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So... What's with the altoid tins?

noob here myself with zero hands on experience but also currently planning my first rig, some thoughts:
what you can do with that pro output could very well be handled by the pc you connect that es-8 to, also some of the yarns features can be done with the es-8.
maybe add some sequencial switch like the A-151 for more evolving patches in the freed space? just an idea ;)

modules i found worth researching in general:
- batumi (also look at expert firmware features) because who does not like lfo's?
- disting mk4 (nice multipurpose for a small system)
- pitch quantizers like the ADDAC207 to get usable musical pitch-cv out of any modulation source (out of that maths for instance, or utilizing lfos as arps is also nice ;D)
- maybe some little gate-logic like the Pico Logic from ES for even more complex gates, looks like it could be best friends with to your tempi.

something deeply personal/individual:
- i just fell in love with the sound of the SSF Ultrafold and if i am not wrong i dont see any wavefolding capabilities in your rig? maybe listen to sound demos if you like dirrrrrty you may also fall in love haha ;o)

edit:
just some thought that i want to add: things like the disting mk4 and the batumi expert firmware are maybe a little less useful in real life than in theory if you are no super genious in remembering weird settings that are not written on the frontplate. they kinda go against the one-knob one-feature that modules usually tend to go.

EDITED Jul 28th 2017, 21:16

After years of learning and research I'm nearly ready to take the plunge.

I have a 2 row Erica Synths powered case ready to go and have landed on this layout.

I really like the Make Noise stuff and its influences drawn from Western styles but am also into combining them with Eastern classic styles for learning as well.

I have powerful Midi support for my NI Komplete Kontrol S25, CV & Audio routing over Optical to my Motu 828x and balanced stereo outs to my mixer and recording system.

Any thoughts on my combination of VCAs, Mults & Envelopes? While 168hp is not the most amount of space I feel that I have enough for basic patches as well has experimentation with more complex waveforms and modulation.

I'd love to hear some thoughts!

p.s. I'm very interested in the Mordax Data for educational purposes. The idea of visualizing modulation sources and seeing the relationship between signals and how they affect each other is paramount.

EDITED Jul 28th 2017, 18:44

Hello everyone,
I'm in the starting process of designing a Eurorack clap/noise module inspired by the Simmons Analog ClapTrap (Which I am the original owner of one of these gems)
The Analog ClapTrap is a high impact, very flexible hand clap synthesizer with two sound generators, one for the "Clap" or impact sound and a white noise generator. Independent pitch of each and decay.

I'm interested in hearing what people want in a Clap Module, keeping in mind features=Cost increases but My goal is create a very expressive and useful module.

Please send me your must have list and we will do our best to facilitate your requests and keep you up to date on development.

Reek Havok
Sounds Amazing
Havok Audio

Just received 3 tiles from @22tape. Quick and super reliable transaction!

Thank you racooniac, I appreciate your feedback. I'll have to look more into the functionality of MPC's.

addition: i dont make hiphop but i also have a similar setup where i have an NI maschine as an VST inside cubase and i sequence 3 external synths with it while also using it as a groovebox and export its audio as a 7-track multitrack. (group 8 is already in use as my sqeuencing group for all external gear)

for me: combining the worlds is where the magic emerges. limiting yourself can also very inspiring but i am a "i want the best tool for the job" guy so i very much love combining a lot of worlds and dimensions to a nice new monster ;)

EDITED Jul 26th 2017, 11:16

my thoughts on emulating things complicated on an modular that would be easy if not emulated: dont emulate and just use the tools that are the best for their respective task. (just my 2 cents)

so expanding the possibilities of an mpc based workflow around an mpc + turntable with modules that do things that an mpc + turntable cant is an better idea, just use the tools for what they are made. bashing with a ruler on a nail works not as good as using a hammer.

the big strong side of modular synths are CV modulation. if you cant think of a single case where having CV modulation available between all modules is a REAL benefit, you probably wont need cv modulation and thus, no modular ;D

if i were you i would go with an dedicated mpc style sampler box you can have on the table and jam around with it (=workflow!!!) AAAAND if you really really really want it make just an modulations/efx rack where you can mangle up the grooves you made with your mpc. i would use two tools for its each designed purpose. using the mpc just as an soundsource for the modular so it can focus on providing modulations where you have all your efx controlled with all those lfo's and other cv sources, you would have the best of both worlds.

things like expert sleepers make nice little modules so you can sync up your mpc with your modular so everything stays in the same bpm and even make it possible to control your modular with your mpc with midi out AND BACK. (sequencing that nice drum module out of your mpc? no problem. using an modular lfo inside your mpc? no problem.)

EDITED Jul 26th 2017, 11:10

Hey Modulargriders, I've been conceptulizing a hip hop (or trip hop) oriented beat making machine. It's designed to emulate an MPC, drum machine and scratchable turntable with added effects. Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions? Questions?
Listed below are additional modules, mounted in an additional case, which I believe will complete the system:
PulpLogic 1U 2180
Syinsi CV Touch
Syinsi MIDI Clock
PulpLogic 1U B-Mult
MengQiMusic Please Exist Tile (Girl)
Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms
Make Noise Rosie

EDITED Jul 26th 2017, 07:16

Edit: this issue might find resolution after all. Removing my comment until then.

EDITED Jul 26th 2017, 17:00

Malekko Sync (I/O/Thru)

How do you use the Sans Amp?

i'm a bloody noob myself but maybe someting like an erica synth pico dsp or expert sleepers disting mk4?
those little ones that can do much are for sure nice in a small rack i can imagine.

Please wish can of module can you advice ?
Thank you

please wich kind of module can you advice ??

Thank you

WOW that is a wild creation of monotron glory! Would love to hear it and play with that thing!

Soulsby AT-ARP (In)

EDITED Jul 23rd 2017, 19:11

http://soundcloud.com/catkin2013/le-grand-voyage

http://www.facebook.com/nordlysmusic

http://vimeo.com/226632777

Made with BASTL Case, Benjolin, Twin Waves, PICO DSP, PICO Drum, Radio Music, 2HP Freez, FX6

EDITED Jul 26th 2017, 04:39

Made with: MADE WITH RAINMAKER - GMØ - PICO VOICE - OPTOMIX - FUNCTION - MATHS - WOGGLEBUG - R1GSLEW - LADIK REVERB - TIMO CEM VCO - PENTA - PRIZMA - DLFO - O_C - COMPARE2 - MIX3 - 2HP BRST

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nordlysmuisc

This looks like a HUGE amount of work! PROPS!

It looks ok here. Try to clear your browser cache.
The problem I see: that is no Eurorack device.
It has no CV and I doubt you can mount it in a case with the connections on top.

Edit: I see, there is an interface module for CV ...

EDITED Jul 22nd 2017, 11:06

I've been changing things around. Should make sense. Only thing is I have the Dalek Attack after the Holy Stain because I like to occasionally run reverb into fuzz for a crazy shoe-gazer sound.

the picture doesn't seem to wanna upload properly. I read your instructions and cropped the photo at least 7 or 8 times trying to get it to load right. It just doesn't seem to be working, is there something that I'm doing wrong? (instrument: Polyend SEQ Midi 104hp)

EDITED Jul 21st 2017, 22:07

Hi, sorry if it bother you guys.
I want to know how much you guys could be interested in this module.
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-waveshape-analyzer
Currently it's just for my personal fun but I'd like to share this if I can get more people who want this device!

PT2399 is not bucket-brigade, it has an ADC, 44Kbit of standard digital memory, and a DAC

I know i want to get into modular and just bought a few random things as below. I want to get some self generated but adjustable melody going a basic drum beat. I then want to be able to play around wit hAudio clips through the system. I've ordered a Radio Music from Music Thing Modular but what else is the current favourite / should i get for beats, melody and sound manipulation?

Just ignore if fed up with newbies as there seem to be a huge and growing number!

Here i what i've bought on a whim so far....

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_477894.jpg

Thanks

Phil

thank you

live.rec —|_
0+1 take \ 0+2 tracks \ 0+0 overdubs

I think this setup would not be that useles as it looked at first sight. The triggerman cannwork as a clock divider. Rene and pressure points would be perfect for playing the 0-coast. The Adar and random modules are also useful.

Hello everyone!

Do you think this modular system is balanced? My budget is up to 3.000€; so I tried to build a versatile system that enables me to explore the sound without constraints (at least for the next two years; I hope). Still I do not know if something important is missing ( a switch Power Supply?). I have a dual VCO, FM Playground, texture synthesis (very useful I think) and FX processor. I also think that I have enough CV controls, and along with ES-40 SPDIF Interface and ESX-8CV mk2 I can apply my own CV controls (Reaktor or Max/Msp). I think I can also use in conjunction with Clouds, external sound sources (samples, Noise,Microphone.....) from my audio driver outputs (or I need some kind of converter? Sounds a stupid question......). Anyway at least I know that I need Adapter Cable 6.3/3.5 mm.

So that's it! Thank you in advance.
Ps: I'm new in this modular world, so don't judge ;)

EDITED Jul 19th 2017, 19:31

My understanding is that triangle core, say from an Intellijel Rubicon, produces a more accurate text-book sine wave than a sawcore. And that fits right in with the whole 'west-coast'/Buchla aesthetic of starting pure & simple, and adding complexity with a wave-folder. East-coast/Moog style subtractive synthesis prefers a beefy saw wave, chock-full of harmonics, from which you creatively subtract with a filter, getting all kinds of opportunities to sample various filter flavors - so a saw-core oscillator, like a Tiptop z3000, serves that up nicely.

EDITED Jul 19th 2017, 02:25

EFFECTS CHAIN:
Guitar → TUNER → EQ → SMALL STONE → POG 2 → MINI WAH → TUMNUS DELUXE → TUBE SCREAMER → BLUES DRIVER → BIG MUFF → HOLY STAIN → VOLUME CONTROL → JHS TWELVE VALVE (With controller) → BOSS FBM-1 → TORRID FUZZ → DALEK ATTACK! (FZ-1S CLONE) → LINE 6 TAP TREMOLO → BOSS FDR-1 → ECHOPLEX BOOSTER → ELECTRIC MISTRESS ⇉[Stereo Signal]⇉ DD6 →{Signal #1 to two Vox AC10's]
[Signal #2}→ BOSS FRV-1 → CANYON → STRYMON El CAPISTAN ⇉[Stereo Signal]⇉ CATHEDRAL ⇉ MIMIQ DOUBLER ⇉{Stereo signal to two FENDER TWIN AMPS]

EDITED Dec 28th 2017, 14:17

I bought from @lumotint (Koma Field Kit Panel) & @clarinet (Intellijel Planar)

Both were very communicative and easy to deal with. The panel was dropped of directly and the Planar was shipped super fast/safely - totally happy with the items and the experiences.

Bought Intellijel µFold II from @WALKER_, Doepfer A-190-1 from @Subjected and Mutable Instruments Braids (DIY) from @PinPinKula.

Very nice communication, fast shipping and modules were in great shape. Highly recommended sellers!

EDITED Jul 18th 2017, 17:57

It would be more beautiful if you added three more

buying modules isn't an issue. i'm just scraping by in one of the country's bottom 10 worst economies and can't even afford a DAW to do everything in freeware for now.

as to modules, if i ever DID get expendable income, i have a very good idea what i want... lots and lots of different sounding VCOs & VCFs mostly under MIDI control with possibly a control forge & several expanders as THAT utility totally makes sense to me and is 80% close to the "dream module" i'd have a genie build for me. the demos for it suck, but i can totally hear it wobbling, boinging, ahhh whooping & scratching in my head drawing segment curves & adjusting their timing. i have less than zero interest in clock dividers, logic & sequencers and all that noodling stuff and would treat "my rack" mostly as a straight forward synthesizer i can swap & stack voices with and resynthesize audio with. i think that both control forge & envelope following human beat boxing would be the core of "my sound" outside of sampling, percussion & extra twangy light string "new wave/surf" telecaster riffs.

if there were any modules that i'd want to get rid of, they'd be filters that don't have as much flavor as expected with juicy, rubbery & vocal" being my 3 favorite sounds ahead of grungy & fat. i'd basically build an ARP 3000 with a lot more oscillators & filters to essentially cram a room full of hardwired monosynths into a rack.

yeah... i'm a total outsider here.

this is MY dream rack. noodlers would DESPISE IT. LOL

OK... i had to copy the edited rack and create a new URL for it to display right. for some reason, this website is psychotically OBSESSED with kicking synthesis technology's E350 morphing terrarium out of the rack for no reason every chance it gets and fights me putting it back in. this time it did it "after the fact" with what i thought was a "settled" layout update. i'd LOVE an excuse to kick the 303 filter out. i DESPISE 303 filter sweeps. from what i can tell, the extra juicy ARP, SEM & diode ladder filters and the fat rubbery jupiter 8 would be my favorites (not counting digital morpheus "radical" modulation effects). i tossed the macromachines omnimod in as an afterthought in case it offers something control forge doesn't, if only faster & simpler editing after juggling some modules and kicking an EMS filter out.

EDITED Jul 16th 2017, 14:13

The picture I added is crap, I know. If you own this device, please add a better photo. Thanks!

EDITED Jul 15th 2017, 02:05

Just bought the brilliant Make Noise Optomix v2 from @kansha aka Chris. Lovely guy, really understanding, module exactly as described, lightening postage, arrived the next day. Trade with complete confidence. Cheers Chris! :-)

EDITED Jul 14th 2017, 17:59

Smooth transaction with @gusmns. Very responsive and fast payment. Hope to deal with him again!

Cool. I added the above modules to the rack.
Would be nice to have another oscillator with only 12v.
Are there any other modules?

EDITED Jul 19th 2017, 15:10

If you had 84 more hp (another skiff), what would you add? What modules would make this more complete perhaps? Thank you for your feedback!

Thanks to whomever fixed the dimensions on this, looks like Amazon was telling me the packaging size!

Thanks @tFunk for the BI. Very cool and efficient guy !

Our Midi-Thru
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-wk3-midi-thru

Also I think the Synthrotek ADSR
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/synthrotek-adsr

And probably their Random module too
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/synthrotek-rnd

Hi all,

We make a MIDI-Thru module for eurorack that helps with the 3.5mm stereo jack non-standard for MIDI.
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-wk3-midi-thru

So I'd like to compile a list of modules that are using this:
- ALM Pamela's New Workout /w expander (Out)
- MFB Nanosynth Pro (In)
- MFB SEQ-1 Pro (In)
- Erica Synths Drum Sequencer (In)
- SDS WifiMidi (Out)
- Five12 Vector (I/O)
- SSF Bantam (In)

Also
- Make Noise 0-Coast (In)

Non-Modular hardware being:
- Korg Electribe 2/Sampler (I/O)
- Korg SQ-1 (Out)
- Arturia Beatstep (Out) & BS Pro (I/O)
- Novation Launchpad Pro (I/O)
- Novation Circuit (I/O)
- Novation Circuit Mono Station (I/O & Thru)

Obviously, there is more. Please help me to find all ..

EDITED Jul 13th 2017, 13:49

So I have a Mother 32 and a Microbrute and I'm putting together a nice sidecar between the two. The goal is to use Reaktor Blocks along with the two units, sending CV from Reaktor thru ES-3 and into different patch points to modulate or trigger. The goal with the Shapeshifter is to have a digital sound source that I can run through the Moog or Microbrute or maybe even let it play on it's own and modulate the parameters through the various CV sources I have.

I think I have a "simple" yet versatile configuration here but would anyone have any suggestions or comments about the configuration?

ES-3 for routing LFO/EG CV from Reaktor into modules
Shapeshifter for a digital waveform source with tons of features (including delay and a vocoder)
24db filter for additional shaping
Multi for expanding the use of CV signals
Dual VCA (control via EG CV from Reaktor)
Stereo Out for sending the signal of the Shapeshifter directly into my UAD Apollo for recording if so desired

Another goal is to add one more 60HP rack to the Mother32 and expand into things like Clouds and Rings but that's a little further down the road.

Cool!....

 Sounds like you've got your finger on the pulse!  Yeah! keep up the good work.......  I'm old enough to think that I've been down a similar road as you have been.  

Loads of plugins.... Super software programs.......  And for me, personally, it was all too much.     It stifled my creativity.......  It took me, like 12 to 15 years to realize that I need less.....  I need limitations.

What I'm realizing is that I'm now going down the path that probably every modular guy goes through. The fact that I now need to thoroughly go through modules until I find the ones that work well in a case that I can take with me.

This is going to require not only trying out modules at the store, "if" I came make it over to the big city.... Also, making sure it works with my other modules. Probably Lots of time spent jamming and re-working modules........

 I guess at this point I should be grateful of all the used modules out there and the used module market..... Because I'll probably sell a few after I try them out. 

Why am I buying new modules? .......hmmmm...

Uhgg..... What did I get myself into?  

Okay,
Once I get all the right modules to fit in a Flight carry on case... I should be set. All limitations intact. Perfectly free to explore the infinite in one little box.

That is my goal.

Thanks for helping me out with this stage of modular prowess!!!

 Be careful of my mistake..... Only buy new modules of the ones you know you're going to keep. buy used ones to try them out. (then sell them for the same price)

            Grey

P.S. check out my video on you tube....

Would it be possible to list something as 0 hp for stand alone items, which arent required to be in a rack but directly interfacing with your system? things such as the Intellijel mult pucks, bastl Dude could be examples. Maybe another catagory such as 1u but not require a row and maye have them appear to the sides of the rack sorta like the excess modules will appear if they dont fit in the hp of your current rack?

Im thinking of this because of a "module" i am trying to add on here which does not require space is having its image really messed up whilst attempting to pretend it has some hp so people can see it exists.

Not sure if its feasible or worthwhile, but thought i would ask :)

So I recently sold my volca FM, but I've been feeling a bit regretful because I miss the sound making capabilities of its FM and additive synthesising format.
So I wondered whether it would be possible to make an FM modular as my first modular. This is probably very strange and maybe stupid-sounding to most of you, but I just find the FM style appealing.

Also I was hoping perhaps to use any modular equipment (at least to start) as either an ambient sound bay that i could use alongside other synths/samplers, a source of modulation for another synth (right now I'm thinking the microbrute), or perhaps as a strong monophonic synth in its own right.

So I made a mock up of a potential FM modular - tell me what you think!

Thanks

EDITED Jul 12th 2017, 00:20

So the idea is that I'll be controlling it with a BeatStep Pro.