I really love that idea!

i have been trying to design a configuration that: 1. is completely self contained. 2. allows for live improvisation. 3. can handle key shifts and advanced drum sequencing.

i think i have something that you all might agree meets those "three bullet points", etc. ...

i realize my last attempt had some flaws.

would really like some constructive criticism beyond 'disagreeing with my three criteria'...

thanks. ✌️

(edit)

oops, i wasnt paying enough attention. i thought the mandala had a gate in per channel as well. i guess that clocky is kind of redundant, then, but, i had some extra space to fill, though. maybe i have just not found the perfect drum sequencer for me. idk. ...

oh well.

(edit edit)

i guess i could use stackable cables and feed both the clocky and mandala into the assimil8or at the same time that way and this all still makes sense. idk. i just added the clocky to fill space, anyway. idk. idk. idk.

EDITED Yesterday, 20:47

I think the real question is whether or not whats being made is meaningfully different per session. Though you certainly can't get there without going here first!

This system features Jonah Senzel's Pet Rock to produce a new gate sequence each day, Instruo Scion to produce random melodies from plants, and Evaton Technologies' RF Nomad to grab radio static that varies depending on your location. With all these modules, you can be sure that whatever music you make will only ever exist once.

Because the auto youtube search does not seem to find my video, here it is, a french (with subtitles) demo video. 

EDITED Yesterday, 14:15

I put together this selection of modules in an Intelligel Palette to make the spookiest possible noises in a small package. Scare the shit out of your friends, or even yourself. I probably won't have money to make this anytime soon

Hey Plieuwski,
that's amazing! Thanks a lot for this tip, mate! That seems like a very straightforward application, indeed.
I did some further research and a couple of other modules that can do something like that are the Endorphin.es 'Total Recall' and the Shakmat 'Harlequin's Context'. The former is more of a hassle to program (especially in comparison to the Klavis it seems). The latter is a complex masterpiece of a module too. It does allows however the offset signal to morph into an LFO (with possibilities of attenuation as the curbe continues, truly amazing).

If one would want to approach this with bread and butter modules, the chain I could come up with is:
offset signal -> comparator -> sample and hold -> attenuverting mixer -> switch. The patching is quite intricate for a rather simple on an abstract level idea, I'd say. I guess it just goes to show how patching difficulty in modular doesn't necessarily reflect the difficulty to comprehend an idea. Sometimes difficult concepts could be patched quite easily and vice versa.

Of the stuff you mentioned, the Neo-Trinity seems like the best call.

An Ochd would probably make this work better, too. Another solid option would be attenuverters.

I can't say the Pizza is good for this rack, but I do love it and its different firmwares.

EDITED Sunday April 06, 21:31

Hi all,

Would love to get some feedback on my rack, suggestions on what's missing, and thoughts on what you'd do with the last 8 HP.

A few notes:
* Music style includes everything from hip-hop to EDM to hyperpop; I definitely lean toward more aggressive sounds, but no harsh noise or anything like that.
* I've got a Minibrute 2S that I use for sequencing, some utilities, and a standard subtractive voice. Having two sequencing tracks that can be dedicated to gates, pitch, voltage, or envelopes frees up the need for some of that in-rack.
* I use a desktop mixer and haven't felt the need for a traditional in-rack mixer/output module.
* The West Pest may stand out as a weird choice. It was my re-introduction to modular after briefly owning a 0-Coast and DFAM back when I was first getting into synths. The wavefolder is great, and the low pass gate is nice to have. The additional LFOs, simple sequencer/arpeggiator, and other utilities it provides don't really justify taking up 40 hp, but they make me not hate having it around. Still, if I need to free up some room in the rack, it'd likely be the first to go. Its semi-modular form means I could use it outside of the rack as well if I really wanted to, but honestly if I get to that point I might start a second rack.
* I have a Novation Peak and a Moog Sub 37, so no huge desire for ladder filters or polyphony in the rack.
* I feel kind of dumb for having a second O_C in a rack of this size, but it just does so much at a great price. I've tried to avoid going too menu/screen heavy, but I don't mind the moderate menu-diving of Phaserville. They're both Teensy 4.0 models so I could put Squares and Circles on one if I want. Currently, one gets used for quantization/sequencing, while the other (in the mail now) will likely be used for modulation and utilities.
* I've considered adding a dedicated Midi-to-CV module to use with my Polyend Tracker Mini or DAW, but I kind of like how the modular workflow has made me get away from my traditional sequencing workflow.
* I haven't added any dedicated audio effect modules because I have also play guitar and have a pretty solid lineup of pedals. I also have an SP-404 which helps on the fx front and has quelled my interest in adding sampling to the rack.
* Top contenders for the remaining space include the MCO mkii, Bastl Pizza, the Axon-2 expander for Pam's, or a Bastl Neo Trinity. But I probably don't need any additional voices and while I'm sure I'd enjoy the added performability of the Axon-2, I've found myself a little hesitant to use it to fill my remaining space.

Thanks for reading and taking the time to weigh in!

Klavis
Flexshaper?

Nice work.
Any hints of what modules you used?

EDITED Sunday April 06, 14:56

Improvised electronic soundscapes with Modular Synthesizers :
- Moog System 55 (rented)
- Erica Synths Black System
- NLC Weird Random System.

https://jihel.bandcamp.com/album/raw-modular-fragments

A really good relaxing listen, I do like a bit of static crackle too.

I jam a lot during the week, but I never really do anything with it.
During those jams, I’m usually exploring different concepts of modular synthesis.
So I thought: why not record them?
And why not share them here?

Just one camera, one take, no talking.
I add a bit of text to explain what’s going on.

I’d love to hear if you enjoy this format.
Let me know if you like this kind of video:
short jams, a bit of insight —
something to listen to, and maybe learn from.

Took a break again, but was listening to a bunch of different favs of mine and started thinking of different ways to use the Squid Salmple, tried it out here and think it turned out pretty well! The patch is simple, some filters, loops, keys, and an Akemie's Castle as the sound source. Might try another version with a bit more modulation, but in the meantime give it a listen.

Hey, I am currently looking into making an expressive modular synth which I would like to play with the Expressive E Touché controller. I have stumbled into the puzzle of using the Touché as a macro control and wanting to map the 4 CV signals available to different modulation curves. I am looking for a way to recreate the remap function in Pigments where one can enter breakpoints to change the trajectory of a modulation curve (see pictures below). Another DAW example is the Performer max for live device.

I imagine doing this in modular with more than one breakpoint would be complex. But maybe there's a reasonable way of doing something like that with at least one breakpoint? I imagine it would involve a comparator to send a gate and 'mark' the breakpoint and then maybe some combo of a switch and s&h but I can't quite get my head around it. I've been experimenting in VCV rack and just can't pin down a straight forward way of achieving this. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

hi there,

i am selling my "music of the plants Bamboo" synthesizer,
its a great module to generate notes from "plants"
it has internal sounds and also MIDI (and of course audio) out !

more infos at:
https://shop.musicoftheplants.com/de/bamboo-spring-offer.html

it is in very good conditon
anyone who is interested please contact me:

thelema@gmx.at

wish you all a nice weekend

EDITED Saturday April 05, 16:59

noise plethora + percall + muxslicer is fun

for wonky noise rhythms

you can test them in vcv rack

the analog filters of noise plethora are cool in the hardware module

maybe get a pams workout 🤖

that befaco plethora looks so amazing, but it's expensive. I wonder if it would be worth the extra 200$ over the mutable peaks, I mean it would be it seems but....my rig is already pretty noise....damn this is hard lol

Hi,
Obviously, they're different modules. If your complaint is that everything "sounds the same" in your set, you'll need another voice, or a filter with character, or a reverb, or a granular module...
Modulation is essential, but in this case, it won't radically change the sound.
The problem is that if you add another voice or effect, you'll need more modulation... LOL.

A standard VCO can be transformed into a very special sound source with a good filter. If you prefer "noisy" or "distorted" sounds, 100 grit might be a good idea.
If you want to add these types of sounds, you also have Befaco Plethora, two digital sound sources with three banks of noise-based algorithms.
The great thing about this module is that it incorporates two multimode resonant filters. It can be used for textures and drones, and it also shines on percussion.
-- ferranadsr

that befaco plethora looks so amazing, but it's expensive. I wonder if it would be worth the extra 200$ over the mutable peaks, I mean it would be it seems but....my rig is already pretty noise....damn this is hard lol

I have the hosa version of those cables. My mixer is on DB25 connectors, so I just have patchbay in an 19 equiment rack on the of side my desk. That is what I doing now. I just wanted to clean up all the patch cable and run everything to a central location.

EDITED Friday April 04, 06:01

It’s the two-year anniversary of my YouTube channel! I'm so grateful for what this channel has brought me. In this video I play you one of my favourite patches that is also going to be on my EP and I reflect on two years of Raaf. Enjoy!

A standard VCO can be transformed into a very special sound source with a good filter. If you prefer "noisy" or "distorted" sounds, 100 grit might be a good idea.
If you want to add these types of sounds, you also have Befaco Plethora, two digital sound sources with three banks of noise-based algorithms.
The great thing about this module is that it incorporates two multimode resonant filters. It can be used for textures and drones, and it also shines on percussion.

The filter suggestion is (for me, at least) not so much about a filtering effect added to the final product as it is about articulating the sound of an oscillator by sending it through a closed voltage-controlled filter and then opening it using a envelope that you've triggered. It's the same subtractive synthesis thing that drives more basic synthesizers, but I think even in this noisier, seemingly more unrestrained setup it will allow you to get lots of tonal and rhythmic variety out of your setup.
You'll also be able to do this with one of your VCAs, and exploring an envelope/function generator will probably do you more good first, but a good filter just gives it extra shape and character. Not only will be a great source of sounds (especially if it self-oscillates), but it will improve your experience with the Doepfer A-110 or whatever other sound source you decide on.

EDITED Thursday April 03, 00:46

I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

A110 it's a basic oscillator with SoftSync and LFM...doesn't hide many surprises. If you are not going to use it as a voice, you can always use it for audio-ratio modulation.
You can give it a new use if you combine it with AngleGrinder or 100 Grit. I think both are good suggestions.
-- ferranadsr

I have been using it in the signal in for the interstellar radio, and for the reset in for the LFO sometimes. I still get use for it, but it just doesn't really compete with interstellar radio. Of all the modules I have that I might sell, that is one of them.

So...you want to add another sound source to this?

I also tend to make a lot of noisy distorted stuff that isn't necessarily traditional synth sounds, but you need some articulation and modulation in here. A quality filter (100 Grit and Angle Grinder would both work for what you want while still doing filtering, and based on what you have so far they are good picks, but there are others) and an envelope/function generator (the more the merrier – a Mutable Peaks clone might be good for function vs space, but just look around and see what looks good) would go a long way towards making this much more versatile.
-- Zacksname

I really like the idea of the 100 grit or angle grinder, but i found a good filter VST the other day. The unfiltered audio BYOME, and it has blown me away. But I am having a problem because it pushes my computers CPU to it's limits. Even with a mini PC that I ran latencymon on and did a lot of research online to find one that would have low latency. And bought an audio interface, the ultralite mk5, that I researched to find something I thought would be able to handle these kinds of loads.

So I would still consider getting an actual filter module like those two, which is what I was originally going to do. But I have long thought I needed some sort of envelope too, like you said. It's the one thing that makes me feel like the rack isn't "pro" or "official" yet, but I've had a hard time deciding which one to get. I will probalby look into something like that, thank you.

So...you want to add another sound source to this?

I also tend to make a lot of noisy distorted stuff that isn't necessarily traditional synth sounds, but you need some articulation and modulation in here. A quality filter (100 Grit and Angle Grinder would both work for what you want while still doing filtering, and based on what you have so far they are good picks, but there are others) and an envelope/function generator (the more the merrier – a Mutable Peaks clone might be good for function vs space, but just look around and see what looks good) would go a long way towards making this much more versatile.

EDITED Wednesday April 02, 17:33

I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

A110 it's a basic oscillator with SoftSync and LFM...doesn't hide many surprises. If you are not going to use it as a voice, you can always use it for audio-ratio modulation.
You can give it a new use if you combine it with AngleGrinder or 100 Grit. I think both are good suggestions.

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1. Top row extends beyond case.

2. I think you need a mixer and an output module.

Other than that, you are getting a lot of modules for the money spent, and I am sure you will have a lot of fun!

I dont know if I understood you right, but

Bastl Instruments Dark Matter
Schlappi 100 Grit
Schlappi Angle Grinder

or the total overkill:

Forge Tme Vhikk x

is worth to check
-- VONDENFUNKEN

Thanks I appreciate those recommendations, I will definitely probably choose one of those. But to try to clarify what i'm saying, basically my sound has basically been just the interstellar radio for the past 2 years i've had it. And the saturn2 for almost 4, I'm int he process of finding new VSTs right now, but I really would like something that isn't the interstellar radio to star on every recording I make. But those all look pretty good, I especially like the Schlappi 100 grit just because it is from the same company. It would be "safe" to get that one, but I'd also like to get something different. I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

I dont know if I understood you right, but

Bastl Instruments Dark Matter
Schlappi 100 Grit
Schlappi Angle Grinder

or the total overkill:

Forge Tme Vhikk x

is worth to check

This is what I have so far, I have a spot for one or two more modules and haven't been able to figure out what to fill it with for over a year. It does what I want it to do and accomplishes what I want, but it relies heavily on the interstellar radio. I basically just use that mainly and use the LFO or the A-110 as a drone in the quad VCA. It is kind of boring and the interstellar radio sometimes has a sound that is very distinct and makes a lot of my tracks kind of same-y.

I want to find something that will have a powerful precense like the interstellar radio. It is able to make a thick, full sound by itself that is amplified by it's CV ins. And it's CV outs work well with pretty much everything. I want to find something like this, but I am having a hard time figuring out what would be like it. Being able to have a strong sound while also having good CV outs that will change up the sound of the other modules. The big problem is the other modules need a lot of CV ins to not sound like a boring drone or in the case of the wogglebug, sound like just a weird repeating signal.

Any suggestions? I like distorted, aggressive sounds which the interstellar radio is able to achieve easily.

Icant recommend the cordial ones. I trusted them before i bought the expensive modular cables from them. They are the worst of all i can tell and the cables you posted got the same jackes. Just my experience.

It also would be possible to use only cables without any additional module.
https://schneidersladen.de/de/cordial-cpi-3-pz

This composition is a special one for me. It's actually an evolution of an older piece.I played a version of it during my first live set.That was in Paradiso, in Amsterdam.
The set was based on a difficult time in my life.
A time when I was ill, I had leukemia. Im totally healthy and healed btw.I wanted to translate what was inside me into music. Cell divisions. Sometimes going wrong.
The rushing of blood. And how that might sound in sound waves.This composition takes you on that journey.
There’s a stormy middle part. But eventually, something like hope emerges. The melody in the beginning returns at the end.But changed, brighter.

That Mazzatron module doesn't need any power and you won't need to play around with it much when it is set up. I can't help but think your best bet is to not rack it, but just kinda have it out on its own so it doesn't get pulled on due to being in a fixed position. You can always cover the sides with something if you're worried about that.

EDITED Mar 30th, 04:33

Hey Chris,

Greetings! You're very welcome! I'm having a blast with it!

Happy Patching!

Long Days and Pleasant Nights!

Tim

Thank you so much.

Its incredible :D

How do you get the visuals? Video synthesis, I assume? Or some other method...

Regardless, I always appreciate the mix of eurorack twiddling and visuals in your vids! :)
-- Jukeshoe

Thanks for the feedabck, I combine the audio and video using an editor called LumaFusion for ipad which has a lot of stock visuals. I just spend time seleting ones that math the music. Not tried video synthesis yet, maybe worth a look...
-- Pioneer123

I appreciate the info! Keep up the good work!

I have this module as well as golden master in 1u format and have mixed feelings on it. I prefer my Befaco mixer module even though it is a bit larger.

How do you get the visuals? Video synthesis, I assume? Or some other method...

Regardless, I always appreciate the mix of eurorack twiddling and visuals in your vids! :)
-- Jukeshoe

Thanks for the feedabck, I combine the audio and video using an editor called LumaFusion for ipad which has a lot of stock visuals. I just spend time seleting ones that math the music. Not tried video synthesis yet, maybe worth a look...

Another one (and the best video I've seen of it so far) is here:

I made a few the first night I got it where it was by itself, and also where I had Sloths V2 modulating everything on the Module. A link to one of those is here:

i think the beauty of eurorack is that a lot can be achieved by using simple utilities/vca's and patching them to do what you need. Like others mentioned, you can use vca to do that.

Hello,
I have issues I am trying to find a format converter that takes modular 1/8 to 1/4. I need 16 channels to my mixer. So something that has 8 channels would be nice. So people that are using out board mixers in their setup how are you connecting this up?
Jason
So, after looking at around 2,000 modules I found this brand Mazzatron. So, 8 hp with 8 jacks of 1/8 to 1/4.

These are valid concerns. Maybe I can find one of the nw2s modules. These are on DB25 snakes. The company seems out of bussiness but I am sure some will pop up on reverb.

I really wanted to enjoy this module and was very excited when it came but the noise is unbearable. Makes trying to record anything basically useless. I looked around for fixes but couldn't find anything. I compared with my intellijel output modules and noise disappeared. wish they would solve the noise issue.

EDITED Mar 29th, 03:07

Does anyone sell a Acid Rain Constellation at the moment?

I would like to get one

Can you make a video with sound-examples?

How do you get the visuals? Video synthesis, I assume? Or some other method...

Regardless, I always appreciate the mix of eurorack twiddling and visuals in your vids! :)