An interview with synthesizer creator Tom Oberheim. He recently re-created and re-released his classic synth the SEM. The SEM does sound different than a Moog or Roland and Tom explains a bit about why that is. You can get the new SEM in a few flavors (panel/Midi) ranging from $600-$900 USD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1FsCGyx1YY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEy5jfC5h_g
“Mitchell Sigman of audioMIDI.com interviews analog synthesis legend Tom Oberheim about the new SEM analog synth module. The new SEM is available exclusively from audioMIDI.com.” – audiomidicom
Did you own a classic SEM? Do you plan on buying one of these new ones?
For more info: tomoberheim.com
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great interview. I especially liked his explanation of the reasons for the original SEM sonic architecture.
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