Hi there Jukeshoe!
Thanks for taking the time to examine my planned rack!
Let me clarify a bit. These are the modules I currently have, and some of them weren’t the best choices because I don’t really like or use them much:
- A-135-2 Quad VCA / VC Mixer (Doepfer)
- Maths (Make Noise)
- A-143-3 (Doepfer)
- Crush Delay v2 (Befaco)
- A-106-1 (Doepfer)
- Pamela’s NEW Workout (ALM Busy Circuits)
- (Digitakt mk1)
I’ll probably sell the Befaco Crush Delay v2 and the Doepfer A-143-3.
First impression is too many sound sources, filters, and effects, and not enough utilities.
I don’t fully get the first part of this statement. I only have one complex oscillator with two oscillators in it. Okay, it has lots of outputs, but I don’t see how I could or should change that. CS-L seems like a long-term module/investment to me.
About filters: I want to use Polaris as my main filter after the CS-L output. Blades would be used in effects/feedback loops. The Doepfer filter isn’t really necessary, but since I already have one, I can use it creatively in one of the signal paths. I think that the Doepfer filter probably isn’t the best choice as a main filter or in the effects chain.
If you're in love with the effects modules, fine, but I'd rather free up a lot of HP by ditching at least one of the delays and the reverb module in exchange for a smaller multi-fx module such as ALM MFX, Disting mk4 or EX, Happy Nerding FX Aid or FX Aid XL, or the like.
Yep, you’re right! I should get rid of the Crush Delay. I want a dedicated delay and reverb because they’d be useful with the matrix mixer, but maybe a multi-fx instead of a dedicated reverb is a good idea. Thanks for suggesting that!
I'd also get a different output module that gives you more control over panning, crossfading, and volume (e.g., Make Noise X-Pan). This will help funnel your matrix mixer outputs with better control.
Good idea!
I'd think about freeing up space to add utilities such as (in no particular order): more mixing, attenuversion, multiples, switches, noise/random sources, sample & hold, logic, crossfading, etc. I'd also add clock dividers but I think that's mostly covered by Pam’s & Digitakt.
I think with Zadar, Pam’s, and Maths I already have enough modulation sources with built-in attenuation. Still, I’d really appreciate it if you could suggest some concrete modules for the utilities you mentioned (attenuversion, switches, noise/random sources, sample & hold, logic, crossfading). That would make it easier for me to explore the missing functionality in my rack.
Finally, thanks again for taking the time and for the really useful tips!
Cheers,
Denes


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