I appreciate your clear feedback Lugia!
That means, that Braids for ex. ,since it's not a quad Vco, cannot deliver polyphonic notes? by itself...or i would need a multiplier of some sort ( total newb :) )
Well, yes/no/maybe. 'Quad', in the module database, refers to modules that have four identical (more or less) functions, as a rule. There's a few things that actually are four-channel devices...but not many. Now, as to the yes/no/maybe part...let's say you have a quad VCO, such as Doepfer's latest unit. You could then feed each VCO into each filter on a quad VCF, like Qu-bits, and so on. But that wouldn't quite fit the bill of the reason for having modular, which is to take advantage of the open architecture to construct your own instrumental paths.
Example: with two quad VCOs, then you have two VCOs per voice, which you can deploy as 1-1-1-1 / 1-1-1-1 OR 2-2 / 2-2. More quad filters means more possible timbral combinations. So, yes...quad tends to refer to modules that 'play nice' in a 4-voice polyphonic environment and are convenient for that sort of architecture, but by no means do you have to use them as discrete voice components. It's just handier to patch polyphonically with them.
Sure...there's quite a few modules in different categories that can work for full polyphony use. Search under the 'quad' category and you'll see a large chunk of them there.
Hi there - I have a Mother 32 and DFAM and am considering buying an Artruria Rackbrute 6U to store both modules and add a few new ones for effects processing. What I'm thinking of adding is a: (1) 4ms Dual Looping Delay, (2) Erbe-Verb, (3) Disting mk4, (4) Intellijel uScale, and (5) a buffered mult. Am I missing anything, and does this setup make sense? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
This is actually one of the first plans where I haven’t included my BL ADSR. I was thinking I’d be able to have a little more flexibility over all with the Quadra AD.
Put on your headphones, clear 20 minutes of your time and join me on a road trip down the United States' West Coast, from Seattle to Los Angeles, listening to dictaphone travel commentary and interludes of experimental modular synthesizer music, played on a Snazzy FX Eurorack system.
The rack:
It also includes a spring reverb tank, but that's it. Nothing else was used for the sounds in this video. No external sequencer, keyboard, etc.
More info on Snazzy FX and my music with the system in this thread: https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=193591&highlight=
hello, I'm here again asking for help. So this is my rack at the moment (outside I have always M32 and 0 coast) Am I missing something essentialnow? what could I add? pam's? EG?
Hey -- here's a video of this case in action:
Is there any module that offers polyphony ? or just through melodic chords that some modules offer?
Thanks
Seems fine to me...the only flaw I see is that you're missing an ADSR-type envelope source or two for one-shot modulation of mod signals, especially via linear VCAs. My inclination would be to lose the A-160 and the buffers, then drop in some Ladik IADSR, DADSR, or AHDSR 4 hp modules to make that happen and to also give you some function 'tweaks' beyond a simple ADSR EG.
Is a rack something like this too much modulation with ER 301 as the only sound source? I am looking to modulate modulation. I have most of these modules. Still waiting on the ER 101 and trying to decide on the Quadra. I am a newer ER 301 use and I cant get over how much clean sound you can get out of it. So I am wondering if I should ditch having other sound sources all together?
what do you think?
the very friendly @jameswalk sold me a A160-2 clock divider in lovely condition, packaged nicely and arrived the day after posting UK to UK
Was thinking about the market place and ways of making the transactions a little more 'secure'. From what I understand - and it's only based on the experience of buying 2 bits of kit from 2 separate sellers, is that unless one in the transaction is prepared to pay the additional percentage to have the transaction covered, then everything else is done on a goodwill basis. And whilst on the whole, our community is full of like minded, good people, there do seem to be experiences of things not going so well.
Here in the UK, there's a new scheme that's being used by the government, in an attempt to stem bad practices as far as builders is concerned. Its voluntary at present, but seems to work well - and it's based on there bing a holing account for the money. I wondered whether something like this might work well for MG. Yes, ebay is an alright place to buy modules, but it would be cool to not have to use them and keep it within the community.
The way I guess it would work would be that there is a holding account - so there's an advert, an agreement between the seller and buyer, the money is put into that account that only MG have the ability to release and when the module has arrived, and the buyer is happy, then the money released.
I understand that it might be a good idea but needs to be administered...but maybe there's a small fee for using it or something.
Just thought I'd put it out there, as I think it could really work incredibly well!
Hey everyone, there's my modular synth.. H'es finish now after 6 months.. Leave your opinion :)
Looking at the Metropolis...it doesn't seem to clock multiply, only divide. So, if you're sending it an 8th-note pulse, that's your minimum rhythmic value. In order to get the sequencer to step at 16th-notes, you're going to have to use a clock multiplier to half the time on the 8th-note pulses, or just feed a 16th-note pulse as your master clock and then use clock dividers to obtain lower values where needed.
Hi guys,
I hope this is the right threat for it. I have some issued with the incoming clock on the metropolis and wanted to ask if any one could help me out with the right edit.
So I have a digitize connected to the shuttle control, the shuttle control send a clock out to the metropolis but the metropolis just receives a 1/8 clock although I would love to have it run as a 1/16.
I can devide the incoming clock in the metropolis to 1/8 = 1/4, 1/2, 1/1 but I somehow can't get the 1/8 to run to the 1/16. Maybe its a preference in the shuttle control.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
@gesta Quick response, well packed parcel, module arrived in great condition. Highly recommended.
If you broke into Detroit Modular and Perfect Circuit and had 3 minutes to grab whatever you could throw in two duffel bags. :)
Here is my current setup for what I do.
What I get out of it is mostly outer space noise echo, drone, random seq's.
Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, input, on it or the modules used or could be used.
So I've reconfigured my 'Chris Franke' setup; initially had a Behr Model D, but took it out (so I could use it more generally) and replaced with my DFAM/Doepfer voice combo. Fits well; and I'm very happy with the results. [Even if I'm only now back in Firestarter-era!]
The Multicore is only there for other-rack interfacing; and I run the DFAM as the slave, with ratcheting only applied to the Doep voice. [LFO as the master clock, externally-slaved if necessary via Multicore out.]
...Any criticism/better mousetrap advice? I'm new to MGrid, and only a neophyte to the mod world, having only fallen down the rabbit-hole a coupla years back. Been livin' the synth life since I bought a new (!) Poly-800. Back in The Day.
Happy continued wiggling!
Either that, or maybe Lurch is giving up the harpsichord and going modular.
Over the past few months,
I sold a nw2sio (balanced) to @theartstrip
I sold a Tempi to @t3hh
And I sold a Z3000 Smart VCO MKII to @hfgene
Communication was friendly and clear with all three of them, and the transaction went easy each time.
Special mention to @hfgene, thanks a lot for your feedback :)
you'd need some kind of lift to reach the upper modules.... or a staircase built of smaller racks... :-D
And i want to introduce you to our first synthesizer!
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The Muscarin is an analog music synthesizer with analog and touch controls, that has everything that’s needed for creating music and synthesis of sounds.
Designed by kNoB technology, it is based on cross-modulation technology. It is designed as semi-modular, and can be used by it’s own, or as a part of eurorack system.
It is made for generating standard sounds and sound effects, as well as for extremely changing their sound while playing, converting it to a complex structured noises. It has full manual hands-on controls (switches and knobs), as well as it can be controlled by CV (control voltage).
Early Muscarin synthesizers was made only for sound experiments, and could be classified as noise generators, although it always was a powerful instrument, combining additive, subtractive, FM and Cross-modulation synthesis. Later it was decided to fully reconsider the concept of Muscarin, to widen its range of use, adding new functions, without limiting its noise abilities, and making it more universal and flexible. With this purpose it was designed as 3u eurorack, and has a lot of inputs and outputs.
Muscarin is able to generate bass, lead, piano, organ, violin sounds. But it’s major difference is cross-modulation, which helps to create complex, multifactorial noises and noise effects, as well as lo-fi drum and percussion sounds.
inputs:
4x VCO frequency CV control
4x VCA\Gate CV control
1x Main VCA\Gate CV control
1x VCF cutoff CV control
1x Bias (cross-modulation) cv control
1x Envelope AR in
1x External signal in
1x LFO CV (new function)
Outputs:
1x Main out
1x LFO out
1x Envelope AR out
-The front panel is made of plexiglas
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The weight of the device is 600 g, height 3u, length 48HP depth 4 cm.
Power supply 12V. 200mA max.
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We chose to crowdfunding, because we’re unable to start mass production all by ourselves, but we believe that together we can create a unique device at an affordable price. Also, we will be grateful for any help in spreading the info about this project.
Nowadays we have a prototype, that has passed lasting tests, and as a result of them a hard work has been done to correct and supplement the circuitry of the device.
The final product will be a little different, better and will have some more additional functions.
We rely on calculations, and if the project will gain sufficient funding, another testing will be provided. Additional testing will last 1 month. By that time all needed components will be already ordered, after the testing печатные платы order will be made. The production will take 1 more month. It will be great if everyone will get their device by Christmas!
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Thanks to @AVJR for AllrightdDevice Chronoblob , quick answer, quick delivery , well packed and modul in mint condition . What to say more that he is a perfect seller ;)
(I decided to review this list of my favorite modules in honor of this most important week in synthesizer history - the week that the modern-era POLYPHONIC MOOG became public knowledge. This amazing journey started for me in 1975 with a Minimoog... I was 14. I begged and cajoled and, when I got my mom to the music store to look at a Rhodes I saw the Mini. ("But it only plays one note at a time....") More begging and cajoling led to a most merry Christmas. Like the Christmas 1974 when my brother gave me 2 LPs by this English band called Yes - it was a gift that literally altered the course of my life. )
I wrote this more then 2 years ago. Since that time there has been an explosion in Eurorack. Regarding my comments above - not much has changed. My Braids has become Plaits - truly my be all and end all digital oscillator. As for filters - I discovered the Deopfer A-108. I now have two. Updates to Intellijel's Metropolis have cemented it's place as my favorite sequencer. For final stage VCAs - the WMD Multimode is still my go-to module. In fact, I believe that Multimode VCA is, quite simply, my favorite Eurorack module of all time.
My statement - "If I could do one thing over again I would have gone Buchla on day one." is even more true today. I don't generally believe in regrets - but I truly regret that decision. In my case it was greatly impacted by timing and when I started to get into this stuff. This was at the start of Buchla's transitional period. I remember a time when I could hold all the names of Eurorack module makers in my head. And the purveyors of this magic were Haven, Big City, and Noisebug. Now Sweetwater is selling Eurorack for crying out loud.
I used to have a collection of pretty decent modules. These days that collection is looking a little long-in-the-tooth. That said, you really can't go wrong with almost any Doepfer module. Thanks, D.D. - you started this avalanche...
Lama Out
Bought module from @Plexusgel. Arrived quickly, module as described, clean transaction, everything good! Thanks @Plexusgel!
@Triglav great seller! Shipping, packaging, contact etc. perfect!
Hi there, in the marketplace, could we have a cookie slightly more persistent than the session for the region/Reverb offers choices? The fact I’m EU based and not interested in offers from US probably will never change, but we constantly need to reselect those options. thank you
I own 2 of these great ADSRs. They sure make a statement added to a large nodular/ sequencing system. Use with Moon Modular Sequencers for snappy attacks. ....KaptainOrb :-{)}
Just received an LxD from @markylorenzen, everything fine. Thanks!
I would like to be able to filter out all clones of Mutable Instruments modules. Each and everyone is making clones of them nowadays, and I am not interested in them at all when I go to https://www.modulargrid.net/e/modules/browser?SearchName=&SearchVendor=&SearchFunction=&SearchSecondaryfunction=&SearchTe=&SearchTemethod=max&SearchBuildtype=&SearchLifecycle=&SearchSet=&SearchMarketplace=&SearchIsmodeled=0&SearchShowothers=1&SearchShow1u=0&order=newest&direction=asc
I know that this is not easy to fix, but it would make at least me happy.
The tELHARMONIC is a Multi-Voice, Multi-Algorithm synthesizer module named for the music hall considered by some to be the location of the first electronic music concerts. It was coded by Tom Erbe with the goal of presenting three historically important pioneering electronic tone generation techniques less often implemented within the modular synthesizer.
280€ + Shipping
well u got to try the 301 out.... for me it was too fiddly and time consuming
-- dennis123
I certainly see that. It is that for sure. But gosh, for a small case it seems like it really make a lot of sense. the main thing I wish so far is that it had CV out capabilities. It really has a lot to offer and I like the workflow so far.
Hello there,
hate to bother you, but do you have any info about the releasedate of the Malaclypse by Sonic Potions at hand? I‘d love to know more! Since trying it at Schneidersladen, I‘m kind of craving fir this.
Bought modules from @Supervillain @RTFM @dmgd3ar @PinPinKula. Absolutely pleasant experience buying modules from each one of them. All arrived in good condition and smooth transaction. Recommend them totally!
@Supervillain Thank you for the module! Super smooth transaction and quick arrival.
@RTFM Thank you for the amazing guidance through the choices of knobs and pictures!
@dmgd3ar Thank you for the special gift (a free module!). The timing couldn't be better! :-)
@PinPinKula Thank you for the module. Beautiful work and superb packaging.
Hertz Donut MkII from @Elephantmat from France to the UK in a week. Lovely condition. Lovely work. Merci!
During the last month I bought modules from @BrokenBo @atonal_harry @vurt72 @fredeke
Everything smooth with each seller. Thanks!
I just traded my NerdSeq and Befaco Dual Attenuverter for @dogma 's Jellysquasher and VC8. The discussion was pleasant and friendly. His modules arrived quickly and in great shape. I do recommend him as a trustworthy trader.
well u got to try the 301 out.... for me it was too fiddly and time consuming
Hi folks,
i just wanted to show off my rack, still thinking about switching a VCO for an analog one, and maybe adding something to chain together sequences from voltage block, i still change them by hand i wish i could automate that (without adding the Varigate 8+)
maybe with a precision adder or a sequential switch? what would you suggest?
greets Dennis ;-*
Ps: maybe i switch the uVCF for the Polaris or ripples.... kinda crave for a more organic bubbly filter...
Good deal with @Daneds , recommended!
Currently use some shakmat modules in combo with a bitbox, works like a charm.