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1. 1 MirlitronOne on Nov 10th, 2009 said:

   Pardon my ignorance, but what makes this clip 'old school' and the one just down the page 'acid'? Is it just the presence or absence of an ersatz drum beat?

   I guess I never got the hang of genres…

2. 2 synthhead on Nov 10th, 2009 said:

   MirlitronOne

   Acid sequencing is a style that was defined by the TB-303, and features sequenced accents and/or glides, in addition to the pitch sequencing.

   Future Retro has developed several devices that can do acid-style sequencing, independent of actual sound generation. Hook up a Future Retro Mobius to any cheap synth and it will sound "acid", because of the way it's being sequenced.

   Traditionally, though, people associate acid sequencing with the TB-303's sound, which is shaped by its filter.

3. 3 MirlitronOne on Nov 10th, 2009 said:

   Ah, I was right, then. Thanks.

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