Mike,

I don't know Achim's program other than having had a surface look at it, but there are some similarities with some of the editors and hosts I have for my virtual analogs.

I have several hosts and synths that act in a similar way. Randomization appears to be a key element here. Nothing you do can change the raw sample, which is the primary building block used in a sample based machine.

I like customizing patches for varying sounds. It applies well in a subtractive analog for instance becaue you can alter the sound as it is generated. Still, mangling samples can also give some unique and useful sounds, keeping in mind that the raw material you start with ( sample ) is still there at the end.

That's why sample sets sell so well... right ?

I ( like most synth guys / gals I suppose )think more in terms of editing being useful to come up with non "acoustic" sounds, which can really be anything from pads to leads to brass to bass sounds, etc. But.. there is nothing wrong with mangling acoustic sounds either... I just wouldn't expect them to always sound like acoustic instruments when all is done, but you might be surprised and get a cool new synth patch by doing it.

Programming sounds can be a lot of work sometimes, so I do think it's kinda cool when I can click a mouse or even make a few clicks and have the chance at coming up with something useful and perhaps even unique.

AJ



[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 10-30-2005).]