that's some really great tips..

One thing I'm not sure about is the VCOs, i like the idea of having 2 identical oscillators but not sure how "necessary" that is..

I could achieve that goal by getting something like https://www.modulargrid.net/e/zlob-dual-vco

and then get something a little fancier like https://www.modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-dannysound-en129