Powerful hybrid polysynth marries analog goodness with digital reliability

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Though still in demand, classic analog synthesizers from decades past can be a bit of a nightmare to keep in good working order. Many modern digital emulators do a decent enough job of recreating the epic sounds of artists like Jean Michelle Jarre, Kraftwerk and Soft Cell, but some believe that they just don't have the same iconic sound qualities. Such is the thinking of a team of designers and engineers led by Philip Taysom and Paul Maddox, which has created a next gen music synth named Modulus.002. The boutique polyphonic sound machine mixes classic analog sound creation techniques with some digital magic to give musicians access to the kind of sounds made famous by vintage instruments of yesteryear... Continue Reading Powerful hybrid polysynth marries analog goodness with digital reliability

Section: Music

Tags: Analog, Digital, Hybrid, Instrument, Polyphonic, Synthesizer

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