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A dark jam.
18 months in after getting bitten by the modular bug

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Nice work :)

Love the dark vibe and excellent soundcapture as well!

So, I connected with a drum and bass artist from Germany named ?BREAK ERROR and we swapped files back and forth for a few months. This is what came out of it. We really love it and would appreciate any thoughts:

EDITED Jul 28th 2023, 15:43

Can anyone tell me, if this is a modded version of the Doepfer Theremin? Tell me more please :D

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
-- farkas

Thank you :)

Yes. Wrote a PM.

@ModLifeCrisis If you are aiming for dreamy soundscapes EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath would be a great option. Unfortunately the module is a 16hp... On the other hand there is the pedal. I’ve been using it for a long time. And if I hardly publish anything, this time I have a little example.
O-Coast > Afterneath pedal :)

@JimHowell1970 +1 for FX Aid, and +1 for your t-shirt :))

Hi - thanks for your reply. People do amazing things with the BIA but it's not the sort of sound I'm after. I'm aiming for dreamy soundscapes that can modulate and evolve, which is why I was considering the MFX. Thinking about it, the reverb from Noise Engineering might be another option...

-- ModLifeCrisis

I'm not sure that anyone would associtate Noise Engineering with dreamy soundscapes - it can be done, from what I've heard, but it wouldn't be my first point of call...

I own 1 NE modules, the zularic repetitor (which I think is an excellent module) and am currently wearing an NE t-shirt

I'd also look at the fx aid pro as an alternative to the MFX (latest firmware has a scope) and has way more algoritms - claims to include a tuner - but it seems to be more like a pitch to tune to - I use a pedal tuner myself, but a phone app would be just as good (or most DAWS include them)

This is Enjoy Electronics. We've noticed that our device, "The GodFather", is already listed on ModularGrid. However, it's currently not associated with our manufacturer profile. We have been receiving numerous requests from our customers for this association to be made.
Here's the link to the module: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-the-godfather-by-enjoy-electronics
Could you please add Enjoy Electronics as a manufacturer and associate "The GodFather" with our manufacturer profile?

For a little percussion: Basimilus? (10hp).
The way you have arranged your modules seems well designed, in my opinion...
-- Sweelinck

Hi - thanks for your reply. People do amazing things with the BIA but it's not the sort of sound I'm after. I'm aiming for dreamy soundscapes that can modulate and evolve, which is why I was considering the MFX. Thinking about it, the reverb from Noise Engineering might be another option...

The way you have arranged your modules seems well designed, in my opinion...
-- Sweelinck

I agree. Personally, I would probably put the DPO in the top left to avoid bumping the frequency knobs, but if that's not a problem for you, don't bother.

For a little percussion: Basimilus? (10hp).
The way you have arranged your modules seems well designed, in my opinion...

Hi folks,
I haven't posted for a long while, but I hope everyone on the forum is well.

A while ago I bought a Make Noise 7u case and have been slowly filling it up (mostly with Make Noise modules). I feel I need some help from the forum on the best way to arrange the modules I have, in terms of ergonomics.

If anyone has any suggestions for a better way to put my rack together I'd be very grateful. Also, if anyone has any advice for what to put in the final 10hp that would be good too.

My initial thought for the last 10hp is another fx module, I'm thinking the MFX from ALM as this also has a tuner and a scope which could come in useful - I'd be happy to leave the last 4hp as a Make Noise Blank (I quite like the idea of a bit of branding). But if anyone has any better ideas I'd be very happy to hear them. Thanks in advance for your time.

EDITED Aug 7th 2023, 07:46

If you want fully editable envelopes, get a Rossum Control Forge. I think the point of Zadar is that its envelopes are 'quick and dirty'. You can call them up quickly and easily adjust a couple of the most critical parameters, namely time and range.

Smart communication and fine transaction with @KitKatAndy
Recommended !

Simple curiosity: why is everyone selling this module right now? Is there a serious competitor?

Radio / podcast resources :

The "Absent Elegy" track from my Reverse Image album has just been included in The Moderns podcast and the "Dimensional Breakthrough" track on Staalplaat Radio!

Check out The Moderns podcast... (it is a very beautiful podcast)...
https://themoderns.blog/2023/07/23/the-moderns-ep-272/

Staalplaat Radio broadcast on Mixcloud:
https://www.mixcloud.com/Cdrk/staalplaat-radio-13-july-2023

Please check out my Reverse Image album on Bandcamp :
https://khatulistiwa.bandcamp.com/album/the-silence-that-does-not-exist

Thank you very much :-)

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for watching :)

Thanks for the info, I'll give the cap mod a try if I get a chance.

Try my cap mod to open up the filter a bit: should be in the build guide. Also: I think these work so much better when varying incoming trig/gate/cv level. Absolutely love these: I've got 4 of them in my main case.

EDITED Jul 25th 2023, 20:19

I would go with the fx section in the MPC. Get to know theyr sounds and capabilities and then get something with a difrent sound colour and posibilities for your rack.
-- Niemandsland

Initially this makes a lot of sense..

really the best reasons to go for in rack effects are - it must be in the rack (portability or OCD issues) or you must have mdulation via CV (woozy modulated reverbs and delays can sound interesting) - or because a specific effect is only available in eurorack format (probably not that many) or you want to experiment with unusual signal paths (effects early in the signal chain before, for example, filtering or waveshaping/folding etc)

but all those can come later...

FYI as specified on their website :

+12V Max Current 10 mA
-12V Max Current 10 mA
+5V Max Current 0 mA

And depth isn't "2cm" (as described here) but "Depth: 4cm" (according to their technical details )

...hope that can help.

EDITED Jul 24th 2023, 21:03

Two filters in one, though they can be chained. This is a passive device, no power used (think - same thing as the tone knob on your electric guitar).
Relatively easy build, through there were two nits about the boards fitting together and the knobs, but overall fine.

Sound-wise, it’s OK. Passive, so not a whole lot of activity, but does produce some mellow filtering. Not going to be in my main rack.

Build

I would go with the fx section in the MPC. Get to know theyr sounds and capabilities and then get something with a difrent sound colour and posibilities for your rack.

Hey, Thank you guys for the quick response.

Probably you'll save me some money by these answers. I already got some of the cheaper modules as a birthday present but I'll stick to those until I'm ready for more.

The Minibrute does not have a FX section, so I feel like I need at least a delay and a reverb and I want it to be outside my DAW. Would you use the on-board-effects of the MPC or go for the Dual FX, for example?

hi Blizz,

I would like to say you have all you need to start with the miniBrute and the MPC. Get to know them, learn how they vould work together before you start filling up your rack. If you know what the MPC and Minibrut can do and how they interact you know what you might want from the modules in your rack. Keep the learning curve small it always helped me in my creativity.

my two cents Niemandsland
-- Niemandsland

I'd very strongly agree with @Niemansland here...

there are a few "issues" with the modules that you've selected - too many (& too large - Magneto - imo) fx for this case... No mixing solutions... not enough modulation... a turing machine, but no quantizer (if you want to use a turing machine for pitch you will need a quantizer to make it play in a particular scale - tune the oscillator to get the set the root note)

when you are ready to commit money to modular - I'd take a look at the hints on how to get the most versatility for the least expenditure in my signature and have a good think about what it's telling you... then try again regarding what modules you want to put in your rack and those you need to support them...

hi Blizz,

I would like to say you have all you need to start with the miniBrute and the MPC. Get to know them, learn how they vould work together before you start filling up your rack. If you know what the MPC and Minibrut can do and how they interact you know what you might want from the modules in your rack. Keep the learning curve small it always helped me in my creativity.

my two cents Niemandsland

Thanks very much.

O.k. they were already in the Pedal section anyway

Would be great if Pladask could be added aswell!

https://www.pladaskelektrisk.com/product/dradd/

Done

Dear community,
I'm a complete modular newbie. After watching the latest tutorial on production with software synths where some guy recommended to measure the kick drum tails in ms to set the side chain more precisely I was finally sick of that. I want more imperfection and haptics. And coming from playing e-bass in metal bands I miss the aspect of live performance, too.

I start the journey with an Arturia MiniBrute 2s combined with the 6U rack. Additionally I'm using the AKAI MPC One. To be honest I have no clue yet, how to make these three work together. So, could anyone tell me if this module compilation is a good start. The idea is to produce fast ambient/hypnotic techno.

--o for mixing I was going o coast, bia, clouds ect into the 3 mix (to set and forget)
As a newbie, I've been here for a little over a year, I agree with these tips. I would like to add, regarding the mixer issue, that for live performance I do not believe, far from it, that the mixer is a patch and forget module.
In case you are not going to use an external mixer, I would recommend a dedicated mixer. You can consider a mixer with its mutes, sends/returns, and very importantly, headphone output.
2HP modules or with many knobs are a nuisance.
Regards and good luck

I would recommend that you revisit a LOT of the beginner posts in this forum, read a LOT of manuals, and watch a LOT of tutorials before investing any money in this.
Have fun and good luck!
-- farkas

+1000

-- JimHowell1970

1000 more :))

so the 1u up top is just there to to sum specs. I plan for 3 rows of 1u next to the disting ex I thought if I'm going to have a screen I might as well fill in the space

I thought the condensed section would be fine bc its closest to the minibrute 2s pach bay I assumed it would be the most cluttered spot inevitably tho I'm definitely making it worse

for lpg I didn't consider CV modulation for some reason so I'll definitely look at some vcas

by 3 mix I meant the little 3 channel mixer next to the mkc8 and with the exmpl of ambient chords I could use the disting or deluge ect to sequence them separately to create chords mix out to deluge or disting for fx

I definitely have a lot to consider and if the racks name is true I hope I dont expand out from 6u both financially and for space

If the thread title is accurate, I would recommend that you do not go into debt for this setup.
Jim's advice mirrors my own. You will be incredibly unhappy with all of those tiny modules side by side, for many reasons.
I would recommend that you revisit a LOT of the beginner posts in this forum, read a LOT of manuals, and watch a LOT of tutorials before investing any money in this.
Have fun and good luck!
-- farkas

+1000

so I planned to make some rails for the 1u in that area and I didn't know I'd need an adapter for power :( if that's what you meant.

no I couldn't tell if you meant it to be a rackbrute with the associated rack wart or a 7u where you'd inadvertantly added an arturia rack wart (that's not available separately)

it sounds like you want to add a 1u row on top of a rackbrute - sounds like a bad idea to me involving disfiguring the rackbrute - either get a 7u rack or drop the 1u

for that condensed area I tried to arange it where i could kinda get to the knobs, I wasn't worried too much bc itll be used for rhythmic noise where modulation would just be re patching. tho the 3 actuator would be a problem

the 'condensed' area is way too crowded - sooner or later, you will hate it

the noise on the intellijel noise tools just seemed like an extra for why its there

partly this was my mistake the paratek noise module looked like 2 modules - in itself, it seems way too crowded - like the designer was having a competition with himself how to get as many knobs, switches and jacks in 8hp as possible

as for the vcas I assumed I could just substitute it with lpgs and bc power I'm still new at this

only if you only want to use them for audio - vcas are really useful for cv too - seriously, do yourself a favour & get a quad cascading vca - veils clone or intellijel etc etc

so for mixing I was going o coast, bia, clouds ect into the 3 mix (to set and forget) - cinnamon filter - mkc8 - minibrute - deluge for this ex. I wanted ambient chords under one filter while Saturn, ect goes straight to mkc8

I think you'll regret the mixing solution

what's the 3 mix? the synthrotek attenuator???

are you expecting o-coast, mia and clouds to give you ambient chords??? not my idea of ambient or chords...

with my setup I don't plan to go outside 6u and the o coast is only a staple bc I've scuffed it up a bit
and thanks for commenting I really needed the perspective.
-- exmpl

we all say that to start with... just a little 6u (or whatever) - then it's the wafer thin mint and it explodes all over the place...

If the thread title is accurate, I would recommend that you do not go into debt for this setup.
Jim's advice mirrors my own. You will be incredibly unhappy with all of those tiny modules side by side, for many reasons.
I would recommend that you revisit a LOT of the beginner posts in this forum, read a LOT of manuals, and watch a LOT of tutorials before investing any money in this.
Have fun and good luck!

so I planned to make some rails for the 1u in that area and I didn't know I'd need an adapter for power :( if that's what you meant.

for that condensed area I tried to arange it where i could kinda get to the knobs, I wasn't worried too much bc itll be used for rhythmic noise where modulation would just be re patching. tho the 3 actuator would be a problem

the noise on the intellijel noise tools just seemed like an extra for why its there

as for the vcas I assumed I could just substitute it with lpgs and bc power I'm still new at this

so for mixing I was going o coast, bia, clouds ect into the 3 mix (to set and forget) - cinnamon filter - mkc8 - minibrute - deluge for this ex. I wanted ambient chords under one filter while Saturn, ect goes straight to mkc8

with my setup I don't plan to go outside 6u and the o coast is only a staple bc I've scuffed it up a bit
and thanks for commenting I really needed the perspective.

Another purchase with @RTFM and as usual, all perfect.

the rackbrute case does not have 1u and the power supply is not sold separately...

better to put the 1u modules in the 1u rail than in an adapter - so you have more space for 3u - just move the disting ex to be near the bigger screen, but I'd only buy that if you need it...

racking semis is a waste of rack space and power...

too many small modules too close together... you are trying to do too much in too small a space... bigger case and bigger modules or just fewer bigger modules - the shitty ergonomics of so many 2hp modules and trimmers instead of pots will make it unplayable... remember 1hp = 1/5" (4.08mm)

do some research on the guy behind synthrotek before buying their modules...

why do you think you need 2 noise sources?

why are there no vcas?

how are you mixing - the deluge, minibrute 2s, the output of the rackbrute6u and the o coast?

take a look at the hints in my signature and spend a considerable time thinking about them... they are a guide to getting the most versatile modular for the least cash...

@farkas @JimHowell1970 @sweelinck yeah for sure getting this piecemeal is the way to go! I'll see how I get on with with whats there at the moment. Disting, the timberal sculptor and a eurorack external input module sounds like a good starting point for kick processing. Pams to follow shortly. I can start with loading samples in the Octatrack as per @obscuremachines (thanks by the way! some cool modules/great advice there) suggestion. I think you're right ahout disting ex - the extra power and slot you get seems like a no brainer

You need to test different approaches and methods and find the best one! It's like in books the path appears under the feet of the walker)))))))
-- GregoryStellar

This is true and wise. Though, from time to time, it’s advisable to look where you set foot :)

im kinda new to eurorack my set up rn is a deluge, minibrute 2s, rackbrute6u and an o coast I want an all around, performance set up but also a friend that does its own thing. So what do ya think are these good accompaniments ?

You need to test different approaches and methods and find the best one! It's like in books the path appears under the feet of the walker)))))))But I'm often busy with plastic here surgery and don't have much time for tests although I do make time for some modifications!

EDITED Jul 28th 2023, 05:53

This is a very powerful new unit from Neutral Labs. 4 wavetable driven voices, a delay unit, a low pass filter, two LFOs, accent, a sequencer, envelope, and their special crunchiness
Driven either with external gating or with the capacitive touchpads not eh front.
Way deep, my demo, were I only scratch the surface, is 30 minutes.

The board has all the SMD components pre-installed, you’lll just be putting a LOT of jacks, pots and switches on. Be aware that there are many tiny SMD components very close to where you’ll need to solder, so you should be a proficient builder to do this kit.

A very fun and dense unit.

Build

EDITED Jul 22nd 2023, 18:59

Does anyone know if channel 2 and 3 spit different max voltages? If it's cloning the MK2 you would think it would, but it's made by the father of all musical equipment corner cutters...

The 4hp Disting interface is terrible. Get the bigger one so you atleast dont have to pull out the manual every time you wanna change it up.