I intend to build a small system around one voice ( plasma voice from Gamechange Audio) using a 48 hp pod! ( i might consider expand ,if a specific setup will bring more on the table ) again, i will only use plasma voice as osc/voice!

I want to have rhythm with this voice...phrases that can be rather melodic or percussive, but not too advanced deep modulations! System needs an output module !
I am using external effect processors!

Would you go tactile/ spontaneous trigs/gates or would you use an actual small sequencer/arpeggiator? I suppose a sequencer/arpeggiator would fit better!
What envelope generator would you use?

Would appreciate your vision on this system!


The Plasma Voice module doesn't need an external EG, it has one built in. It's a voice, not an oscillator, so it has its own EG and filter.

It can be controlled by CV or MIDI, so it's on you which of those routes you want to pursue.

You haven't really described what you want to do with this, other than plug it into an external FX processor. Hard to make any recommendations if you don't have a defined use case. What works well for one setup may not work well in another.


The Plasma Voice module doesn't need an external EG, it has one built in. It's a voice, not an oscillator, so it has its own EG and filter.

It can be controlled by CV or MIDI, so it's on you which of those routes you want to pursue.

You haven't really described what you want to do with this, other than plug it into an external FX processor. Hard to make any recommendations if you don't have a defined use case. What works well for one setup may not work well in another.
-- Bassman1805
Hey Bassman, i want phrases that can be rather melodic or percussive ( as i mentioned in the first post)...now, ill like something as a first sketch...with actual modules...so i can start talking about...scale/note specs since i mentioned " melodical " and sure, sequencer specs


Wow. Thank you for introducing this beast to me.
Now I need one.
I saw there are cool accent modes on the plasma voice and it even works with midi.

My first idea would be to try the Torso T1 sequencer with it.
I imagine it could be a good fit.

T1 is nice for rhytmic stuff and arps.
And it´s small and looks good besides a small pod.

If you want something in your rack:
Clank Chaos is nice to generate a full random sequence and change it until you like it.
Can go really bonkers - you have to carve the sequences out

Plasma voice seems to have all in it, filter, envelope, distortion = full voice
maybe just add a reverb pedal or any fx of taste.

just pod + sequencer + pedal

or maybe does a MN Mimeophon fit in your pod?

I have my hands on NE Gamut Repetitor and Multi Repetitor at the moment. These could be a good match as well.
Gamut Repetitor offers also nice arps but more on the fly like a turing maschine without save and recall -option.

I saw the performance of the creator with a Erica Black sequencer - also very nice.

But with your small case better use an external sequencer.

Greetings

Chris


Thanks for your input Chris! I want to stay inside the pod and ill def check ClanK!

I have external effect processors, so basically you'll go with the clank and plasma in this 48hp?

( i know i bring limitations with this rack size ...but i feel i need to start basic and focused ...being a newbie in eurorack!)

Maybe you can upload your take on this 48 hp with plasma, clank and befaco output. Appreciate!
P.


Plasma voice looks way cooler than it sounds and it's a one-trick pony. Nothing wrong with that, of course. But if you are just getting started, I would suggest something more versatile. There are countless voices out there that can achieve that sound. I recommend Noise Engineering stuff for what you are proposing.
When you mention using external FX, I am assuming pedals, yeah? Either way, add a ADDAC200PI module and you can have access to two different FX chains with proper audio signal attenuation both ways.
Something like this combo seems to fit your request:
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Cheers

over:under


here´s it´s in a rack.

ModularGrid Rack

Version 1: Clank as sequencer + Pams for modulation
Version 2: Jam-friendly turing maschine setup

but ....

if you are really just starting, dont focus on small mini setups (before you know that this exact what you want)
Get a mantis case and start exploring a standard synth voice
or build a utility rack and combine it with a semi modular desktop synth

this special voices like vihkkx or plasma voice are special stuff
maybe not the best to learn and starting out

and if you only want to do sequencing without much modulation and modular workarounts, then it´s probably better to get a used Oxi One or something which fits on the desk.

Me personally like mini setups for special purposes but it´s mostly quiet hard to do them and very expensive for that special individual concept.

If a standard desktop synth can do what you want and maybe also has sequencer and modulation - it´s mostly easier and less expansive.

This rack here will cost like 1500 € - You could also get a nice high end desktop synth for it. (Just to mention)

Greetings

Chris


Plasma voice looks way cooler than it sounds and it's a one-trick pony. Nothing wrong with that, of course. But if you are just getting started, I would suggest something more versatile. There are countless voices out there that can achieve that sound. I recommend Noise Engineering stuff for what you are proposing.
When you mention using external FX, I am assuming pedals, yeah? Either way, add a ADDAC200PI module and you can have access to two different FX chains with proper audio signal attenuation both ways.
Something like this combo seems to fit your request:
(

)

Cheers
-- AEROCATONE
YES!!..Noise Engineering...well ,I want all their modules ...its just with this small systems i want to add something...that maybe im not easily able to achieve in other hardware synths ( maybe software yes...Newfangled audio Generate). Id love a NE machine!!!


here´s it´s in a rack.

ModularGrid Rack

Version 1: Clank as sequencer + Pams for modulation
Version 2: Jam-friendly turing maschine setup

but ....

if you are really just starting, dont focus on small mini setups (before you know that this exact what you want)
Get a mantis case and start exploring a standard synth voice
or build a utility rack and combine it with a semi modular desktop synth

this special voices like vihkkx or plasma voice are special stuff
maybe not the best to learn and starting out

and if you only want to do sequencing without much modulation and modular workarounts, then it´s probably better to get a used Oxi One or something which fits on the desk.

Me personally like mini setups for special purposes but it´s mostly quiet hard to do them and very expensive for that special individual concept.

If a standard desktop synth can do what you want and maybe also has sequencer and modulation - it´s mostly easier and less expansive.

This rack here will cost like 1500 € - You could also get a nice high end desktop synth for it. (Just to mention)
-- VONDENFUNKEN

True...it's just their sound timbre ( of these two special osc/voices) is so special...not sure if there is a dedicated noise synthesizer that offer those specs ( maybe close to it , yes...). So these small systems will basically be the background in a larger recording ...or track build up...no midi involved ...just audio ! Thank you for your systems! I like for example Newfangled audio generate...but i kinda want to stay away from software , if possible!


You're still not really clarifying anything about your use case...Yeah, if you want to make music you want rhythm and melody. That doesn't get us any closer to recommendations that meet your intended workflow.

Are you intending to play this alongside other instruments? Do you have any kind of controller you wan to use with it (eg MIDI keyboard, drum pad, ribbon controller, etc)? Are you trying to make something that you'll live-interact with, or something more generative that you more or less set up and let it run itself? Do you want to program in a melody, or "discover" melodies from a random source?


You're still not really clarifying anything about your use case...Yeah, if you want to make music you want rhythm and melody. That doesn't get us any closer to recommendations that meet your intended workflow.

Are you intending to play this alongside other instruments? Do you have any kind of controller you wan to use with it (eg MIDI keyboard, drum pad, ribbon controller, etc)? Are you trying to make something that you'll live-interact with, or something more generative that you more or less set up and let it run itself? Do you want to program in a melody, or "discover" melodies from a random source?
-- Bassman1805
No other sources for the final track will be eurorack format! I will record the output into a multitrack software editor and work with audio files there... or Live ...using Warping! I have midi controllers around...now the live interaction aspect depends on the specific nature of that voice/osc...the voices im interested in, are not traditional mono signal with clear frequency osc ..so it requires a different approach..maybe in between live interaction and generative. But im not here for the artistic aspect..( i know what i have to do there :) ) it's more for productive exchange of ideas!