ASB's, First Steps Towards New Concepts?

dawman · Post by **dawman** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:12 am

I think CWA has started something with these boxes. Proving that integration w/ computer and hardware is great for live players, while doing 1:1 emulations of beloved synths,etc.,etc. I hope that John Bowen or CWA come up with an expandable synth with out having to have an onstage computer. These hardware SHARC boxes are the future I think, and hopefully once people can make money doing emu.'s, they will be popular enough to take the next step in making a Solaris type synth. I could still use my GS3/Scope box seperate from this, and in case trouble arises, it would have no effect on SHARC box.This is a great relief to know that microsoft cannot overbloat my beloved SHARC's. Totally independant from it's O.S. That, and the overbloated code on the big sequencer packages. I still could use my Roland MC-500 MkII which has never crashed in 20 years!! I fear change in that respect. Since I have no need to sequence vocals, or audio tracks for current live gigs, I could concentrate on content w/o fear of computer crashes and such, although I haven't had one yet. I hope someone is reading this, and nodding in agreement. Cause if CWA comes out with another ASB emu., at least give the Oberheims a listen if you still feel compelled to recreate every synth ever made, aaaarrrrgghh!! Hell at this rate I can get rid of my rack cases and start buying shelves for my new stage rig, 30 ASB's ran by 2 big 88's. Hey be original and make a Therimin ASB, or a Gleeman Pentaphonic ASB, you could make money on those, they would only need one of the old 60MHz SHARC's sitting on your dusty shelves.

johnbowen · Post by **johnbowen** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:42 pm

In case no one here is aware - I've established an account where I can keep in touch with those who are interested in a hardware version of Solaris. If you would like to be kept on a list regarding future information about such a product, please send an email to:
<a href="mailto:Solaris_Info@johnbowen.com">Solaris_Info@johnbowen.com</a>.

Thanks,
John B.

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