the unit), the better chance you'll have that the delays can be modulated using realtime controllers without zipper noise.
I can say for sure that my Ensoniq DP/Pro (which kicks complete ass, BTW -- an unknown gem) can modulate digital delays well and make great warbly noises. Based on this experience, it's *possible* that the DP4 or DP4+ can do this as well, but only someone who has one or has access to try this trick can say for sure. I'd also imagine that the KSP-8 has enough juice to pull this off.
If you can't find one 4-channel box at the price you're looking for, you might want to consider two stereo boxes (maybe even some analog delays) with great modulated delays.
3 Questions:
1) How much delay time do you need?
2) How do you want to modulate the delay (i.e. front panel knobs, MIDI, Sysex, etc.)?
3) What's your budget?
-Synth80s