Project Merlin Confirmed And Why Knob Size Matters

Depending on where you come from, and your particular interests, the word 'knob' can refer to a number of things including things not really suitable for this website dedicated to Analogue Synthesizers! I've just had the pleasure of visiting someone in Germany who really enjoys analogue synths and he has an enviable collection of modulars, including an Emu which is why I was there. Looking around the room my eyes always focused on the big old modulars like the Moogs and then at the newer, smaller and compressed modulars. Whilst I can appreciate that small knobs and small format modulars work for a lot of people, (it saves building an extension to your house or flat just to hold the modular!), for me 'Big is Beautiful'. In particular the large format of the Emu modular is a favourite which is why I've spent a vast amount of time and effort [...]