namm 2009

mallard · Post by **mallard** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:00 am

EricK wrote:THe OS is totally analogue, no MIDI, not a digital speck in there (aside for one board that scans the keys and thats it).

THe Voyager is all analogue as well, except it has MIDI, 896 available slots of patch memory, functions as an extreme MIDI controller as every key pot wheel and (almost every) button serve as a MIDI Function that can be exported to a computer and recalled with the right software.

In addition to that, there is a touchpad.

The Voyager also has a menu system that will allow for programmable sources and destinations, pot papping, the abillity to change from a 4, 3, 2, to a 1 pole filter. It will also transpose the keyboard up or down, can change the keyboard note priority and Will wash your car, paint your fence, paint your house and learn to fight in a tournament.

The Voyager OS has some modulation routings not available to the Voyager.

In my speculation, if you bought the two on the same day, Id be willing to bet that the operating system of the Performer and such editions would not outlast the pure analogue nature of the OS, as no upgrades or software will have to be loaded or maintained.

Its purely speculative though as a uders forum for Voyager owners will always exist in some form.

Other than that they have the same sound engine design. One just lacks digital implemtntation.

Both great in their own right. Id get one cause they will be collectors items now.

Eric

so the voyager will effectively sound the same? i hate to see options disappearing just as im contemplating going into synths as well (also, whats the touchpad for?)

thanks for the patience with my n00b questions

ColorForm2113 · Post by **ColorForm2113** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:43 am

NO MORE VOYAGER OS! This is horriblely disappointing! That was my dream synth. By the time I can save up for it I won't be able to afford it cuz it will be double the price by then

I guess I just go the modular route then

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:56 am

THe touchpad is a controller that produces 4 CVs.
like on a graph, X and Y produce variable voltages and the amount of surface area covered at a given time produces a variable voltage. Also touching it and lifting your finger off of it will activate and deactivate a gate signal.

For instance, you can use the touchpad to control parameters of the synths internals, or with the VX351 you can externalize the voltages to control other CV gear.

FOr example, using the touchpad's X asis to control the Freqbox's pitch. Using the Y axis to control the Lowpass Filters cutoff freq (the freq is running through the filters audio) and the more area you cover on the pad will produce more feedback on the delay. Its a very cool feature similar to a ribbon controller but much cooler. Its the big black thing on the performer that looks like a screen.

THe Voyager and the OS will sound the same except for subtle differences in their modulation capabillities.

Color,
All roads lead to modular my friend.

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:57 am

EricK wrote:Yeah,
Let the greatest synth makers on the planet get the table by the bathroom.

EricK

I'm sure Bob would have said, "Well THAT'S fitting! Someone's trying to tell me something."

ColorForm2113 · Post by **ColorForm2113** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:33 am

acorkos wrote:...but it was near the bathrooms .

well if there ever were an instrument to stumble across the brown note, it would be a moog. Lol. So it was probably more of safety precaution. I know I nearly messed myself a couple of time when I had my moog cranked

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:22 pm

Well it was a convnenent location to manage all of the Moogasms.

Eric

Voltor07 · Post by **Voltor07** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:32 pm

EricK wrote:Well it was a convnenent location to manage all of the Moogasms.

Eric

Quite true!

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:44 am

Is this the last day of Namm? Im wondering if there is anymore suprises?

Eric

superd2112 · Post by **superd2112** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:53 pm

Bryan T wrote:Anyone else regularly checking the moogmusic.com page for a NAMM update?

Only every 1/2 hour or so! I was hoping to see a mockup or prototype of my Taurus IIIs, but it looks like I'll have to wait for the summer NAMM, and maybe I won't even see them until they show up on my door step. Was anyone hoping for a rackmount Phatty, or better yet, the Old School Phatty?