Tips for a newbie

Hi everyone! I just launched myself into the eurorack world. I'm noticing the jungle of existing modules: my idea is to create a not excessively complex modular that allows me to experiment with overall melodic sounds. My reference artist is Caterina Barbieri. I tried to build the rack around the Metropolix and the Verbos oscillator, by adding other modules which for me were sufficient to achieve my musical goal. I refer to you, certainly more experts than me: do you notice any major limitations? Or rather, in your opinion is a system of this type "playable" according to my desires and assumptions? Thanks so much to anyone who wants to join the discussion!

Philip


ModularGrid Rack

My advice would be to tighten up the case with more modules that offer greater variety.

Take out the Mults and use something like Plankton Ninja Stars instead (https://www.planktonelectronics.com/store/ninja-stars/)

With the extra 4HP (x 2) add an FX Aid or two—(you won't get bored using this one. Here's the list of FX you can load: https://fxaid.app/)

Also think about dropping the Doepfer Mix and GRP together and using the 8HP for a Bastl Neo Trinity (really good compact modulation source) or Ikarie (stereo multi-mode filter).

Also the Tangle Quartet is similar to the Quad VCA with 4HP less space and maths can be chopped in half with the Function or even further with Instruo Cnoc.

The MengQi DPLPG is small vactrol based LPG I would especially recommend (https://modulargrid.net/e/mengqimusic-dplpg-black)

Without touching your primary modules, here's an example of maximizing your space:
ModularGrid Rack

You now have more of everything with room to tighten it further.

Thanks very much for the reply @Toccata ! My biggest concern is having a modular that isn't very "playable" and, although I know that everyone has their own modular ambitions, do you think that such a system could bring me joy and be playable? In the meantime, I'll start researching the modules you suggested!

Yes, very much playable. That's why I chose the Neo Trinity and Gliss for you.

Check em out:

Bela Gliss:

Bastl Neo-Trinity:

Thanks again @Toccata :)
When module by module and euro by euro I have something I will keep you updated!

Passive mults are maybe ok for clocks and gates, but using them for cv and envelopes makes things unpredictable
(not in the good way) and makes keeping things "in tune" futile.
Drop the passive mults for Rides in the Storm QAMs. They're terrific, well made and cheap for what they do in 4hp.
Were you going to use a mult to combine audio down by the Doepfer Mix? Don't do that.
And don't use those patch cables with LEDs in them, except maybe one for debugging. They are evil.

Give consideration to what's mono and what's stereo in your signal paths (looking at the Ghost and the M4s)
and if you'll be throwing away some of what you're generating. I haven't tried the Ghost, it looks really fun.
It looks like you have a certain patch/path in mind. But what about the 2nd, 3rd, 4th... patches?
Will this have what you need?

Look at the Doepfer A-135-2 for a Quad Mixer/VCA.
Seems light on filters and LFOs.
Why does everyone like Maths? I don't get it.
Every box could use an ALM Pamela's Pro Workout.
Take a look at the Frap Tools 321 and 333 to see how they might fit in to your ideas.
Nazca Noodles are the only patch cables I use. They are perfection.
Same with Befaco Knurlies. Accept no sustitutes.
That Verbos sure takes up a lot of your space and budget for the one trick you get out of it.

I like where you're headed with this.
Tailwinds.

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