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Can i use just cable. Like. vco > effect > effect > mixer? Without keyboard or sequencer ?
-- dr3a2

If you just want drones, by all means. Then your patch will simply depend on your manual control and processing.

You will want triggers to make thinks happen and control voltages to define pitches to be played by your oscillator/s.
Any module/s doing that can play your patch. For example, a LFO can be used to trigger an evelope that shapes notes out of your continuous OSC output. The same CV from an LFO (or an envelope or other CV source ) can be used to produce pitches for your OSC, combined with a quantizer to cut steps in your gliding OSC if you want to play musical scales. So yes, no keyboard or sequencer needed.

Can i use just cable. Like. vco > effect > effect > mixer? Without keyboard or sequencer ?

There's many ways to 'run' a modular patch. Sequencers, random modules (wogglebug, Turing Machine, etc) touch plates (pressure points, Sputnik touch keyboard) or even midi-CV modules such as the uMIDI from intellijel.
It depends on the type of patches you want to make.

Hello everyone! i want to get into eurorack ,but do i have to get a sequencer to "play"? Or is there another way? Without keyboard. Thank you!

Thank you @logankeller for buying. Pleasure doing business with you!

Would you think, that this is working?
thx for help....

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_156328.jpg

I would like corrugated cardboard.

Only serious.

I feel like some new ones would be cool!

In the last two weeks 3 out of 4 modules I received needed to go back for repair.
All three for minor issues, and both the manufacturers offered refunds for the shipments and free repairs which is nice, but why isn't there a quality control step in their chain of work?
I understand that this companies aren't corporates like Roland or Korg, but because of this they sell less units and controlling them should be easier to manage.
I just don't get it... I'm so mad.

This is definitely more than 10 hp, but I tried 11 and 12, and it didn't seem to fit the picture. Does anyone know?

2 clouds...clever!
-- thisisprisma

Well, you need one for the Oliverb and the other for all the mentalist granular business :-)

J

Could replace Triatt here with ...

Practical

• uVCA II
• uScale
• uMIDI

Cute

• Dixie II/Rubicon (but now we're replacing the E102 and E350)
• Branches
• Dynamic Destiny

EDITED Feb 27th 2016, 03:24

Thank you @KNYST. You are Good seller.

2 clouds...clever!

Thanks for the feedback, I've been looking at Frames as I'm going through a MI phase at the moment but i'm still researching this area.

I'm currently using a BeatStep Pro & Korq SQ1 for sequencing which I'm pretty happy with, however, I'd love to get my hands on a Rene!

Also, I'm sending all the audio into a studio firewire mixer - straight into my DAW which works well for me :-)

Well, I would possibly feel complete with half of that. But if you really have cash burning holes in your pocket, you might want to get a CV recorder/player (PH01,Quad CVRecorder), some sequencing logic (Gatestorm, René, Trigger Riot) , or some serious mixing/routing (Frames, VCA Matrix, ADDAC802). Not that you couldn't go just about anywhere you wanted, as it is ;-) Also, how do you control all this? Some wheels, joysticks, sliders, (Nunchuk?) etc. seem appropriate to put control in your hands.

I would get a powerful mixer first. You might want to control all those audio and CV streams with minimal effort from a central spot.

I second that!
It really adds lots to the already wonderful capabilities of Warps without losing the main functionalities.
A win win!

Hi Guys n Gals,

I was wondering "what's next" for my rack? I have a BSP and Korg SQ1 for sequencing duties and a System 1m in another rack.

It feels that I've ok for VCO and modulation, maybe another filter???

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

J

yeah they are great!

If you've got Warps I'm sure you've already installed the Parasite firmware, if not, DO IT :-)

http://mqtthiqs.github.io/parasites/warps.html

I'd highly recommend all of these alt firmwares.

I'm also on OSX I've found using the 1m via USB rather fustrating. It initially worked, however literally the following day it wasn't been recognised in my DAW (Logic X).

How did you overcome this issue (if you had any issues at all that is...).

On saying that, I've reverted to using oldskool MIDI (for polyphony) and CV (when patched up) more opten than not.

Great little synth though, I really like it's sound.

Hi folks! I'm selling my Doepfer lc6 Case with all Mutable Instruments modules. For the moment I want it to be in just one sale, as a pack, that's why i don't want offer modules one by one on the Marketplace.

Price: 2600 euros

Any suggestions or offers, please private message me.

Regards

EDITED Feb 25th 2016, 10:46

Black Varishape VCO2: Described here: http://www.ericasynths.lv/en/shop/eurorack_modules/7252-black_varishape_vco2.html
Color Palette explained: http://www.blackmarketmodular.com/#colour-palette/colour-palette-features
BASTL GRANDPA: http://www.google.de/url?url=http://www.bastl-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MANUAL-GRAND-PA_WEB.pdf&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwie3YCNzpLLAhVkDJoKHay-BicQFggZMAE&usg=AFQjCNG4K1K0JJQEPerSdl49X1zCvw1X8A
Now read up.

Not everything I have has a manual and the manual may say out, but not all the options that out could mean.

But thanks. hopefully I wont smoke anything.

In general, there is no fundamental difference between audio and CV, both are just voltages. What makes them one or the other is the receiving end. E.g. there is not much use in listening to 1V of DC, but add that voltage to the 1v/Oct input of a VCO and it will play one octave higher. Avoid patching together OUTs of modules that produce a voltage. Other than that I , go ahead and try. When unexpected things happen, unplug and try to figure out what's happening. Also, read up on the manuals when you're stuck. It might help ;-)

Do you have photos of the contraption? I'd really like to make one for myself.

In some cases things seem obvious and in others I think its something you need to learn. I have:
Black Varishape VCO2 - Connections - IV/OCT, EXP FM, PWM, OUT
Black Market Colour Palette - Connections - CTRL A, CTRL B, CTRL C, CTRL D, IN(1), Out(1), IN(2), Out(2), IN(3), Out(3), VCA1, VCA2, VCA3, SUM.
BASTIL GRANDPA - Trig A, Trig B, Cv In, Out

OUT - I know means what it says, But out to where?
SUM is also an out and I know its summing 3 outs on the CP where the Outs are the discreet channel.
TRIG is it an in or an out and from where?
IV/OCT, EXP FM, CTRL - same question as TRIG
Cv in, can that Come from an OUT or just Cv outs?

What is the worst that could happen if you just try plugging something in to see what happens?

Thanks! Yes, thats what tech specs said but when I measured, the case is 55mm deep but beside power supply there are the jacks placed for each module on the bottom of the case and they are approx. 15 mm tall so I guess it will be very difficult. So I wanted to know if somebody tested it and succeeded.

EDITED Feb 22nd 2016, 22:31

http://pittsburghmodular.com/cell-dc-cases/

http://www.tiptopaudio.com/z2040.php?goto=specs

I believe yes if it is not placed above power supply...

The 2040 is 42mm deep and the deepest place (not on earth!!!) in the Cell[48] DC is 52mm!

EDITED Feb 22nd 2016, 21:52

Can somebody tell me does Tiptop filter z2040 fits (the depth of module) in Pittsburgh modular 48HP case?
Thanks!

Well, what I'd like is users advice

For sale? No, i do it myself.
I used a buck converter dc to dc to converts the 12v to 3v to power the po's and i removed the external plug power connector and switch.
Link to buy the converter:
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You could still try google with 'site: modulargrid.net headphone amp' and add keywords to thin out.

Yes thanks. But, if you search for the combination of both "mixer headphone" it only finds the one I posted, but I'm sure there are diferent options which are not showing.

In the Modules section, search for 'headphone' as a module name.
Make your choice.

Nobody knows?

...id mention the Klee Sequencer uses shift regs to provide mult cvs out (4) banks
-- xPump
Thx xPump for mentioning Klee, it was even coined the "Shift Register Sequencer" by its inventor.

i suspect this isn't whats being discussed but i thought id mention the Klee Sequencer uses shift regs to provide mult cvs out (4) banks

EDITED Mar 1st 2016, 23:27

This is kind of a west coast oscillator meets east coast synth voice meets Japanese envelope/LFO with some other stuff in-between. I'd be grateful for any feedback on my first foray into eurorack. I'm mainly trying to make the transition from "traditional" synths to modular. If anyone sees any big gaps or has any "what are you thinking??" advice, I'd appreciate it.

I'm planning on mounting it in a tilt-up SKB mixer case with Tiptop Z-rails and ears. This will allow easy expansion to a third row later. I also have an Arturia Minibrute that will integrate some additional CV I/O.

Thanks for the advice

Thanks to the following members for buying my stuff @regularfish @brhmh @Jinx @Maffez all pain free transactions

I'm using a Doepfer A-138b for audio (which is tight for my smallish 2x84) and a Ladik M-120 which offers 3 ch of bipolar CV mixing and offset, too. I myself learned about that the hard way e.g. , got a fancy quad lfo, then found out that its full CV swing is rarely useful. Many ch of CV need many ch of attenuverting/mixing.

@wiggler5550, thanks for your input. Yes your right...I totally forgot about the mixer...dooh! I will probably end up adding a couple as I like the flexibility this can give me. Any modules you recommend on this front? CV mixing and attenuation...ooohhh, that's something I know nothing about...yet!
Thanks

Hi Swirve74, I see 3 envelopes but no audio mixer?
You will need one, all the more with that bottom row.
Also, with your lot of modulation sources you will need CV mixing and attenuation.

After years of talking about building a modular synth, I am finally about to go for it.
The top row of this synth is what I will buy to start with, and the second row are modules I want...but can't afford right away. Hopefully I will buy them throughout the year though
If anyone has any comments /advice on modules I am missing/will need /or might benifit from please let me know.
I'm new to this weird and wonderful world of modular so would appreciate advice from those with experience.
Thanks!

Is there any module with similar functionallity/price in the market today? I mean a cheap mixer with output level and L/R chanels normalized?

THere are dedicated lines for one CV and one gate/trigger signal in a Doepfer compatible modular system. However, these are used rarely. See:
Pin usage: http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/A100_bus_orientation.pdf
http://www.doepfer.de/faq/a100_faq.htm#Bus CV and Gate

EDITED Feb 21st 2016, 12:18

I have a question.. So, I have a Doepfer a-100 powered case and a small collection of 15 or so different modules. With all these pins on the back of each module precisely connected to the rails are there any timing or sync or control voltage signals being shared or tied in to the rack.. It's cool if there isn't, though it seems as if there's more pin connections then just power .. -Thanks - Jupitor