Thanks guys!
Those are some interesting thoughts and ideas.
Definitely a lot of food for thought. For a while this forum seemed rather dead, but you replying to my topic has proven otherwise.

I agree with the fact that VL and acoustic modeling is just taking off the runway.
The new synths pack more and more features and processing power. Expandability, on board DSP and sample editing capabilities, 24 bit FX and high sampling rates have become a standard. It is indeed possible to expand your S90 or the MOTIF with VL150 plug-ins. It is even possible to play some modeled sounds multitimbraly on your Z-1.
I wouldn't be surprised if Yamaha or some other manufacturer will finally release yet another acoustic modeling instrument with lots of new features, easy editing and some new and interesting ways of controlling modeled sounds.

BTW
The "Mad Tube" is one of the most beautiful lead sounds I ever heard.
It's a real cross breed between a flute and a hard sync lead. Just shows, how utilizing an acoustic parameter like Embouchure can produce a very intriguing amd
expressive synth sound.

Thanks again and keep posting!


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