Agreed. OP needs to do more research on what modular synthesis can and cannot do. What the OP wants is in the 'cannot do' column. Even a modular that has preset recall, such as the Buchla 200e system, will still be unable to recall the actual patch if the physical cable arrangement isn't duplicated by the user, by hand. Besides, what they're describing is, basically, a Waldorf Quantum...so why not get one of those? True, it doesn't have the SEXXXAY of knobs and wires all over the place, but does the OP want musical functionality or a stage prop?

No MIDI output like on the little brother?

The dude comes in all newbie and hot and thinks a passive aggressive tone will work here?! For the record, Ronin's reply was factual and valid. Do you just want someone to hand it to you?!!

Why you would diss someone off that bat reinforces your naivety. Come back when you've grown up. Close the door on your way out.

EDITED Nov 6th 2018, 18:57

LOL... you know nothing of Eurorack and post some wild idea that would be uber expensive and difficult to control in a live situation. You ask for advice. You got it. It's your money and your idea. Go ahead and try it and report back, colonel clueless.

I also traveled with this thing. Enough even comfortable. I would not say that it creates a lot of problems can fail. By the way, I went to Vegas then. It was really cool. If planning to go, use this platform https://best-vegas.com/best-shows/. And for the post a special thank you

Cramming a Synthrotek skiff full of modules to incorporate with the rest of my setup. I've got a TTSH (ARP 2600 clone), a LifeForms and a Doepfer Dark Time and I'm looking for a way to kill two birds with one stone (or in this case an 84 hp skiff) by adding some drums into the mix, integrating things more smoothly between systems and getting some more complex textures.

Here are the problems/limitations I'm running into:
a) Gotta do in with ten modules. At 84 hp I don't really want to get a power module for the sake of a couple 2hps.
b) I don't think the Hendrikson or the Quantizer will fit in my skiff. The skiff has a portion on the right hand side where there's no power strip on the bottom but I don't want to try it.

Here are my questions:
a) Should I just get a bigger case (The question mark on this keyboard doesn't work. Punctuation trigger warning)
b) I'm not 100% settled on a VCA yet; I like the Intellijel Linix but that's a crowded market and if I can get one that I can patch more signals into it would be helpful.
c) Any suggestion for replacements for the ADDAC Intuitive Quantizer and the Hendrikson

That's about it. If anybody sees some missed opportunities or knows how to set up a good modular drum machine I am all ears, buddy.

tell me what from the build makes it a bit of a stretch from a polysynth? and i realize the ability to recall presets is a stretch, but something that has presets as a starter point was something more of what i want, but thanks for the answer captain obvious

So here's what I'm thinking for my final rack. Could anyone please let me know how to maximize the space here? I like the Mother 32 on the bottom row so I can use the keyboard more easily but I would welcome ANY suggestions as to how to get the maximum cable management and general clean layout. Thanks everybody!

The Disting Mk4 offers two channels of sample playback and is under $200US. Plus you get all the other features when not playing back samples... just another option.

I went through the modules. You want to sync up with Ableton but the interface you have doesn't seem capable of generating clocks. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Perhaps you might want to consider replacing the A-190 with an Expert Sleepers FH-2? That will give you eight universal outputs you can use for CVs, gates, AND clocks. However it's 2HP larger than what you have... 8HP.

If you can squeeze in the FH2 + 8HP, I would get a micro Ornaments And Crime. It has several different programs that might be useful as well as a dual sequencer that can output control voltages, gates, even envelopes, and sync'ed to clock.

If you're not changing your set-up, I would consider an Expert Sleepers Disting mk4. That'll give you a lot of options as well.

I own the modules I brought up.

Building a polysynth in Eurorack for live performance is a bit of a stretch. Oh and you want to recall presets. That's just not going to happen in Eurorack.

You're better off just buying a true polysynth with wavetables. If you're running Ableton then the cheapest solution is to use a plug-in.

funny "the great dictator"-german, other than the "cottonpicker" which is clearly racist.
glad its discontinued.

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_777246.jpg

hi everyone,
recently i thought of an idea where id like to make my own instrument for live performance, ive been doing research for a few months now, reading books, watching videos, reading other forums and blogs, and then over the past two weeks i found modulargrid and decided to build my synth. however, i already purchased my own rack (arturia rack brute 3U) in advance, so my build can only be 83 HP (88 w/ power module). theres a few things I took into consideration that I wanted out of this build:

the ability to be controlled by MIDI/Ableton
the ability to be routed stereo (for interface or mixer/speaker purposes)
the ability to recall presets if needed, however can still be used to create different variations of those sounds live
polysynth, with a wavetable synthesizer, that features multiple oscillators for more mod sources and mod types (AM, FM, Additive?) OR more voices?
effects module, that also features a compression module, for better dynamics control and creativity when working live
the ability to control the effects and other parts of the synth via outside instruments (other synths , guitars?)

a couple questions I had, would this work better trying to make this synth more paraphonically than polyphonically? will i be able to control the synth via MIDI to CV polyphonically via KeyLab/Keystep efficiently through this build, if i took out the Intellijel MIDI? I could still route it through the synthbox and so forth correct? or other instruments through midi to cv to synth box...?) my other question is, if i run a synth or guitar through the AI2 (1/4"), i can run in back out at the end of the chain through the AI2, does that work? does the AI2 read midi data, couldn't i run midi/cv through the input of that and through the chain and back? also, i believe that my build allows for up to six voices, correct? (four through the synthbox). also, if i wanted to run some more filters, i could run a filter chain through the ferry and back correct? i also wanted to see if there were any alternative modules that you guys think i could be using, either to better my build considerations or wallet lol. am i missing something? do i need more VCAs? i also believe i need to make room for a better/bigger mixer.

i am very new to eurorack so i wanted to make sure i got a couple questions answered from the pros before i started pouring money into this science project :) i know that i could sell the arturia rack brute for a much bigger rack, and if you have any suggestions let me know, but i think having it smaller makes it more challenging, portable, and less expensive. i also like having the ability to use the rackbrute w other arturia products. let me know what you guys think and and what some suggestions, what i should be thinking about/working on, general advice, better signal flow, etc.

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_777246.jpg

EDITED Nov 5th 2018, 22:18

Hey guys,

After changing my setup, my nearly new travel case is for sale.
Is there a option to sell it here, like the modules?!?

For interest:

• Quality DIY build (by a woodworker)
• lightweight 7,5kg and stable
• min depth 5cm, max 9cm
• 2x Meanwell Rt65b PSU with 2x 20 Sockets Busboards
• can be closed patched
• 3 Rows of 104 Hp
• completely black

Cheers, manu

Thanks for the reply.
I have a Make Noise Morphagene so I will look for a sample and put it through that.
Thanks again!

when I designed the Schleußig module, I asked people (muffwiggler) what they think about my prototype (which looked a lot like this) and the suggestions I received went into the final layout I have now: connectors on top, buttons below.
I am happy I asked before bringing it into the market

being a digital snare w/o much to it I suppose there will be no stand alone clone. you should look into a TTA One and a good sample

Does anyone know if there is a TR-707 snare module available?
I prefer the sound of the 707 snare to the 808 & 909.

Cheers

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_776382.jpg

I have been looking for ways to expand / modify my live drums, and currently use triggers into some small roland boxes with samples, and also incorporate a Simmons SDS8 into my live performance. I would like to build a modular synth that I could trigger with drum triggers / pads, and I am thinking this might be a good start. Let me know what you think.

Another important concept which i'll be using in the next rack version is

Lengthening/shaping triggers with CH1 or CH4 of MATHS, as i'm doing here with Circadian Output 4.

This rack view is slightly outdated. Should show Ears in bottom row, ADSR in 3rd row, and disting MIDI Breakout Module, which receives MIDI Clock from audio interface (Ableton clocks the G6 Algorithm on disting).

Disting G6 MIDI Clock
Output A is set to a 1/16 divisor (S Knob Parameter 0 Value 2) so that each clock pulse = 4 sequence steps on Circadian Rhythms (to ensure 16th note resolutions)

Thanks to @yochwired for the quick shipment, everything was perfect. Module in perfect condition!

Thanks - yes, removing the mult to make space sounds like a good idea.

I'm making folktronica (for want of a better term) with guitar and beats synced through Ableton.

It depends what music you want to do but I will remove the multiple (you can use stackable or others) and I will put a VCA (like a µVCA II) and a random.

Hi,

I'm new to Modular Grid, so please bear with me.
I have the rack shown and need to fill the spare 8hp with something good.
Any recommendations on modules that are small but pack a punch?

Thanks,

Jim.

Or do I still need an adapter cable?? It seems someone modded this cable to be Eurorack compatible.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p2cuj6wiojmfzjg/AAAet2elf2DiDr-nmtLUGYn4a?dl=0

Most of the sounds are made with the Make Noise DPO; the bass pulse, the first melody that develops throughout and the FM mayhem towards the end. The drums are from the Electribe 2. The "electric piano" was made with the Korg Minilogue.

Which one is better? And why?

perfect transaction with @vytis , thanks!

KICK ASS!!! October 2018 spoooooky Halloween edition!

Why spooky? No reason. Although, yes, I am whipping this out on Halloween night. Sort of a shorter edition this month as the Eurorack world cools down after the one-two modular punch of Knobcon and SynthFest and the all-in-one that is the AES show. Time to settle in and await the next big explosion of reveals for Winter NAMM in January. But for now...

1) Tiptop Audio MIX7. OK, now this doesn't look all that exciting. But it's got a few tricks to it, and at 3 hp it makes a fantastic choice for filling out one of those odd-number extra spaces. Technically, yes, it's a mixer. But given its basic summing capabilities, it can also act as a logical OR for gates, a trigger integrator, and do arithmetical summing of CVs...and that last one is super-useful for transpositions and the like. Got a sequencer? Sure, they have their own transposers...but let's say you want a couple of transposition operations. Or...let's say you want to easily combine triggers to sum several trigger sequence channels' outputs into a single complex pattern. See? You need one of these! It's one of those not-really-sexy utility devices that you might not be thinking about, but you really need to think about it! $99.

2) Intech/Otto's DIY Protoboard-480. This one's for the DIY hardcore set! Otto's DIY not only has this $3, 8 hp model, but they also do 6 and 12 hp PulpLogic format tiles for $2 and a 16 hp panel for $4. And what exactly is this? Well, it's a prototyping board that's ALSO a Eurorack panel. Breadboard layouts, double-sided plated connection points, preprinted solder pads...pretty smart! The convenience of having precut Eurorack-specific prototyping boards like this is pretty major, as it eliminates trying to fit larger protoboard pieces to the format, plus it gives you some restrictive guidelines to follow to make sure your project fits the form factor. Definitely check the website for more: https://www.intech.studio/shop/protoboard-480

3) 2hp Cat. How many times has this happened to you? You're plugging away at a patch, and you suddenly realize how much better it would sound with CATS! Yes, the fluffy kind. 2hp has you covered! Their new cat synthesis-based VCO gives you voltage control over the primary sonic factors of the average housecat. No, I am not making this up. Seriously, it's there in the frickin' module listings! So, if you don't have the scratch (scratch! ahaha! I kill me!) to pony up $4 grand for Hexinverter's voltage-controlled rubber chicken synthesis module, this may well be the next best thing! Seriously, though, 2hp's video actually shows some damned interesting uses for this with a touch of extra processing and a bit of CV 'misuse'...have a look via the listing. $99.

4) CaviSynth Subway. Those of you who know and love the Roland suboctave VCO architecture are going to want to climb all over this. Inspired by the iconic SH-101 VCO, CaviSynth presents this rather nifty and intelligent rethink of that classic. One and two octave down settings are available, of course...but this VCO takes it down another FIVE. And you're not limited to square/pulse waveforms in your suboctaves, either. Nor are you locked into a matched suboctave, as the module also allows you to detune the sub. Mixing is internal via a CVable crossfader, also allowing you to modulate octave dives/splits. The design on this is seriously right...it has everything those of us remember about the SH-101's VCO's coolness, and tosses in a lot of new and useful control variables on top of that, and doesn't break the bank, either. 8 hp, $135.

Now, if you thought we were done...nope! Let's take a bit of a detour to dip into the TILE selections from the past couple of months. There's some neat developments there...

5) PulpLogic tiles: Split, Clamp, X-Fade. Yep, there's some new PulpLogic stuff out recently. The Split is a 12 hp tile that works as a 1->3 attenuator, and also as a three-way CV source if the input is unpatched. The Clamp is a 6 hp tile that offers hardclip level control over either CVs (range restriction) or audio (waveform clipping/distortion). And the X-Fade is a CV controlled crossfader that can also function as a DC-coupled linear VCA or inverter. This 12 hp tile is based around the reissued version of the venerable CEM3360 VCA chip. $45, $30, and $60 respectively.

6) And one last one: Intellijel Steppy 1U. In just 28 hp across a 1U row, Intellijel has managed to jam in four tracks of up to 64 steps each, with eight internal memories, loads of on-the-fly parameter controls, all designed with live performance control in mind. This is actually a rather complex little device, with more going on than I can get into in one of these little blurbs, so you owe it to yourself to pop over to the 1U tile listings and have a look. It's very much one of those modules that might make you rethink your attitude on tiles. $199.

So...that's it. Like I said, sort of a short haul this month. Probably next month as well, but December into January of next year should see the ramp-up to NAMM and thus a pile of new goodies for me to root through and point out here on ModularGrid for you Eurorack users.

Yea it would be perfect if the module could output the quantized CV. It's the only downside of the module for me, as I often wish that I could use the quantizer on other oscillators too.
-- leop

The sub output is digital, so on/off only, hence the sub square wave or LFO triggers.
There is no way to provide a CV on that output.
Thank you for your appreciation of the module and for the suggestion.

Eric

-- Klavis

Oh ok thanks for the explanation! Then the option of using a voice as a quantizer could be nice too (outputting directly the quantized CV instead of the VCO). :)

Yea it would be perfect if the module could output the quantized CV. It's the only downside of the module for me, as I often wish that I could use the quantizer on other oscillators too.
-- leop

The sub output is digital, so on/off only, hence the sub square wave or LFO triggers.
There is no way to provide a CV on that output.
Thank you for your appreciation of the module and for the suggestion.

Eric

There are no short term plans for expansion.
Maybe some time later.
-- Klavis

Thanks for the fast answer! :)

-- bj_gzp

Just a small idea to enlarge the power of this module when " Maybe some time later. " comes: a setting wich outputs the quantised CV on the sub connecter.
I do like the fact that there are a lot of options for scaling. For the projects i'm working on the spanish, pentatonic and hungarian scales are a must.

-- bluaarbthi

Yea it would be perfect if the module could output the quantized CV. It's the only downside of the module for me, as I often wish that I could use the quantizer on other oscillators too.

New modular jam with melodies (!) and structure (!!)..

PHP7

More server updates. This time moved to PHP7, everything should be faster again.

Listen IO will be officially announced and released soon; please stay tuned for more details including pricing and availability!
-- 4ms_Company

Hi guys, 9 weeks later now - any news on ETA?

EDITED Dec 3rd 2018, 09:35

In the last weeks I made good deals with @rsillsley and @Slight79 - thanks a lot!

About the tempo of Arabesque, kinda sounded alarm-ish, once sounded airhorn-y. 2 is half of 1, which is at its "original" speed plus some. Mod is to add some interesting effect, 5 same speed of 2 OR 1.

again please click on the rack to see the most current version. I'm asking for help in what might be some good options for the rest of the HP in this configuration. The shuttle control is used to sequence from Digitakt and Op-1. What more would you add in the 24 hp left? My only thought is an optomix and another filter, possibly Belgrad...

Thanks for your replies wigglers!!

//If MG users protest I will bring it back, but that did not happen yet ...

Yes, I DO protest! please bring it back!

I look for suggestions on how to make some cool FM-kind percussive sounds
Starting from the simplest patch possible

be able to ..
show modules from manufacturer xxAxx and xxBxx and xxCxx and xxDxx both currently available and unassigned for example.

https://soundcloud.com/ironism_tw/ocrings

Hey, can anybody give me some advice on how I should fill this rack in?

My purpose in building this is mainly to use as a sound processor for my other more standard synth.

If I have two sequencers, do I need two timetables? I suppose the two sequencers can be synchronized I guess with the CLK input?
Even though there is a VCA in the Synth Box, is another individual VCA of any real use?
I think you can use one to change the envelope of the wave, but then on the way to final audio amplification the other VCA would probably make the sound better?

I know Pittsburgh Modular made other sound effects modules, but they are not on modular grid.
1. VILFO or voltage influenced low frequency oscillator
2. VC Bend
3. Generator and Genxpander
4. Dual Ring Modulator

The Phase Shifter was there, but I didn't think that a very good effect to have within the synth since it mostly seemed like an outboard type of effect. But maybe it would be good there.

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_772253.jpg

That would depend on what you're trying to do, musically. Right now, you have a fairly 'general purpose' module set. Before going nuts with the Magic Plastic, though, you'd better take some time to sort out where you want to go, musically, and how you think you can best get there. What musical elements do you prefer to work with? What sort of sound are you aiming for? What's your creative 'comfort zone'? Actually, these should've been on your mind when getting the initial setup, along with the question of WHY is it necessary to make use of a modular rig in your work?

Hello,
I'm new at this but I've put together the beginnings of a 104HP rack. It currently has the 4MS Row Power 30; the Moog Mother 32; the MusicThing Turing Machine; a Synthrotek passive DIY mult; and a Befaco Output V3 DIY.

I know I need multiple new, additional modules, but what I'd like your opinion on is: what would be a good NEXT module?

EDITED Oct 27th 2018, 22:51

Short feedback - current setup looks like that, super happy so far. Thanks again for the very helpful advice concernig my rig!

The URL is bad. Should be https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/b-stock/pico-Alogic/

Hi
Please send a message with your order number so we can clear the matter.

Br
Jan

@modulargrid Since 4ms is introducing the Pods, can we lower the minimum case size in Eurorack to 3U 20hp ?

EDITED Oct 26th 2018, 10:08