Originally Posted by Brian!

If people spent more time working on music this probably wouldn't be as big of an issue on this forum

Originally Posted by Binkles

I think the Roland Gaia rocks. heh

No, really, I do. It's my cheapest piece of synth gear, but its fired my creative juices no end. And I think it sounds great. To read some of the things the analogue snobs say about it on this board you'd have thought it was Satan's favourite harmonica or something. Who gives a **** if you play a bontempi for keys-if you've got imagination and talent you'll come up with something brilliant because you played it on a bontempi.

Proof? The main synth pads on Joy Division's 'Atmosphere'. Now there was a group who created fantastic music with bargain basement gear. Though they did have a visionary producer, mind...

Originally Posted by beaumont

@maisonvague - I didn't really have this forum or anyone in particular in mind when writing my post.

Originally Posted by OurDarkness

For my own part, I have chosen to work alone because I don't want to discuss ideas and I know that this definitely sounds egoistic and.. it is. In fact, some years ago, I had an ad looking for a singer and the most important criterion was that he/she shouldn't have a clue about music.heh

Originally Posted by Binkles

I think the Roland Gaia rocks. heh

No, really, I do.

Originally Posted by Brian!

If people spent more time working on music this probably wouldn't be as big of an issue on this forum

Originally Posted by Brian!

If people spent more time working on music this probably wouldn't be as big of an issue on this forum

Originally Posted by maisonvague

I totally understand your point, but I DO spend a lot of time working on music... and sometimes I need a break! This is one of my ways of getting out of the bubble!

Originally Posted by beaumont

By the way Maison i think synthpop is alive is a stroke of genius!

Originally Posted by beaumont

By the way Maison i think synthpop is alive is a stroke of genius!

Originally Posted by maisonvague

Thanks, man! I seriously appreciate that. I'm just now putting the final touches on nine other tracks in the genre to go on the Synthpop's Alive CD. It's been a daunting two year project for me... but I'm nearly there.

By the way, I see in your sig you've got a CR-8000. I love that drum machine. I'm planning on having a mod done to mine next week to add a kick drum decay pot and some snare snappy. I've always felt the snare and kick were a bit weak on that unit. The hats and cymbals, though, are golden!

Originally Posted by beaumont

Is it me or is there a a stigma of inflated ego's and pretentiousness that surround synth's and electronic music. Don't get me wrong there are some wonderful people in this world but to be honest in the day of unmoderated self promotion and spam i think its almost to much to take.

Maybe this post itself is pretentious but after 19 years of dealing with inflated ego DJ's and Synth elitists makes me want to take up knitting or something of the sort.

Originally Posted by beaumont

makes me want to take up knitting or something of the sort.

Originally Posted by Entrainer

Well, there are things to consider. First, what type of point the needle has.
Needles can be straight, circular, or double-pointed. Then the materials,
basic metal, plastic, or wood. Those are available at any run-of-the-mill
corporate wank shop. Personally, I wouldn't use anything other than bamboo
or glass. Hand blown.

Originally Posted by subby33

Ego and Pretentiousness is not limited to people who play synths, electronic music, or DJ's.

It's everywhere in life. From the burger line at McDonalds to the millionaires on Wall Street. How you handle it, thats your call. I completely ignore it. I have to work with very arrogant people (aka: M.D.'s), and I've learned to not let it phase me.

Originally Posted by maisonvague

Just make sure you get Rev 2 bamboo needles. They may have a tendency to break more easily than the Rev 3s, but the stitches will turn out much better!

Originally Posted by beaumont

Agreed. My damn mini has a scratchy pot though so id rather come here and bitch.

Originally Posted by beaumont

By the way Maison i think synthpop is alive is a stroke of genius!

Originally Posted by blinky909

send it to me, i'll get it sorted and then show yo how to use it. i have a gallon jug of lighter fluid.

Originally Posted by danielb

Anyone? What is a "warm" sound, and what is a "good" filter?

Originally Posted by Space Station

Hmm not sure that's proof. 'Atmosphere' pads were created with an arp omni 2 which was pretty expensive in 1979. Which is a great sounding synth unlike the Gaya IMO. Also the band had access to the best studio in the north of England complete with custom Helios console and the latest ams gear.

Though of course great songs can be written on nothing more than a one string guitar..I wanna be sedated by joey ramone being a case in point

Mix great sonics with a great song, that's when it gets amazing.

But I don't see electronic music as any more egocentric than any other area in music.

Originally Posted by Shy

I don't know what you think a "warm" sound is, but do you really need me to tell you what a "good" filter is? You don't have your own opinions and preferences? Such an opinion may be based on various factors, including but not limited to technical design aspects of the filter device, artistic aspects that went into that design, your predilection and preference of the filter's specific sound character, etc.
"Questions" like that tire me.

Originally Posted by danielb

This forum sometimes makes me feel that there's something wrong with me because:

- I don't worship analogue synths (although I do use some). i don't consider the Jupiter 8 to be some kind of divine presence on Earth.

- I honestly don't understand why someone would spend 10,000 pounds on a thirty-year-old piece of electronic equipment that could die at any moment.

- On a perfect forum I would rather discuss a synth in the context of making music - in other words as a means to an end rather than as an end in itself.

- I was blown away by the Korg Radias.

There, I said it. the ultimate heresy.