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This is the manual I am actually referring to :)
So that would mean I can send a velocity (cv, not trigger) message to the trigger input?

https://misw.us/SY0.5_UserGuide_Dec2018.pdf

In this guide, it says that the trigger input has a dynamic response to input levels. Maybe this is what you are referring to.
-- fretless19

Hi and thanks a lot for the hint, really appreciated.
I am using a Torso T-1 to sequence this module and I know I have the option to send cv with pitch OR velocity but I cannot get my head around as to how send various levels of velocity (I can do that on T-1 no problem with as it has a dedicated knob for this function).
When you say "you will need a sequential that has a velocity parameter" it refers to that?
Now, "modulate the trigger before entering into the SY0.5" in the trigger input or pitch?
Really sorry if my question seems stupid but as I said, I am only starting.
Thanks a lot to both of you.
Olivier

Hi,
I imagine that they refer to the Trigger input, I see that it responds to different levels of the trigger, so the higher the peak voltage of the trigger, the greater the response of the internal VCA.
Other modules respond the same to a 6V trigger as to a 8V trigger or a 10V trigger. In this case, it appears that the trigger directly drives an internal VCA, so it is sensitive to the trigger voltage.
To take advantage of this you will need a sequential that has a velocity parameter or modulate the trigger before entering into the SY0.5.
Best regards,
-- ferranadsr

Hi,
I imagine that they refer to the Trigger input, I see that it responds to different levels of the trigger, so the higher the peak voltage of the trigger, the greater the response of the internal VCA.
Other modules respond the same to a 6V trigger as to a 8V trigger or a 10V trigger. In this case, it appears that the trigger directly drives an internal VCA, so it is sensitive to the trigger voltage.
To take advantage of this you will need a sequential that has a velocity parameter or modulate the trigger before entering into the SY0.5.
Best regards,

https://misw.us/SY0.5_UserGuide_Dec2018.pdf

In this guide, it says that the trigger input has a dynamic response to input levels. Maybe this is what you are referring to.

Sorry if my question is redundant but I have not managed to find an answer to this one.
I have read somewhere (cannot find it anymore...) that the module responds to velocity. How do I send velocity and to what input?
I am only starting with modular and some notions and concepts are still a little vague.
Thanks for any feedback/hint on the matter.
Best,
Olivier

HI, thanks for the replies!
Garfield, I will certainly use good quality cables and blind panels (made of plexiglass or 3mm plywood) to fill the gaps between modules. Thanks for the tips. About front panels alternatives to metal, I think the companies you mentioned make some great products (i.e Ciat-Lombarde is specialized in making very strange and particular synths, all made of wood), but this products represents a very small, and not significative, part of the eurorack modules system IMHO.

I Agree with your considerations about the interactions that we experiments every day with devices carrying current: I want to keep away from paranoia, I would so operate in the safest way possible so, if anyone knows a way to do this, I'd really like to know details.

I have an ICD/pacemaker implant and have not really considered that any of my music gear posed any sort of risk. If you are that concerned, I would recommend contacting the manufacturer of your implant to ask if they are aware of any risk.
-- moosapotamus
I'm very happy to know that there are peoples in my same situation that not consider risky to handle modular gear. Maybe I'm the problem :D . Yes, I sent an email to the manufacturer of my implant and the answer was "low risks but control the AC leaks issues". May I ask if you ever got shocks from handling your modulars in the past or tingling or pinching? Thanks.

pic of full system: https://imgur.com/a/VHqBhjI

For years I messed around in Logic/Mainstage (mostly building this weird electronic drum set which was featured in Modern Drummer https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/maximal-sounds-from-minimal-sources/ Then a friend turned me onto eurorack, as I always wanted to make Techno/ambient, and down the rabbit hole I went. 2-3 years later and I have a setup which rarely changes anymore that I completely adore and I feel can pretty much make any sounds imaginable with in the dark techno/ambient/experimental realm. I started all hardware, but including Ableton + midi controllers really expanded things for me.

I currently use the system for jamming only and it has been designed to turn on quickly and start the wiggling. It’s mostly multitracked though for if/when I do want to record.

Here’s a recent jam on Earth Modular Society:

I’m pretty happy with this but still feel like I need many more years to get good at improvising on this thing.

NOTES ON SETUP

EURORACK:

Modular grid:

I would say my whole setup is a giant weird drum machine in some ways. I often don’t even sequence pitch that much, but rather timber/CV inputs, filter cutoff, velocity etc. I always keep it patched up, but the patch is always changing. If you asked me what my favorite module is at this point I would probably say all of them. Have done a lot of buying/selling over the years and these are the keepers. (Except PAMS, will probably get rid of that one day, but it’s nice for emergencies)

Love me some MI Marbles! Two of them share sequencing duties across the system (including the DFAM which IMO really comes to life with external sequencing) and the third Marbles sends two channels of modulation to most voices in the system, which the MiniAtt attenuates for voices which don’t have built in attenuators. So I can quickly dial in some modulation as needed. Marbles provides a fantastic range of sequenced modulation that becomes the main sequence of the voices. I love it. The Dinpro DOT Euclidean sequencers I use as clock dividers for marbles to mix things up.

The modular voices I mix externally with the Mackie VLZ 1604. Having input gain, EQ and Low Cut, etc. is super handy with modular, as are the aux sends and busses. I could see myself swapping the analog mixer for midi controllers one day, which would make this thing portable maybe and multitracked even deeper, but I’m good for now.

The signal chain for my ambience generating stereo fx path is: Vocal samples in Ableton > Rings > CS-L wave folder / drone oscillator > Rosseum Linnaeus > Quadrat > Deco > (splits signal to feedback loop in mixer back to beginning of this chain, and then > Melotus Versio > Reverbs (in Ableton). Some FX is b”useful as an aux send, but from r/guitarpedals I learned the power of running a bunch of FX in series.

ABLETON:

Everything controlled in Ableton via the Midi Mixes and IPad (Touch OSC). I don’t need to look at the screen when jamming.

FX VSTs:
- Eventide Blackhole reverb
- Irid Shimmer reverb
- Valhalla Delay
- Waves H-Delay

Looping:
- 4 channels of Abletons Looper effect which I use with pitch, speed, filter and beat repeat effects, and can also send back to a channel on the mixer for continued processing. I had a RC-505 but find looping in Ableton much more flexible. I find looping is really key to keep things musical, but then being able to remix the loops equally important so things don’t get stale.

Sample based drums:

909 style Hi-hats, ride cymbal, claps, and sequencing for my eurorack Crater bass drum are all done in Ableton via the M4L sequencer Drum Brain and the samples triggered via the VST Drum Computer. Both are based around randomness so I can quickly generate new patterns and sounds. This I control with the IPad and MidiMix above it.

DJ style Master Channel FX:

The biggest game changer for me happened when I saw this EZ Bot video on the Octatrack
which he uses to loop and process his master channel. My master channel contains a looper and various FX. The trackpad I have setup like a Kaos pad a bit with delay and reverb. What I mostly do is create a loop for my master. Cross fade to the loop, then make changes to my live modular - which an audience can’t hear because the loop is playing - then cross fade back to the live modular for a transition. But it goes way deeper that that as you can blend the loop with the live for all kinds of dynamic performance fun. It frees you from having to constantly create new sequences as you can loop them and remix yourself. And loops just sound more musical to me.

I use my BeatStepPro to send clock and bass drum triggers/velocity to modular.

This shit is a god damn good time.

Oh! Deco and Fusion box… Deco - I love the range of sounds from such few knobs. I use it on the bounce mode which can both increase and decrease stereo width in a very creative ways. Fusion box is unpredictable in a really fun way. Not sure if it’s worth the price over a cheaper BBD delay, but the stereo effects and tube distortion are pretty rad. And sometimes when you push it hard it spits out some unbelievably weird and cool shit.

EDITED Mar 21st 2023, 11:11

My new video is online. It’s a melodic ambient jam. I hope you will enjoy it!

Good morning,
Leaving aside questions of taste, companies, and even more so very small companies, as most module manufacturers tend to be, must adjust their production to demand, and if the majority demand is for black panels.... then black panels.
Anyway, a Roland TR8-S is black, and people don't ask for it in white, or red, or blue, and a company like Roland for example, could afford that functionality and sell it as a limited edition, increasing the price 20%.
For the rest, I see well that these types of suggestions are given to manufacturers.
Best regards,
-- ferranadsr

A tr8-s isn’t really something directly comparable to a 1u eurorack module.
Please note that both plum audio and mosaic which sell comparable products do offer black/silver or white option.
Finally, if you produce in Intellijel format, there’s a reason why they don’t do black.

I have Erica Black Sequencer, and Mutable Marbles. Love them both. I have not yet tried connecting them to create more variation/playability. But in general my question is: if to use BS as a main straightforward sequencer (albeit quite advanced on its own) - what second sequencer would compliment it and what are the creative ways to use 2 sequencers next to each other?

is this compatible with the new quadrax?? thks

Good morning,
Leaving aside questions of taste, companies, and even more so very small companies, as most module manufacturers tend to be, must adjust their production to demand, and if the majority demand is for black panels.... then black panels.
Anyway, a Roland TR8-S is black, and people don't ask for it in white, or red, or blue, and a company like Roland for example, could afford that functionality and sell it as a limited edition, increasing the price 20%.
For the rest, I see well that these types of suggestions are given to manufacturers.
Best regards,

Darn, I'm bummed to hear that it still didn't work out =( Hopefully you'll have better luck with it on a different power supply!

Stop producing only black panels please

I don't imagine that the combination of features, ease of use, and price point for the BSP will ever exist in a eurorack format module, even though the 3 sequencers it embodies could be described as rather "vanilla" compared to what is available in numerous eurorack alternatives. It undoubtably does appear to be a great piece of kit that excels at supporting a modular synth system.

As a self-proclaimed newbie (only around a year) with eurorack, I am still busy learning about and enamored with all the possibilities for various work flow scenarios within the rack. I think my hesitancy with getting a BSP is the, perhaps unfounded, idea that it might take me out of the rack to some degree. As a bass/guitar player, I've been into stompboxes for years. So, I tend to associate my synth rack with the idea of a pedalboard. It's typically awkward to integrate an external processor with a pedalboard. Granted, integrating the BSP with eurorack seems to be seamless. But I still get the feeling that it will draw a piece of my focus, physical, mental, creative, away from and out of my rack. And right now I am really into "the rack."

Of course, I may also be obsessing and overthinking the whole thing, too. But that's kind of where I'm at... for now, anyway. Certainly enjoying the debate ITMT. Could be a game changer if Emile takes a swing at the BSP, though!

So I tried everything possible now, and it still doesn't work. I will now buy one of those small 4ms cases, maybe it will work when I outsource the Kalyke... Wish me luck :)

Agree that I'd rather it just do the basics and not be some glitchy distorted gimmick. The Replicator using propriety tapes is a huge miss

I have an ICD/pacemaker implant and have not really considered that any of my music gear posed any sort of risk. If you are that concerned, I would recommend contacting the manufacturer of your implant to ask if they are aware of any risk. My wife and I have been considering getting an induction cook top, which works by generating a magnetic field that could interfere with a pacemaker. When I asked my doctors about it, I got a lot of conflicting answers. So, I emailed the manufacturer of my implant and actually got a phone call response by a very knowledgable person who was very happy to explain all the concerns and answer all my questions.

I'm going to provide additional support to an option already suggested here: the BeatStep Pro.

I know this sequencer quite well. My home studio includes two BSPs used for modular, various synthesizers, including Volcas which sound wonderful but have very limited sequencers, or drum modules like the ADX1 which do not include a sequencer. (I also use sometimes an SQ-1 and a KeyStep, I mention this to further support my suggestion of the BSP).

The BSP is very easy to learn, feature rich (random, swing, tap tempo, pattern chaining, memorize, etc), pleasant to work with (very visual, pads are large and responsive, same for the knobs, no diving menu, etc.), two sequencers plus one drum (gate) sequencer, and to top it all off: an unbeatable price. All of these are reasons why so many modularists use it. I don't even see how Arturia could upgrade it.

This does not prevent the integration of certain types of sequencers (or similar) inside the modular for specific uses. For example, as I’m quite focused on random and stochastic, I must say that the BSP will never replace Marbles (*), Stochastic Inspiration Generator or Bloom, and of course all the modules to create random or other specific things (logic, noise, etc. And weird things as Diode Chaos ;) At last, it will not replace the combinations of modules : patching, is still the first reason for the modular.

I almost forgot one little detail: the BeatStep pro is in stock everywhere. A criterion that will now have to be included more often.

(*) There may be an upgrade path here for Arturia and the BSP: see what has been done since Emilie Gillet's work to create the MicroFreak. But I don’t mean that this is desirable, for various reasons...

You’re right, definitely a budget workhorse. Totally understand the appeal of the SQ-1, I honestly got into modular more for interesting sequencing than for sound design, so I have a lot of fun using separate sequencers for gates and CV.

EDITED Jun 6th 2023, 04:15

Hello Picadura,

I have no experience with ICD or pacemakers however I have some experience with Eurorack and electricity in common. Here some food for thought that hopefully might help you:

• Use good quality and thick patch cables --> thought behind this is if you use thicker patch cables risk of AC leakage currents should be lower or even eliminated and good quality should make sure that you will not have patch cables that easily wears of, especially at the connections between the cables and plugs however even a low quality cable the mantle of the cable might just come off as I had with another (non-patch and non-Eurorack) cable.
• Make sure you leave no open spaces left in your Eurorack system, meaning you should use blind panels. So nothing unexpected can happen for those "open" spots in your Eurorack --> many blind panels are made of aluminium that is not so good for your case since that might short cut electricity in one or another way. Consider for example blind panels that are made of PCB material like those from Make Noise
• Easier said then done: Use as less as possible metals in your rack. Depending on how far you would like to extend this you could consider not to take modules with metal panels, which is the majority I am afraid. However there are brands that use wooden panels (like Bastl Instruments, L.E.P.) or panels made of PCB material (like Make Noise, Mordax). I am not sure about Centrevillage.net what material they use for the front panels, might not be metal. There was one other brand that doesn't want to come to my mind who use some special non-metal material, so sorry that I forgot that brand. If I remember I will later add it here. There might be more brands around that use non-metal-panels. On the other hand... yes aluminium is a metal and yes it conducts electricity but it isn't the best conductor, so perhaps aluminium panels are still acceptable for you?
• Again depending on how important this is for you and how far you want to take this, you could take your Eurorack to a lab where they can measure the "electricity leakages" --> perhaps that's the best to start with before putting enormous energy in improving everything and perhaps its all not necessary? So having it tested by a (professional) lab might be the first step to check if anything further is needed at all?

My guts feelings says, without having here any proof to underwrite this, that I tend to agree with the physician you checked with and since these are low voltages the risks should be very limited (especially if you keep a good distance, perhaps to be checked with a professional, what that distance would be? 10 cm or 25 cm or?), otherwise other pacemaker users would have serious other problems in our nowadays daily lives. Almost everywhere in the households and at work we are using tons of (electric) devices. As long as those devices are either using low voltages and/or shielding it off, the risks should be very limited. Of course, please have this checked by an expert specialised on ICD & Pacemakers.

Take care, I hope you still can enjoy modular and kind regards, Garfield.

Hi Wishbonebrewery, Sweelinck, All,

No you are not the only one, I also do not prefer black panel-based modules. Sometimes (but that are the exceptions) it looks nice however most of the times the contrast of black panel-based modules is poor and text and knob's-positions are less easy to read.

I prefer a silver/aluminium look of the panels or otherwise any other colour but not black. Of course if there would be a module that I really would like to have and it's only available with a black panel then I have no choice and as you said already Wishbonebrewery, I will buy it then but it's not by choice...

I wish there are more brands like ADDAC who use a different colour than black, though ADDAC also moves (like many other brands) to black panel-based modules, it's a bit sad indeed... Is that perhaps one of the reasons why I like Doepfer modules? ;-)

That are my 2 cents, kind regards and I wish everyone enjoyable moments with their modular system, Garfield.

Good suggestion! I've had my eye on the Behringer 182 for a while. Great value even for the modest feature set. Strikes me as kind of a budget workhorse. A bit of a step up from a Baby 8 type sequencer (https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-tearaparttapes-baby-8-sequencer) which is what I displaced when I got my SQ-1. So, I think it might feel a little like a downgrade from the SQ-1. Changing the direction of the sequence is not something I currently do much, if at all. But I do very much like being able to set the length of the two sequencers independently. The ability to disable individual steps to create rests within a sequence is also a feature of the SQ-1 that I use a lot. But, since I do have other gate sequencers that could sync with the 182, I suppose there are workarounds to emulate some of the SQ-1's capabilities. So, I guess I'll just keep my eye on the 182 while I keep hunting. Thanks!

Have you considered the Behringer 182?

It’s a recreation of the sequencer from the Roland System 100 that has a lot of great features in a relatively compact module (16hp). It can be used in parallel or series, and you can vary the (shared) step length. You can also drive it with a trigger, so it works really well to sequence with a separate gate sequencer from the one triggering your EG. the variable length is great for creating shifting sequences and polyrhythms in a really intuitive way. Very affordable as well.

You can’t vary the direction of the sequence or the length of the two sequencers independently, but it’s a small price to pay for such a straight forward design imo.

Hmmm... Strong arguments for the BeatStep Pro! I've already started collecting gate sequencers (Steppy, Euclidean, Turing). So, my thought was that I need to find module(s) to cover the CV side of sequencing. In comparison, the Tesseract seems to allow for greater manipulations/combinations than the BSP. But, the BSP supports longer sequences and also seems to be much more intuitive to program, at lease to me. Of course, the BSP won't fit in my rack. But, as mentioned, that leaves space for more utilities, modulators, effects... and, they're both in the same price range. (Don't mind me. I'm just thinking out loud.) Definitely considering the BSP. Thanks!

See my modular grid for EarJuice.

First attempt at a modular system and so will constantly change. I only have the top rack atm to fill and I have a Korg sq64 external sequncer and a bunch of external gear I plan to use. It's as follows:

303 clone
Korg wavestate
Korg volca sample, kick
Waldorf Rocket with filter I can use
Boss 202 looper
Roland SP 404sx
Model skulpt
WSG/01 drone machine
Roland j6 for chord sequences
Crave, and Edge DFAM should be coming soon
Bastle drun
Roland Jdxi just for vocoder
Korg Kaos mini for effects

I have others too and plan not to use software accept for mastering and effects. I have mixers
and MIDI thrus but of course I'm not going to be using everything at once. Mainly volca sample or kick, kaoss pad, bastle, 303, looper and Waldorf filter or as 303 instead. J6 for chord sequences and maybe 404 sampler. I have another Akai sampler for one shots but it's so laggy. Edge will get heaps of use once I get it.

So Korg sq 64 will be brains but modular will have its own sequncer more for live improv. With the plan to use that mainly and just add a few bits to it depending on what I'm doing.

The BIA is the main sound for drum along with new Tymp legio. 2hp samples for drum sounds. Then lots of gates n cv to trigger them. From there brains oscilator to add sounds.

I should also point out I already have modules I made not shown in the rack. I made a delay and have an 8 step sequencer (maybe 2 to finish off) as well as a bunch of oscilators from hex inverters. Might make a sampler n some others depending on how good they are and how useful. Could make multiples easily but I want to try and make or buy buffered multiples.

Anyways let me know your thoughts since it'smy first go and will take most of this year to complete. I went around looking at all sorts of modules and filters and envelopes but decided on a simple duel envelope and filter. With Pams workout along with bin seq and Clep I and the Korg sq I should have gates and CV and mods covered. 2 LFOs. 1 standard and 1 in the clep.

The guy at the store sold me the eq and output module. It's damn handy but it's a lot of space. The EQ probably makes a difference through my rockits but I can't tell much with headphones. It has a oscillator just for checking stereo systems at different freqs so handy but probably the first bad buy only due to 24hp size. The sapce fx and extra 2hp modules may get axed. The second brains will likely change out for something else just for variation. Also might look into noise generators to turn into hats n bits. Idk I love the korg sample because with the knobs u can change any sample into bass or drones or hats or clicks. Maybe I get something simliar or just a larger more complex sampler. I want to add voice n other type samples at some point.

People talk about maths and some other modules and I kind of get the functions but don't get the significance. Perhaps ppl have recommendations....if anyone will see this as a lot of time will pass and more changes will occur before I fill both rows.

Hi,
It also took me exactly a year to realize two things:
-A fully featured eurorack format sequencer module is very expensive and large, which brings me to my second point.
-Case space is very valuable, if you want to keep a reasonable case size (9U for example).
Before starting with modular I already had an Arturia BSP and it works very well combined with Eurorack. You can use it via MIDI with a converter module or use the dedicated outputs directly with patch cables, like I'm doing.
This also applies to percussion modules type TipTop 808-909, without modulation.
For the price of 3 of them, you have a good external drum machine.
However, the percussion modules with several CV parameters, those do make sense to include in the rack.
Best regards,

Don't do it! it took me a year or more to realise that its more sensible (Cheaper and more feature-packed) to use an external sequencer so I bought a second hand Beatstep Pro.
Its an easy way to add structure and repetition to my mostly generative rack and is so much easier than programming drums on my Robaux LL8, though they are cracking little drum sequencers.

Thanks for the replies! While I am comfortable with the SQ-1, I've only gotten into Eurorack within the past year or so. So, I feel like I still have quite a bit to learn. At some point, I would eventually like to get a more "feature-packed" sequencer. But I'm trying to be budget conscious... not quite ready to drop $500+ on a single module. Man, I thought drummers shelled out a lot of coin!

The rack mount for the SQ-1 looks cool although it does claim a lot of real estate. And, as I alluded to above, I may be gradually talking myself into a bit of an upgrade. So, the Moritz Klein 5-Step is maybe too basic for me. But the Tesseract Step Fader looks rather attractive and the newer mk2 version seems to go for only about twice as much as the SQ-1. Also, as I am still learning about stuff, all of the Step Fader's functionality is not immediately intuitive to me, so it could be something that I could grow into and learn over time. Thanks, again, for the ideas!

It's an exact clone, with the same components, so same draw

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3116258

Maybe this guy:

https://www.modulargrid.net/e/tesseract-modular-step-fader

It's seems to be able to do similar playability but with additional functions & at a fairly reasonable price.

Pricewise there is really nothing that can compete, I think. Maybe two of the Erica Synths x Moritz Klein 5-Step Sequencers can scratch your itch, but if you already own an SQ-1 I recommend you look into ways of mounting it in your rack using DIY rack ears. I sometimes see people selling 3D-printed ones on Etsy or Reverb, too.

I have a Korg SQ-1 CV/gate sequencer and think it's great bang for bucks. But I would like it more if I could get it off my desk and into my rack. What options, DIY or built, are out there for eurorack sequencer modules with similar functionality in the same price range? Most I have found seem to be at least twice the cost if not much more.

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Nice 4 output LFO (master LFO and 3 outputs divided from that master). Knob for speed or sync to your clock source.
Not going to be my primary because it doesn’t have a sine output. But a useful LFO with some randomness and many waves and divisions to select from.
Pretty straightforward build.

Build

I just got this module, it's the only one until now that I knew I wanted before it was even released.
It's amazingly deep, the interface is stellar as well as the visual feedback on the panel with the different LEDs, the sounds I could pull out of this thing, the sequences, the modulation cycles with variable depth.... Oh man, I could see this one as the center of many patches or even a system!!!
How come no one is taking notice?? (although, Auza Audio have been completely silent in all their online outlets... :( )
Cheers y'all!!
-- jletra

same here, happy I found already written what I had in mind... I underline and subscribe to every word you used.

I think that the importance of ratings should not be overestimated. The diversity of expectations and experiences obviously brings them a rather subjective character. However, a clear trend, one way or the other, becomes real information if the 'survey' is sufficiently broad.

Pamela's NEW Workout: 4.77 out of 364 votes (this 15 March 2023) is a true indication. Personally, I have not (yet) adopted this module for various reasons. But this information (4.77 out of 364), added to the video demonstrations and various comments tell me that... yes, I might be satisfied if I integrate it into my modular.

The other important information, regardless of the rating, is in the 'why'. Why 4 stars rather than 5, for example. A comment on the rating is just as interesting, and often even more interesting, than the rating itself. That's normally what the forum is for. Even a manufacturer can accept an unfavourable opinion if it is motivated.

Open a Commenting system on people's votes so manufacturers can have a say or question a voter's stance.

Don't btw. We deal with a whole host of numpties on a similar system for beers https://untappd.com/WishboneBrewery

You could try contacting the voter, though of course no guarantee they'll respond.

Totally get it!

I just went through this. Thought I was just going to start with a single 64hp addition to my Moog SubH / DFAM setup and within a few months I'm at 2 64HP Moog racks and 1 84HP Roland case with 2 separate small pods for functional setups (1 for Pulsar sequencing and 1 for just my ES-9 / heart of the systems).

I know it's already way outside your expected budget etc, but something small like this might be a good addition in the future. I tried so hard to avoid the ES-9 / Aggregate device but now I wish I just started with this instead of going through the ES-8 etc route.

The module I use almost always is the fabulous Optomix. I have silver panel and black panel Models.
I heard that the older Modules used ""better Excelitas Vactrols but there is no info visible on the Vactrols.

They differ in the following items:
- The Black panels have the Vactrols stacked on a separate layer, the silver Optomix models have the Vactrols integrated directly behind the panel.
- The sound is also different. Most obvious is that the black optomix does a Bassdrum when with a strike input and no input. The silver panel remains silent.

Does anybody know which version is V2 and if there are any other important differences?

Any reason you don’t go for an ES-9?
-- Praveen

I have 104HP available in the Caixa, and the ES-9 takes up 16hp, a full 15% of the available space. It's also redundant with the Caixa built-in outputs, I don't need the extra 1/4" main outs or the headphone jack.

The ES-8 only takes 8hp. I'm also thinking about the Befaco AC/DC which only takes up 6hp (albeit with 4 outs instead of 8). I'm still looking for other module options, so I can 1. integrate with VCV Rack as an add'l modulation source, and 2. record multiple lanes at once into Ableton Live.

If I keep expanding (let's face it, I probably will), and get a more permanent case in the studio, then the ES-9 would be perfect there as I'll have a lot more room.

It's been done already elsewhere: https://learningmodular.com/glossary/

Is anyone able to control O/ and I/ parameters using MIDI CCs? (#33/34 on Remote Channel)

I have been watching Modular Grid for several years now and it has been a huge help in getting me started in modulars. I am sure I would not even have been aware of modulars much less motivated to dive in were it not for this resource. Naturally there is great deal of jargon associated with a technical subject like this. It seems to me that a side bar glossary of terms would be a big help, especially for newbies. Probably have to be controlled by moderators. Short definitions of stuff like CV, bipolar, slew and so on.

If it was me:

Okay …. So next command Will be Math••• to the VCA/LFO for Numbers or examples and tutorials.

Maths yes

Mixer - Cosmix

I'd hold off on this for now - but do get a quad cascading vca - a veils clone if possible (Big T music) - it will act like a mono mixer for now and a midi interface or a sequencer is a better buy for now

ADSR - not decided (vca with multipl ?) lost ans no decided

Maths will provide envelopes!!! - not adsr - but adsrs are less common in modular than you'd think - often AD is fine and Maths will give you 2

Cv/midi : lost and not decided

either one of these - ie erica mutant brain (nb used to be hexinverter electronique) OR

Séquencer ‘ perhaps à Berhinger ? Or to wait and be patient for next month ;)

-- clem75Paris

a sequencer - would wait and buy one you actually want rather than a 'cheap' one just to have one - this applies to all modules

Hi,

Welcome.
For that type of sound you are going to need above all a good effects module. I'm not very into this type of modules, but here are some of the most popular
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/make-noise-morphagene
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/qu-bit-electronix-nautilus
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/endorphin-es-ghost-black
You will also need a pitch sequencer, this is a good option for generative patches
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/qu-bit-electronix-bloom
Also very important are the additional modules, vca's, additional mixers, sequential switch
VCA's
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/intellijel-quad-vca
CV Mixer
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/intellijel-triatt
Sequential Switch
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/doepfer-a-151
A random modulation source
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/nonlinearcircuits-triple-sloth-white-panel
And for the case, I join the general recommendation, TipTop Mantis

Hey, im new to synthesizers, ive read a book and have been trying to gather my own information as much as possible but now is the time to start putting together my own rack.

So far I've put together Make Noise Maths, STO, and 2HP Euclid (Euclid doesnt show up on the jpg so I wrote it through text) because I got some good deals on them locally. I want to go for something very explorative and crisp, but I don't know of what specific direction to take it in. For reference, I love autechre, Ben Frost and Tim Hecker, but I don't want to exactly commit to that ethereal type of sound because as I understand it, it takes a lot of investment to achieve. At the same time, I don't know exactly what questions to answer in this introduction, so yeah, hope that someone is willing to help me out a bit!

Also, what would be a good case to look for online? I know I want to continue with modular when I'm older so I should get a bigger case than I might otherwise, wouldn't have to be super portable or anything.

Okay …. So next command Will be Math••• to the VCA/LFO for Numbers or examples and tutorials.

Mixer - Cosmix

ADSR - not decided (vca with multipl ?) lost ans no decided

Cv/midi : lost and not decided

Séquencer ‘ perhaps à Berhinger ? Or to wait and be patient for next month ;)