Quest Pond: Just for >information what the hell did they use for master timing on most detroit >records that gives awful timing slip and inconsistencies? I know >splicing is >to blame somewhat but im sure there is a machine at fault in most early >detoit stuff? Alesis mmt8 maybe? Analog master timing maybe?
I remember this being talked over before - but it remains an interesting, if somewhat geek-of-geeks type subject! ;-) The reasons given I remember include as you suggest Quest early equipment which quantized badly, also, the method of making a breakdown by pausing the machine - rather then by actually programming a break - and starting it up again after some other line has played - bless! :-) - I hadn't heard/thought about the splicing thing, although it makes sense. You know what? Like many imperfections of early Detroit techno etc, I really appreciate them! They're part of what I love about this music. Nothing is more anethema to me than shiny perfection .... I won't rehash the reasons as I'm sure we all know them and I know many share my opinion (although I can only speak of MOHO here, of course). k
