Thread: Beep Boop

More like "I can't wait to blow money on something that won't work, no matter what".

OK, let's see...first up, you've got Intellijel AND "standard" format tiles in the same row. Big no-no. And given the Intellijel format tiles + the case's form factor, I'll venture a guess that this is a 4U Intellijel skiff...and it will be very interesting when that Tiptop uZeus gets dropped into a case that already has power. And what's with all of the buffered mults with only two VCOs? You DON'T need those.

The 3U row is...OK? I guess? Save that it clearly suffers from this "tiny build" problem, and there's a lot of misimplementations in there. Some of it is commendable...the Ladik Harmonic LFO, for example, is a really undersung device. But just ONE envelope gen between the VCF and two VCAs just doesn't cut it.

First up, kick the idea of building something this small right to the curb where it belongs. Just looking at this, I can see a number of places in here that WILL "fight back" as you try to patch through them, and quite a bit of this appears to result from the compromises being made to construct something in this form factor. So, dump this case idea, for starters...and go with something that makes more sense as a starter cab, such as a Mantis. You'll then have a very affordable 208 hp in which to reattempt this. This will also allow room for larger, more easily-tweaked modules where, at present, you've got this mix of those beside others that are just too tight. Also, you can then implement the PROPER amounts necessary of specific modules, such as EGs. And you can use the extra module space to put in "composite" modules that do way more than the basic small ones in here at present. For example, you currently have a single sample and hold that takes up 4 hp. But if you have just two hp more, you could (and SHOULD) yank that and replace it with a SSF Tool-Box...which then gives you sample and hold, rectification, a comparator, a diode OR, an inverter, and an electronic switch. THAT is how you deal with space constraints; leave the one-function modules for those builds that have WAY more space than this.

Save your money and delete this. Instead, spend your time and effort on trying to come up with something much more comprehensive and in a larger case. The latter will actually help with the former there, btw. And DO NOT just cobble together modules...take the time and study needed to examine ALL possible grouped functions, the form factor, ergonomics and so on ALONG WITH the basics that you want/need in there. These things are pretty costly, even when small...so take the time to do this RIGHT before you pull out the Magic Plastic. Takes longer, more effort...but results in far less buyer's remorse in the end.