Hi Jim:
Perhaps a little background would be in order:
I have been playing synth modelers and samplers most of my life.
hahaha - you know that copy and paste trick I recommended above - didn't take my own advice!!! hahahaha
anyway - me too - no samplers though - but synths, guitars and recording equipment - starting at 7 with guitar - and you can work out how old I am from my username... I was staring at my trio of moogerfoogers and the cp251 controller, remembering seeing a eurorack synth in a music store that had closed and reading I think the first article about eurorack in sound on sound...
I have Beatstep Pro (4 voice cv/gate/mod) sequencer, Erica Synths Bassline desktop (with LFO, Filter, Envelop and VCA), TR-8s. Plus loads of guitars, keyboards, and Ableton Push which I run through Ableton Live; and several acoustic string and wind instruments.
similar but logic and no wind instruments! and less guitars - some went to fund my first video synth modules...
I am struggling with what I want this project to be and you are seeing that playout. I love ambient but afraid I may get bored. I love generative sounds. But ultimately would like to be able to coordinate everything for melodies and harmonies backing vocals. Also, I'd like to be able to just create Eurorack music as a standalone project.
I think ambient and generative are huge catch alls - and either or both could keep a person interested for a lifetime if they were so inclined...
I'm trying to keep the ES-9 in mind but it is tough.
please explain further...
As you know I jettisoned the sampler in favor of Pam/Peaks/Hat modules. Ableton has an amazing sampler that I can use. I needed to sub-mix my VCO voices which is why I went with Cockpit plus it has side chain compression (although now I realize I could have used DAW/ES-9).
not convinced this is a great use case for cockpit - and whilst I have compressor modules with side chain capabilities - I often just patch this up from basic building lock modules...
Anyway, I can return the Synthrotek models. I purchased them as DIY projects but are not opened and the sales manager has been wonderful to work with there. I like the QPAS mostly because I like Make Noise, and I wanted something different. But maybe I can fit a couple more VCAs (wasp?) in this space.
if it's not going to break the bank, keep them and use them as soldering practice - and debugging practice...
wasp's a filter not a vca!
I'll take another shot at this and see what you think.
I don't know how you became the sherpa for novice patchers like myself, but God bless you. You are just what I need. Thanks again for taking all the time to review and comment in a meaningful way on this layout.
All the best,
Dan-- Dano
Never believed in a god to bless me - but thank you for the sentiment...
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