~ ~ I don't think so, actually. I'm pretty certain it's all computers these ~ days. ~ ~ Cheers, ~ Peo
Not exactly. Even though computer software synthesizers can do amazing things like the analog modular systems can they still have a different sound. Really good analog synths, like Doepfer A100, Alesis Andromeda 6 and all the other new modular systems sound a lot better then digital. They both have there own strengths though and Kraftwerk has the best of both worlds!!!! ;) Take a look at there equipment used on the last tour... way back when!! LOL I know they like to be on the cutting edge of the music industry so they'll have both!! :D
So, there's some things digital synths can do what analog can't and there's things analog can do that digital can't...... when it comes to sound fat and rich!!! I have synthesizers that are part digital and part analog. They sound really phat!!!! ;) Analog has a smoother, rich sound but with older analog synths... they were unpredictable and unstable. Their oscillator tuning would drift as well as filters would go out of tune.
Digital synths have come a long way especially with Waldorf's Q..... One of the programmers for Waldorf came up with one of THE BEST FILTERS yet on a digital synth. It was modeled from the older PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3 (((which Gary Numen used A LOT))) Digital synths are a lot more stable and actually stay in tune!!! ;) Even R & F use some Waldorf equipment.. the Microwave 1.... both digital and analog. (((I have one too heh heh )))
I'm sure R & F are "gear junkies" just like the rest of musicians are!!! ;)
Regards, Christian Claycomb
Hehe, thanks for an educative reply Christian :) If what you're saying is true then there may still be some hope! I just had a bad digital moment.. I can't for the world in me believe why everybody is so hooked up on digital crap when it's so obviously inferior in most ways ,) Cheers, Peo