Something like 2FA will come but it has to be done in a way that won't annoy anyone. For most people MG is just a database to dragdrop modules around, they won't like to give away their mobile phone numbers or fumble around with 3rd party authenticator apps.
I totally get that, a user friendly platform is very important. Better password requirements unfortunately have been proven to often not be effective, because complexity results in users either forgetting their password or recycling their password frequently.
My take would be to require 2FA only for users who intend to sell on MG. This is a common requirement for any modern marketplace platform and I don't think it would be out of place for MG to also enforce this.
However the only two things that really allowed for that to happen were 1; bad account security by the user and 2; bad account security practises by MG.
We allowed weak passwords, that was the problem. That isn't the case anymore. Also login, password forget, etc are now way better protected against bot attacks.
It is beyond me why we do not yet have 2FA implemented on MG. A marketplace with this many users really needs more security features to keep their users' accounts safe,
-- toptier
Something like 2FA will come but it has to be done in a way that won't annoy anyone. For most people MG is just a database to dragdrop modules around, they won't like to give away their mobile phone numbers or fumble around with 3rd party authenticator apps.
Together with my buddy Calci Trax (Greg), we treated ourselves to a small Tekno live set.
He’s playing on the Perkons HD-01, while I’m running my industrial techno modular rack.
The kick is, of course, handled by the Basmilus, paired with the Manis and Kraken for drums, plus an MCO mk2 for extra noise textures and percussive elements.
The Perkons HD-01 is used for both drones and drums.
Thanks a lot for the reposts, views, and subscriptions — big love to the community ❤️
a bit more detail. i tried to send an envelope from pamelas new workout to the cv in of the octal vca, so that the audio from plaits would go to my mixer module(behringer cp3a-m), but i got no sound when i did.
well shit. i got some good modules today but my doepfer octal vca cant get my plaits clone to my mixer module when it gets an input from pams, the mixer just doesnt send anything out, and when i send it in from the vca theres lots of noise. it sounds fine when it goes through the minibrute vca though. what's going on? am i doing something wrong with my vca?
I personally do not sell anything without being 100% in control of what happens to the money I receive when selling modules, or anything online. There have been far too many instances, not just on MG, but worldwide, of people abusing the buyers protection system. There is a reason why sellers on Reverb only sell items "as is". If they don't, they risk having the money they received refunded to the buyer, and they will never ever see the item they sent them back.
Who in their right mind would agree on selling something to a stranger with the condition that if the person you sold it to can simply revert the transaction with very little effort, WITHIN 180 DAYS? That makes no sense to me.
I know we have recently had a few cases of a user having their account hacked and buyers getting scammed out of their money. However the only two things that really allowed for that to happen were 1; bad account security by the user and 2; bad account security practises by MG.
It is beyond me why we do not yet have 2FA implemented on MG. A marketplace with this many users really needs more security features to keep their users' accounts safe, because it is common knowledge that the majority of people have a very poor sense of what makes for good account security.
That depends on if you see the Morgasmatron as just for filtering a VCO vs other things in your rack (eg. Multigrain). Hard to give specifics because usage is so subjective -- I'm not sure what you want this thing to sound like. If I were to swap the Dixie out with anything, for example, I'd swap it for a Cold Mac to add complexity/weridness to my CV, but maybe you want something more straightforward. I think the exercise for you at this point is to run through some imagined patches thinking about how you want the CV to interact with your modules and work backwards from there. Not sure if this is an unpopular opinion around here, but ChatGPT can actually be really helpful for this.
Thank you very much for your insights and your help.
I think it probably makes the most sense to give up the Dixie — if I were to remove the Rubicon instead, the Morgasmatron would probably feel oversized in relation to the Dixie, wouldn’t it?
If I do remove the Dixie, I only free up 8 HP, which isn’t a lot of space.
Could you give me a clearer, more concrete suggestion of how you would approach this? What would you remove, and which modules would you add?
This is mainly to help me see beyond my own perspective and think about the system in a different way.
Looks like a really well designed case! Some people would say the point of modular is to create your own instrument's ethos instead of following that of a single manufacturer; but actually the point of modular is to do whatever you want. The Intellijel ecosystem is very robust.
A couple notes from my perspective:
- I think you're right -- ditch the 1u effect. A noise/random source would be good (though I think Pam's can do some of that too, so you're not totally without as is? I don't have one so I'm not sure).
- In general where I think you lack is CV utilities -- you can generate a fair amount between Quadrax, Tete, and Pam's, but you don't have a lot of options for mixing/scaling/offsetting let alone folding/comparing/rectifying etc. I wonder if you need all of Dixie/Morgasmatron/Rubicon: you've got a lot of voices for a small system. I'd maybe ditch either Rubicon or Dixie, and this is where I'd consider stepping out of the Intellijel ecosystem for a compact, CV toolbox type module and, if you have the space, a dediciated LFO (either complex, Batumi-style, or freeform Ochd-style, depending on your use) module perhaps.
thanks a lot for writing to me. I do see your point as well
I’m happy to explain what I’m searching for or what I want to do, so you can better judge what makes sense for my setup.
I’m not looking for a classic studio- or DAW-oriented case. I want a case that is mainly suited for live performance, play along and have fun and also (maybe a little bit of experimental, but i think modular is this anyway). It doesn’t need classic drum modules, since I already have a small case with Queen of Pentacles and Ghost,... I think ambient, chilling sound and adding field recordings is important for me.
Also what is important to me is having a granular module in the system. I compared Multigrain with Arbhar and Morphagene, and I think Multigrain fits best for what I want to do. But its hard to say, if you had never one of these to choose the right one.
I’ve read a lot about Metropolix being very intuitive, melodic, and well suited for live use, which is why I decided on it.
Since I already have hard-hitting drums with Queen of Pentacles, I thought a physical modeling percussion module like Plonk would complement the setup nicely in terms of drums and percussion and the ambient vibes?
I already own Pamela’s New Workout and Quad VCA, and they will definitely be part of the system.
Of course, regarding the synth voice and its signal path (Dixie, Rubicon, Morgasmatron, Quadrax), there are thousands of alternatives for building such a voice. What I’m lacking is experience, and I don’t know the other modules any better than the Intellijel ones. I could also go in a more classic direction with something like Plaits and a Wasp filter, or XPO and QPAS and Maths…
In this area, I’m honestly quite unsure about what exactly I should do.
In the end, live playability is very important to me. I mainly want to enjoy playing the system and discovering new things over time. It doesn’t need to be integrated into a studio setup.
Maybe you can recommend something based on these thoughts?
intellijel gear is very well made, but personally I wouldn't stick to one manufacturer. what are you attempting to achieve? answer that question first, then look for modules that go in that direction , then consider manufacturers. at least that how I approach it. if you don't know what you're hoping to achieve , go step by step to discover it
I have a question regarding the configuration of the Intellijel Performance Case Gen.2 that’s about to be released.
I’m thinking about building an almost all-Intellijel case and I have a few questions where I’m sure many of you can share your experiences and opinions.
Do you think it makes sense to build a case that contains mostly modules from a single manufacturer like this?
(Pro: the modules work well together. Con: maybe it’s too limiting?)
Do you think this case is well put together as it is, or would you swap some of the listed modules for other Intellijel modules instead?
I’ve never worked with 1U modules before. Do you think the 1U modules chosen here make sense, and do you find it useful to have the 1U row in the middle of the case instead of installing the 1U rail at the top of the case?
Thanks a lot for your feedback and help.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a calm, relaxing holiday season.
Any feedback on this would be appreciated, whats missing, or would help or isnt needed, thanks. Im going for rythmic sequenced industrial. I have a grind and model 15, with a tx-6 mixer and ableton.
Hello,
I am not a very experienced trader, but I have done some (successful) trades in the french market (audiofanzine) in the past using services like paypal F&F.
I get why there's a strong recommendation against using it to trade gear. There's basically no real guarantee for the buyer.
I had a person ask me recently if we could go through PP buyer protection, while I have nothing against it in principle, the policy states that the buyer has 180 days (!) to lodge a complaint. Thats's 6 months where anything can happen, and from what I read, "things" happen : apparently the system is commonly abused, with a skew favoring the buyer.
Seems to me these services transfer the risk to the seller. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I see little upside on my end, as a seller.
Question for experienced sellers : short of reverb (or looper in france which is down atm) : is there a less risky way to do payment while offering guarantees on both side ?
Thanks!
Building a (third) techno live setup in a (small) retro samsonite case!
The star of the show is the MOOG Labyrinth.
It's two random / "corruptable" sequencers control the Labyrinth itself but also the Doepfer A-111-6 Synth Voice.
The two modules in between let me chose between seq1 en seq2 for the A-111-6
Drums: Behringer RS-9 and Endorphine's Queen of Pentacles.
The objective of this setup: create random techno with two synths and drums.
First post here with a thought... I havefound myself wishing there was another option between Free and Unicorn that might be a little more affordable and just offer a bit less.
I imagine you have your reasons for not offering this but thought I'd go ahead and make the suggestion. I'd like to support the site but 36ish bux is just a bit steep and I don't need 100 racks... something a little more moderately priced and less racks?
would be fancy if it was 10 years ago, now its just the same old gold design with zero innovation with a clickbait to sort by price, i never liked this company from the beginning, look at xaoc, make noise, ssf, and this same old 20hp gold oscillator of the most mundane sounds
-- compviga
Wow. I always thought that if you didn't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all, guess you missed that memo. This company is amazing as are their modules, they are definitely far from "mundane"! I feel sad for you if you can't get that experience in your world view and I hope you find what ever it is you are looking for eventually so you can spend less time dumping on other people's hard (and excellent) work.
I would love to try this module out one day, but I may have to visit Glasgow (again) to do it!
yeah the rs9 will go first - you take trigs out of RS-9 from one of the tracks and then patch into the TRIG IN of the 182. This way your melodies will have rhythm to it instead of just advancing one step sequentially based on just starting the sequencer on its own. You will get some nice melodies. Program 7 trigs on the RS9 over a bar and use a 5 step sequence in the 182 to get you started and you will hear an evolving melody.
ive 90% done but i still have a beringer RS-9 to go into the build which will when completed create the backbone of any musical creation
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but this has stumped me .. this is connecting to the excellent behringer system 100 182 anologue sequencer
you learn something new every day and for the sequencer to work is to let it produce voltages and then using a vco create them into audible sounds
but how does the RS-9 connect to the system
so does the RS-9 go before the 182 sequencer
like i said this is a amazing learning curve ... but it also shows how the pioneers created their music
I got a troggotronics power supply because its the only one I could find that have the necesary amount of power and pin headers.
Ive been super happy with it. However, it will likely require a minimal amount of wiring. I remember it being quite simple though.
Love the "train horn" sounds...as always, thank you for sharing!!
-- Jukeshoe
Thank you for listening yeah the train horn took a while to get that "old timey wild west" kinda sound. Comes from the Crum Hum with a verbe filter in Logic Pro
Aside from the need for a custom ribbon cable, is there any technical reason why one wouldn't connect a Boredbrain IO (which is passive and has no circuitry) to line level transmitter/reciever modules by other brands (e.g. ALA's Bal Outs or WMD's PM DB25 mkII)? Has anyone already tried this?
The Long Version:
I've decided I'd like to try and remove as many connections to and from "the outside world" on my Eurorack case off the front panel onto a notional custom side or back face plate. Why? Becuase, reasons :-D
Seriously, I'm a budding case builder and would ultimately like to develop an ecosystem of modules and parts for doing the above for multichannel analog audio, midi and USB. Obviously that'd be no small task. In the meantime then, I thought I could experiment with already-existing-modules to see how far I can get. Hence the question (see The Short Version above).
I've scoured the interwebz and concluded that a truly open ended, compact, professional grade, pick-ya-own-ins-&-outs-with-no-unnecessary-bollocks-and-bolt-them-anywhere system of modules doesn't (yet) exist. If someone knows of such a system, please do let me know.
The nearest thing (as of writing this in Dec 2025 and for audio only) I can find is Boredbrain's IO and DB25 modules. However the DB25 is line out only - no inputs. I've asked Boredbrain if they have any plans to release an equivalent line level input module but they didn't respond. If they did so, my prayors would be answered.
The only other manufacture using high grade ICs with a product along the right lines is NW2S. However they don't seem to be trading at the moment (correct me if I'm wrong). Their web page just says "coming soon" and there's no response to messages. Even if they were, the cost of import into the UK would be beyond ludicrous.
Indeed, it'd be 'plaid?' ....Anyway...
Currently, I have an NW2SIO and a Borebrain Xport. Both have balanced sockets. I use all the their ins and outs with an external mixer. For my purposes, they're perfect.... almost. Accept for the fact of there being no less than 8 ugly bulky cables ( especially the two DB25s on the IO) pertruding like growths from the front panel. And, they eat up a lot of hp. Yes, the IO can optionally be fitted with secondary DB25 ports that one can bolt anywhere. But that'd leave the two empty sockets on the front taking up a whole 3hp of space. Oh no! :-P. Also, that doesn't solve the 'problem' with the Xport.
Having investigated the design and build of the IO and Xport, I believe both could be easily (famous last words) modified because the Eurorack-side minijack sockets sit on their own PCB - connected to main one via Dupont header strips. They're not structurally interdependent or hardwired. Based on my very limited understanding of electronics, I don't see why those header strips couldn't become ribbon cables and the upper and lower PCB's separated. One could then either make their own face plate or just lop down the existing one and Bob's-ya-uncle: a gerry-rigged but functional IO interface with the Eurorack-world sockets on the front and the bulky outside-world sockets on the side/back.
Aside from the obvious void warranties and potential bricking of expensive modules, please tell me why the above is a bad idea or wouldn't work at all.
It would be awesome to add some information about module parameters, like the impedance, voltage range, trigger width and so on, this would make it much easier to figure out which modules are compatible and which might need some tools like the aforementioned multiple or an offset/attenuator to make them work together smoothly.
-- SebastianSanders
Seconded. I keep a big ol' table with voltage ranges for my modules' ins and outs since they vary so much between manufacturers (e.g. Instruo Arbhar inputs expect +/-5v, Schlappi Nibbler gate outputs are binary 0 or 10v, Schlappi Nibbler stepped outputs are 0-10v, Modcan Quad LFO outputs are attenuable and can be either +/-5v or 0-10v, etc). Would be great to be able to fill this info in per input/output on the Grid.
Sounds like an operator issue to us. Ohmforce has been second to none when it came to delivery since the 90s and it would be unlikely that any of their gear to be deteriorating audio signal. They have close to 30 years of experience in design just by itself.
Workaround: Just duck your other sounds by using a gate from Bohm to ADSR that is set to reverse. Send the CV out of the ADSR (or ADR, whatever) to a VCA. Get that VCA to duck the audio or whatever signal you wish to duck. Done.
This is Episode 2 in my series where I break down my modular system: how it works, how it’s designed, and how I approach patching it as a playable instrument.
In this episode, I take a closer look at the quartet of analog STO oscillators that form the melodic engine of my setup. This quartet functions as the motor of the system and plays a major role in shaping what has become my signature sound. It’s a configuration I’ve been refining for years, using a combination of STO oscillators, Lowpass Gates, the Quadrax module, and the Atlas module to achieve a balance between control, movement, and musicality.
I’ve always had a strong fascination with minimal music, and this quartet has made it possible for me to develop my own version of minimal music within a modular context—focused on repetition, subtle variation, and gradual transformation.
I also explain the effects sections and how they interact with the oscillator quartet, adding space, depth, and variation without losing focus or clarity.
My hope is that this episode offers practical insight, inspiration, and new ideas that you can apply to your own patches and modular setups.
Transcript
Update:
I asked this because I was looking for a way to make Bitbox more expressive and playable in a live performance context.
I tried using multiple LFOs and envelopes, but in a live setup I often miss having one physical gesture that can control several parameters at once.
So I ended up building a small CV module for myself: one fader controlling multiple CV outputs, each with its own range and offset.
This lets me move things like filter, sample start, FX and level together, but in different amounts.
"Forgive me father for what I have synthed (for christmas)" - (4 repeats)
"TME Vihkk X is temping me, oh lord
But with your faith I will be strong
Dont let these drones come to my house
Dont let these wicked algorithms grind on me
Because its your house
I did similar cases a few times.
I would add some good adtenuverter modules, like:
Befaco Atte, Black Noise Goma II, Rides in the storm QUA
or for 1u: Befaco 1u Motion MTR, inntellijell quadratt etc
Other option coulde be to add a Axon 2 expander besides your Pamelas Workout and discard ochd, tilt - to do all modulation just with Pams. A mixer module in the 1u would be useful to mix cvs but if you just use Pams + Axon 2 - you can mix and atenuate your modulation just in pams.
On the other hand ochd works well with morpagene and mimeophone
a Cara marbles clone works well in small cases
a Gliss 1u could be fun to record custom lfos and more stuff.
a small compressor like WMD mscl could be useful 4 hp
BAStL Ikarie is a good choice as a small filter with stereo spread and some gain. 8 hp
Rackbrute 6u is nice but then it will be harder to transport and it will be more as just a small effect rack.
Go for the Rackbrute if you want to build a whole ambient setup, with own voices, more complex modulation etc
watch out for some noise sources.
My secret weapon of choice is: SGR1806-20 kNoB technology but there are smaller alternatives.
A Benjolin could also be a good fit, like Benjolin V2. chaotic random + osc + filter.
Another idea could also to drop it all and to just get a "Befaco Oneiroi" for a pod or as standalone. = intant ambient similar to such a effect case - or maybe just Oneiroi + Pams
I would go definetly a whole different route with a Rackbrute 6u as with a palette case.
hi ive been having problems in my rackbrute - its using just under 800 ma - arbhar / morphagene etc - the m/amp output is confusing im still not sure if its 1600 or 800 ? ive a feeling its not 1600 thats the 6U one. my milky way wont boot / endorphin ghost will but has no reverb / freeze !! havent tried the timizora as yet as im now thinking this rackbrute power supply may damage something ( and this stuff aint cheap ) - the milky way and the ghost both work perfect in my alm 84 6u. i'm going to try the p2 16 pin header on the power block tonight to see if this does indeed hold an extra 800 ma. i was thinking of an alm 52 6U as this is going to be my mobile sample/play rack - but again im unsure of thier m/amp rating if it 1 amp total or 1 amp top line and 1 amp bottom line. As this will have digital modules i realise there may be increased current draw on boot up. Any suggestions guys ?
I've been waiting for this forever. It seems like it would be such a simple tweak to the site to have this category.. I just find it baffling it's not an option. Users are the ones uploading all the 19" rack gear they have.. so it's not like there's some big task about finding and photographing the gear itself
As it is, I'm seeing 19" stuff being added into the guitar pedals section and then you have to freeform splat it onto a pedalboard. This works for some 19" synths that can work as desktop modules too, but it's frustrating in general we can't just have nice neat 19" racks with stuff snapping into the available slots
I'm a singer-songwriter and a part time modular enthusiast. I am trying to put together a small rack to do incidental improvisations and ambient backing for a live show. I haven't yet instituted modular into my live setup and I am trying to do so with my new tiny palette case.
I currently use Morphagene, mimeophon, and pedals (especially the CBA Mood Mk II and MA Ct5) to accomplish my goals. Obviously the bare modules can't accomplish a lot so I'm looking to add some more modulation sources to my rack. I am very for randomness and really don't need modules with tons of bells and whistles.
I currently work predominantly with Pam's, Ochd, and 3U 3xMIA for much of my modulation. I am planning to free up a bit of space in my current rack by doing more with 1u modules and adding in Tilt (MN Function clone). I've had Function in racks before and really liked it. Maths may be my favorite module of all time.
I am interested to get feedback about effectively using the 1U space and am very open to suggestions. Also open to how you would build a rack around the core of Morphagene and Mimeophon in a small enclosure. I have a little pod case and my Rackbrute 6U, so please know this case is for a specific use case!
Well thanks for the tip. I got the OCHD on order but passed on expander for now. Currently working with BSP sending drum gates to BOhm and the reset of mother 32 which also gets modulation from contour1. I have bassline from Seq1 on BSP to an sh101 (gate and pitch in). Looking into using VCV random to get some movement. Also sending drum gates to a roland TR8 for hats and snares. So far DFAM just gets clocked and does percussion noises but I'm going to try some patching with the case at some point. Open to ideas as I'm just experimenting.
Do you prefer multiple independent CV sources for different parameters (filter, sample start, FX, level),
or do you use some kind of macro-style control where one gesture affects several parameters at once?
I’m trying to make Bitbox more playable in a live / performance context and I’m curious how others approach this.
nice-I'm going to set up a behringer set up also-I'll have a Kobol expander instead of neutron but the fixed filter and bode frequency shifter will be in there for sure-is this the 140HP rack from behringer your designing for rather than the usual 104 HP width? good lick with it.
regards
