Setting the topologist's sin curve to have a fixed frequency doesn't look like it works, since the curve is a sin with a constantly decreasing frequency. Also, its frequency at the origin approaches infinity, so you might have to find some workaround for that.
I don't really understand the topology aspect of it but I bet you could get a decent audio version out of Desmos.
New module yay! Been working on this in the past 5 years. Made of ~900 components, including 44 VCA, 146 opamp & 36 switch channels spread on two 6 layer PCBs, this is going to be one of the most complex eurorack modules...
It is a fully analogue modular compressor built to go far beyond traditional dynamics control. Complexor combines low-noise, high-quality compression with advanced sidechain processing, multiple topologies, and dual-band / dynamic EQ modes with audio feedback and 1V/O CV inputs that invite experimentation.
It can be clean and polite.
It can be aggressive and unstable.
It can be played and modulated.
With feedback-capable routing and frequency-dependent dynamics, complexor behaves less like a utility and more like an instrument inside your system. It delivers the depth and flexibility often associated with digital compressors, but without aliasing or digital artifacts, thanks to its entirely analogue signal path.
Why did I make it in the first place? I started working on complexor because I kept running into the same wall.
Digital compressors had the flexibility I wanted.
Analogue compressors had the sound I liked.
None of them really let me play the dynamics.
So I started sketching a compressor where the sidechain wasn’t just a detector, but a place you could patch, filter, split, recombine, and even feed back into itself. Somewhere along the way it stopped being “a compressor design” and started behaving like a small system of its own.
Complexor is the result of that process. It’s fully analogue, not because of nostalgia, but because nonlinear analogue behaviour still does things I don’t hear in digital. Especially when pushed into feedback, saturation, and time-varying control.
I’m building this as a single-person operation under modmonk dot eu
If you’re looking for a clean utility compressor, this might be excessive. But it covers that too.
If you’re looking for a dynamics processor that can be gentle, violent, unstable, and musical, often in the same patch, then this is probably for you...
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Thanks a lot!!
Re: Mixing. How do you plan on mixing your various voices and signal flows? I'd probably put this above even switching, but forgot to specifically mention it above.
I've got a RME Fireface that I use for mixing and matrix routing.
-- Pe8er
But will that handle modular signals within your modular rack? Mixers aren't just for handling audio signals.
For example, mixing two or more lfo's to create more complex/interesting control voltages.
Panning, crossfading, muting, are also things mixers can bring to the table.
Eurorack modules are typically "hotter" than regular audio signals, so usually some sort of output module is used to convert to regular equipment levels outside of the rack. RME Fireface may handle that, I'm not familiar with it, but if so, you'd then need 3.5mm mono > 1/4" cables, correct?
Hope that makes sense!
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
Hi,
Good choice.
I have the Warna and is good for mult (and sum) pitch signals. For mult gates or cv I use passive multiples (less money and less space).
Filter. Your voices have filters yet (Mother, Oxi and OneRoi). I'll buy a filter just in case you want to add a new "simple" voice.
I like Bastl Ikarie and Three Tom Steve's Ms-22, but filter are a very personal choice.
Modulation. Maybe some random cv generator. LFO's and enevelopes are good for modulation, but are "statics". If you want more rythmic modulation maybe a Sample and Hold, for example RND STEP from DivKid, 6 channels in 4HP. For dynamic modulation, maybe a classic, a MI Marbles clone.
Best regards,
Ferran
It could be a behringer clock issue from swing.
you might swap it with a keystep or check it with a other midi sequencer.
Otherwize
check ppqn preferences on all devices (sometimes hidden in sub-menus or button combinations)
check clock source preferences on all devices
Greetings
Chris
The Buchla 200 series is done now.
Please keep the list consistent according to this simple rule:
All Bucha modules, and clones of them, should be listed as "Model ###".
Then we can sort them alphabetically, to find what we are looking for.
I'll keep an eye out.
ive tried many ways but still cant get them all working together ...so questions
1) will i need to disconnect the sequencer from the eurorack cause since i want the lush bass sounds from the pro 1 i thought it may cause a issue
2) im using 5 din midi or would patching it be a better way
3) and finally what order ,, im currently using swing> rd-6>pro 1 > eurorack ...
thanks guys
Thanks a lot!!
Re: Mixing. How do you plan on mixing your various voices and signal flows? I'd probably put this above even switching, but forgot to specifically mention it above.
I've got a RME Fireface that I use for mixing and matrix routing.
Good choice of first case. I'd suggest removing the Mother into it's own case to create more room but you can come to that point organically as your system grows.
That's the plan!
Perhaps look into additional utilites such as switches (quad sequential, et al.).
Literally never heard of those. Thanks, I'm off to read about them!
LFOs also seem underrepresented unless you want OXI One handling all of those.
Yes, that's the plan for now - Oxi gives me 8 CVs + Zadar for many more.
Maybe a filter?
What would you recommend for industrial? I was looking at Doepfer A-124 (Wasp), Bastl Ikarie and WMD C4RBN.
You may also eventually find yourself wanting additional vcas.
Definitely yes!
Edit: I just realized you had polimaths vs. normal maths. Unless you're planning on expanding with Make Noise's New Universal Skiff System, you may be better off running a regular ol' maths? I'm not very familiar with the NUSS, so don't quote me on that, though.
I was under the impression that Polimaths works well stand-alone, but I'll look into NUSS. Maybe I want to get into it and I just don't know it yet :)
Thanks for your comments, super helpful!!
-- Pe8er
Right on! :)
Re: Filters. These are a very personal choice, and I don't have much experience with Industrial, but I can say Ikarie and Wasp are highly thought of in general, and sort of "classics," especially the Wasp. I'd say go with your ears, though, when making a choice.
Re: Mixing. How do you plan on mixing your various voices and signal flows? I'd probably put this above even switching, but forgot to specifically mention it above.
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
Good choice of first case. I'd suggest removing the Mother into it's own case to create more room but you can come to that point organically as your system grows.
That's the plan!
Perhaps look into additional utilites such as switches (quad sequential, et al.).
Literally never heard of those. Thanks, I'm off to read about them!
LFOs also seem underrepresented unless you want OXI One handling all of those.
Yes, that's the plan for now - Oxi gives me 8 CVs + Zadar for many more.
Maybe a filter?
What would you recommend for industrial? I was looking at Doepfer A-124 (Wasp), Bastl Ikarie and WMD C4RBN.
You may also eventually find yourself wanting additional vcas.
Definitely yes!
Edit: I just realized you had polimaths vs. normal maths. Unless you're planning on expanding with Make Noise's New Universal Skiff System, you may be better off running a regular ol' maths? I'm not very familiar with the NUSS, so don't quote me on that, though.
I was under the impression that Polimaths works well stand-alone, but I'll look into NUSS. Maybe I want to get into it and I just don't know it yet :)
Thanks for your comments, super helpful!!
You look to be on the right track.
Good choice of first case. I'd suggest removing the Mother into it's own case to create more room but you can come to that point organically as your system grows.
Perhaps look into additional utilites such as switches (quad sequential, et al.).
LFOs also seem underrepresented unless you want OXI One handling all of those.
Maybe a filter?
You may also eventually find yourself wanting additional vcas.
You're probably best off working with the above for a while and seeing what limitations you're bumping up against, and adding capabilities based on that.
Best of luck!!
Edit: I just realized you had polimaths vs. normal maths. Unless you're planning on expanding with Make Noise's New Universal Skiff System, you may be better off running a regular ol' maths? I'm not very familiar with the NUSS, so don't quote me on that, though.
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
Hey everyone!
I'm in the process of building out my first rack and I'm hoping for criticism and guidance. I'm pretty new to this and having done a ton of reading on this forum and hours of listening to Youtube demos, I got overwhelmed and decided to ask for your help.
I started out with Befaco Oneiroi and Mother 32, fell in love with the sound and the possibilities, and I want to build a rack instrument with dirty industrial synths, dark ambient drones and irregular noise rhythms.
Musical inspirations: Skinny Puppy, Meshuggah, Moderat, Brian Eno, Nine Inch Nails, MZ.412, Burial, Autechre, Front 242.
I'm not planning to perform live, but I want hands-on controls and as little menu diving as possible.
Here's the breakdown:
What do you think? What am I missing? Thanks for looking!!
Aww, thanks so much! I truly appreciate it. Feel free to share anything of yours or chat about setups :)
A continution of theme from the last track called Green Desert.
Everything should look nicer
-- modulargrid
That's awesome, the new design really looks nicer now. Thank you very much for the update!
One small bit of feedback: the module thumbnails now being cropped into squares makes it harder to recognize modules at a glance. It would look more natural if they kept a constant height and variable width, similar to how they appear in real life.
Thanks!
Ruben
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I hope someone can help me with my question
is it possible to trigger mother32 per euclidean circles v2, and at same time using the internal sequencer for the pitch (melody)?
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Manufacturer: MEAN WELL
PSU type: switched-mode
PSU rated power: 64.6W
12V DC / 2800mA – 3500mA
-12V DC / 500mA – 1000mA
5V DC / 5000mA – 8000mA
Each output can work within the full current range. But total output power can’t exceed rated output power.
Body dimensions: 129 x 98 x 38mm
Weight: 440g
PSU input voltage: 88-264V AC, 125-373V DC
Protection: overload, voltage growth, short-circuit
Oh no :( that's a shame. I would love to be able to at least purchase alternative silver panel, at whatever cost it is. Hard shovelling a full black panel in my purist silver panel...
Thank you for posting this! There are a few videos on our YouTube channel which demonstrate Malleable: here's the latest one that was posted today. In the video, Malleable is used as part of a hybrid system to process MIDI data, generate sounds and create control voltage signals.
Our album ”Älgen I rummet” is out now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music or whatever. Search for Vildmarkshiphop. Me on the beats and cuts and Jago on the lyrics. Recorded in the woods of Sweden and out in the nature. Cheers!
All beats was made on MPC, Renoise, Bitwig & Digitakt 2
I have a Eurorack. Every module I have bought second-hand. If there's ever any problem with a module, it's the mini pods that become scratchy and noisy. This AE Modular is mini pods start to end. I would worry.
Have you thought about …
If you want a large rack:
-VCV rack is free or cheap software, it can't break and doesn't break the bank
If you want hardware:
- Korg MS-20 Mini is very doom-like and you can still play with cables and signal paths and it will last a long time
- Korg Volca Modular is cheap and you can still play with cables and signal paths
- A small number of second-hand eurorack modules from fairly affordable brands like Doepfer, Erica Synths, Rides In The Storm, Dreadbox coloured modules
I've owned a potential build, but i started witha Monster case which was too big for a first start, and i had to sell it, so i sold it to a fellow AE fan. It needed a better home than i could provide at the time, and im happy I made that decision casue it gave me an idea of the taste of affordable modular experience ive always dreamed of, and it left me wanting to come back.
That was 2 years ago. Im starting over, and wanting to get back into it, so ive built a system that serves as a rough draft of a generative sound box kind of thing.
I thought in terms of signal path from Mick Gordons DOOM 2016 Soundtrack, and the instrument it was built on. but instead of demon slaughtering bass riffs and distortion, i was going more for smooth, calm, and peaceful.
The top is mainly audio sources and the bottom is made for unlocking some functionality and creating random generative wave forms.
It feels kind of crammed, so if you can offer a more ergonomic soultion, please let me know.
im excited to build one again.
would this be available on classic silver panel too ? asking for a friend.
Hi Zacksname,
Work has been occuping my week, so sorry for the late reply. You have included some modules that I am not familiar with... I will need research them a bit. And thanks for putting a quantizer back on my radar. When Wiktorion mentioned Marbles above, that got me searching in that direction. This will be my next purchase and sooner than later.
As far as midi integration, I have thought about it, but just not real excited. The idea of constant troubleshooting makes me not want to explore. I have read some nightmarish fourum posts in the past that might have turned me off, I might have to revisit this at somepoint... For me, having a dedicated hardware sequencer for a more hands on approach is a big plus. I currently use Luna for my DAW, along with Maschine... I really like the limitations that creates with them being "contained" if you will.
Anyway, I want to thank you fir the detailed reply. Lots to look into.
Check out some of Boredbrain's modules like:
https://modulargrid.com/e/boredbrain-music-unifx
https://modulargrid.com/e/boredbrain-music-xchangr
(the above is a great one for ya)
Hi all,
I am hoping to get some feedback on this 84HP rack design. It's built around the Behringer Kobol semi-modular which I already own.
I have plenty of experience in pro-audio, but not necessarily in modular - so I am hoping you're going to spot something obvious which I have missed, or suggest how I could approach this differently.
I swing between techno and ambient so it's really got to cover all sound design bases!
Here are my goals for the rack:
1. Sequence and MIDI control the modules from external sources (I also own a Keystep, a Digitakt and Behringer Edge)
2. Play the 4 OSC paraphonically
3. Mix audio from all 4 OSC and the Behringer Edge (The Kobol OSCs can be mixed via its own internal VCA)
4. Have enough FX and modulation options to mangle the sound.
5. Have the right utilities to be able to route and control signal flow
6. Be able to monitor directly from the rack, or send audio to an external destination
Reason for chosen modules:
* MIDI, paraphonic playing of OSC, plus clock divisions etc handled by ES FH2
* Modulation and FX handled by Disting EX and A2Vproject cDVCA (plus a common VCF)
* Audio/CV mixing handled by Radical Freq CV/Audio Mixer (might need more inputs?)
* Utilities handled by passive mult and triple attenuator (better to have buffered mult?)
* Output to external handled by Pico Out.
I would be willing to swap out the Behringer 100 modules if there is something that makes better sense space wise. But the fact they combine VCO, VCF and VCA into one module is quite attractive.
Monotrail Tech Talk channel on youtube is also a good source for learning.
I prefer his style of teaching with visual flow charts over others because I'm a visual learner.
Worth a look.
Best of luck!!
“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
-Midi sync clock from ableton to pams works well with the nifty case.
-Mimeophon + Sealegs is also a nice combo.
You could use Mimeophon as dedicated looper device or wild feedback generator.
And the Sealegs for saturation and delay or a kind of endofchain processing.
-Ikarie is also nice, it adds gain with a kind of smooth drive besides the filter.
-You may consider to add a mixer and more attenuation
like a matrix mixer or a mixer with send/return.
mixer modules like Cosmix Pro or ALA Bartender have send/return - but are also large in hp.
a matrix mixer may work also.
-You could add atenuation- and polarizer modules like: Befaco Attn, Lapsus Os, acid rain junction,
-also a small compressor like Wmd Mscl could be nice
-The nifty has no stereo out - so you have to find a solution - if you want stereo out.
even a Befaco Outs could work.
-Mimeophon can transform mono input to stereo outs
Greetings
Chris
you can simply turn on/off the stereo fx on mim. Also if you only patch the L input it basically outputs stereo. Generally stereo eurorack audios are normalled to L input if you don't plug the R.
Also just saw this video thought you might find interesting. he talks about mimeophon and as well as some other fx'es.
Good stuff.
Enjoy your spare HP, don't rush to fill every last space, this is not like filling sticker books. Resist the urge to 'complete' your rack, its never complete so just relax.
The legendary BIA is doing kick, bass, snare, percussion, and synth waaaaas.
It gets some help from Bastl Crust on the "melody".
This is one improvised take, no edits, a little work on the levels in the DAW afterwards.
The rack is here: 
but I'm not using the filter, or skis, or disting, or either of the switches.
Outside the rack is a Beatstep Pro which is the main sequencer, and the Bastl Drum Kastl and Thyme which are doing backgr0und sounds.
Latest stuff : https://soundcloud.com/user-352590333
Thanks for the heads up, I also noticed that the output is mono and I for sure want a stereo output with fx.
I'm gonna watch more videos about the mims, but at this point I wonder if it does make sense to combine it with a multieffect module like Radiant, maybe it gets too much "smeary" sounding.
Oh I didn't knew you were thinking to get nifty case. Tbh I don't have one but checking on the manual it says this;
Q. The output on the rear of the NiftyCASE is very high is this normal?
A. The rear output simply passes the level input from the “to-out” on the case. It doesn’t
attenuate the signal at all. If the level is too high you should consider adding a VCA,
mixer, or other changes to bring down the signal level prior to plugging into “to-out”
and
Q. Is the out balanced or unbalanced?
A. It’s unbalanced (just like us)
So looks like it doesn't normalise hot eurorack audio signals to line levels. Oh one tiny thing about modular if you're just stepping in. It's always a great idea to skim through the manuals before commiting to a module. I personally automatically skip modules if they have 100+ pages of manual.
For the mims; yea it does look odd but it's fantastic sounding module. There's a reason why it's all the way top on loopers, repeaters, reverb on modular grid ;) I'm planning to get rid of most of my modules lately but going to keep a few one. Mims was literally the first module that I've got for fx rack and going to keep that one again.
This will be my Matriarch rig if I choose to buy a Moog Matriarch. Flstudio will handle sequencing duties
thank you so much man! So many great suggestions in here.
I like the idea of having the joystick to play live with it and having always different outcomes, so I'll definitely now look into the other one you suggested.
About the normalization is not completely clear to me, cause I know you have to reduce the audio level before going into the soundcard and then ableton but with the cre8audio case (https://www.thomann.de/de/cre8audio_niftycase.htm?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1576042990&gbraid=0AAAAADuDMCWv6YBlMVqMU-0JDOokkGOQ2&gclid=CjwKCAiA7LzLBhAgEiwAjMWzCPOqUpDC1rP95Kz67mwm1GdBywdLqNQSYfN1VhSJTSUmdJk8i7JBDxoCKTIQAvD_BwE) I should have already the output with the right volume, correct?
About the delay I was actually thinking between these two but the mimeophon looks even too weird to be used live (just an impression, never tried it), but you totally get the point.
Last thing, I agree with the pedals but let's say that this is also my soft way to step into modular world, I'm also gonna use the modular just for production and not only for live purpose.
If the rack is always going to be hooked to ableton I'd suggest FH-2 instead Pam's. You'd really want to sync clock especally with sealegs. You can sync ableton to pam with https://busycircuits.com/products/alm-pg001 for sure, but you're still going to be bound to the tiny screen on pam while you have an infinite way to control things (ableton). Also less headache tbh, you just hook it up FH-2 with usb and there you go.
For the joystick I'd also suggest you to have a look at planar. It can be also used as a audio/cv mixer, gate trigger and record your expressions. although generally you either wanna use it cv controller or mixer. can't do both at the same time.
As talking about mixers, I'd also suggest to have a look at matrix mixers too. It's a great idea way to route and mix audio. generally they take up quite a space though. 4x mix very is good if you wanna keep things straightforward.
Lastly, you'd need some audio normalisation back into ableton. I wrap up all my audio into HPO if i need a line out. 2hp and just dead simple audio out.
Also mimeophon is a very good alternative to sealegs if you wanna get weird instead of lush. I'm suggesting this as you plan to route your audio from ableton. There are so many (even built in ones) great delays in ableton can sound good as sealegs. I'd say if you're routing to eurorack, I'd get someting weird like mims.
Apart from all these; to contratict myself, if you have a spesific idea what you need, you can always go for pedal fx's as well (which are going to cost wayyyyyy less than eurorack). Pretty much you can get a single pedal for each module you've put there. I'm talking about expensive ones like chase or hologram ones.
Good luck with the hunt :) Let us all update what you've decided.
Thanks! And thank you for the heads up about the depth of the modules, actually I didn't think about that.
Also, if you have any other suggestions for delays would be cool.
If this were me...
I would look into more LFOs and/or function generators for sure, but I would also look into modules that kinda take one or two inputs and turn them into lots of related outputs. In addition to the Multimod mentioned above, examples include:
The latter two can be found for free on VCV Rack if you want to play with them. A related but slightly different approach is a joystick module, which is not only just fun in general, but is usually another really interesting way to engage with the modulation you have in a broader, stranger sense.
A quantizer might be good here as well. That way, you can kinda just throw whatever in there and see what melodies come out, and it also gives you more options in terms of creating unique sequences by having your pitch and gate information come from separate sources.
This is a little crazy. but you could always try a module like the ES-8, ES-9, or Boredbrain Optx v2 (if you already have an interface with lots of channels and ADAT) and experiment with a hybrid setup as well (hardware and software modules). Even if it isn't permanent, it may provide some new ideas and let you use some modules you weren't considering before. An interface with DC-coupled outputs will let you send modulation from the computer as well as audio, allowing for full integration of the two sides of your setup.
It seems like you have plenty to work with, but these are my suggestions for how to spice things up.
What do you think about this setup for for making Alessandro cortini/NIN inspired music?
-- drusken
Looks great! You just need to find a way to get all those Behringer modules out of the rack.
how do you think this is going in a Cortini / NIN direction?
I dont get it.
maybe better get a MN Strega instead.
Greetings
Chris
Hey Wiktorion,
Thanks for the reply. I am have quite a bit of gear that I am parting out and consolidating, these funds have been funding the synth over the last several years. I posted the current configuration as the last link looked to be from 2016 or so.
I love the MI Clouds/Monsoon. I find myself leaning on it quite a bit. Triple Sloths are alot of fun as well. I feel like I get stuck in a rut sometimes... I'm really just looking for some items for exploration moe than anything.
I am not familiar with the Multimod at all, I'll have to check it out.
