You build synths in the PC editor. You can download and run the editor even if you don't have the synth itself. You won't hear anything of course, but the editor works just like it does when you have the hardware.

When your patch is done, you can save it into the synth and use it as a standalone instrument. You only need the editor for the patching. Edit: To answer your question: You drag virtual patch leads with the mouse.

-tek

[This message has been edited by tekminus (edited 10-04-2003).]

Oh and the "engine" in the Bass Station is made of analog circuitry

-tek

Tek!
I've done some checking and in every review of the Bass Station they say that the Bass Station is pseudo-analog. It's got DCOs not VCOs.
You see, back in the 80's DCO stood for digitally controlled analog oscillators. Nowadays synth makers use the terms VCO and DCO on their analog modeling synths just to use "retro" terminology.

Some reviews refered to the Bass Station as a "analog-style" synth. But none confirm the presence of analog circuitry.
Where did you find out that it's got analog circuitry?


[This message has been edited by 3351 (edited 10-04-2003).]

There were no analog modelling synths in 1993-94, when the Bass Station Keyboard came out. The first ever analog modelling synth, the Clavia Nordlead, didn't come until 1995. Even then the Future Music staff had to open up the review unit to believe it. Or so they said.

It's analog alright, even if the oscillators are digitally stable.

-tek

edit: the nord appeared 1995 and nothing else.

[This message has been edited by tekminus (edited 10-09-2003).]

I didn't even know that it came out in 93.

That's why I got so confused.
I didn't doubt what you were saying though, You're right there was no modeling in 93. VL-1 was still just an idea and nobody even thought of analog modeling. I was too busy with recording around that time to pay attention to synth market.

BTW
A found a NORD modular (for about a $1000 canadian). Do you think it's worth pickong up, or should I wait for next version ro come out (the G2 I think).

I would wait. I've seen lots of cheap modulars and they'll probably drop even more when the G2 comes out. If it's the keyboard with the expansion card, then I'd buy it. The expansion installs an additional 4 processors into it. The G2 will cost probably twice that much or more.

I was lucky to get my modular rack for about 450 USD at a pawn shop auction thingy.

-tek