I read these terms here on this site all the time but I have to admit I have no idea what they mean. Google didn't help. Anyone care to explain?

Thanks!

[This message has been edited by montunoman (edited 01-21-2010).]

TOTL...Top Of The Line arranger or whatever.

MOTL...Middle Of The Line instrument.

I'm sure glad you asked because I have been forgetting and I have had no clue, as well!

Got it- Thanks!

Hi

Google gives http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/TOTL as third answer when searching for "totl"

Regards
Jørgen

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The difference between TOTL and MOTL (correct juxtaposition) is TM - otherwise known as THE MONEY.

TOTL - NORD C1

MOTL - HAMMOND XB3C

BOTL - ROLAND VK8, KORG BX3, NI B4.



chas

Not quite right, chas.

TOTL Nord C2
MOTL Nord Electro3
BOTL... used Electro2

Mind you, if anyone gets confused by all this fanboy hilarity, it IS usual to refer to MOTL, TOTL etc when the manufacturer either HAS a TOTL, MOTL, etc., or when it is being compared to other equipment in the same price range.

It isn't usually used to designate an opinion (what chas and I were doing) but to place it in the marketplace. I might feel poorly about the MS, but that doesn't make it MOTL (or BOTL ), it still remains a TOTL piece of gear...

(Yes, I know I'm explaining the obvious, but isn't that the whole point of this thread? )

I only went into silly land after their meanings were made clear (which was effectively the end of the original post).

chas