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Just a short note that RackDocs 1.4 is now approved by Apple, and it comes with some requested features and changes:
- Three new annotation types have been added!
1) Fader for linear slide controls with optional LED illumination support
2) Card Slot for documenting SD card slots and sample storage
3) Joystick with full 9-position state documentation covering all eight directions plus center

Then the knob documentation has been enhanced with an "Encoder Type" checkbox to distinguish rotary encoders from regular knobs. Encoders now display with a distinct icon and are properly labeled throughout the app, which is particularly useful for modules with pushable encoders for menu navigation.

All icon designs have been refreshed for better visual clarity.

By the way, the last version 1.3 brought beautiful export and sharing features for Cheat Sheets.

As always, feedback is more than welcome. If there are annotation types or features you'd like to see, let me know.

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New live video, this time diving into a heavy Trap / Hip-Hop atmosphere at 84 BPM.
Expect groove, dark textures, and gritty modulation with a full Eurorack setup.

🪘 Drums & Rhythm
The Stolperbeats drives drum patterns inspired by J Dilla, featuring:
• Bohm handling the kicks
• Rample for the rest of the percussion, enhanced with repeat effects from the Er4mer

🎹 Synths & Atmospheres
• Leads, bass and pads: Analog Four
• Polyphonic synth: Plaits
• Dark / industrial ambiences: a Make Noise combo → Mysteron + 2×MMG + Polimath + Data Bender
• Deep drone: Vhikk X

🎛 Modulation & Sequencing
• Voltage Block: master patterns for Stolperbeats & Rample
• Z8000: variations on the Rample and on the kick bass decay

⸻

💥 Hope you enjoy this performance!
Feel free to leave a like, comment, and share to support the channel 🙏
Subscribe so you won’t miss the next live sessions!

See you soon ✌️

Modulargrid:

track:

Hi,
First of all, I love these modules.

But for me, Maths and Delta are unnecessary. I'd choose one of the two.
I don't understand what you're going to use Doepfer A-118 for? Just as a noise source?
I'd also remove Clouds, even though I love it. With Mimeophon and FX Aid, you have enough effects. In that space, I might put Marbles to add some randomness for both modulation and triggers.
Best regards,

Delta V and Maths overlap?
Do you have enough modulation?
Is this rack for drums? or does that come from the digitakt?

Hi all. I'm fairly new to modular and only got started about 8 months ago and I've gotten to the stage where I'm starting to really figure out what's working for me, and where I need to swap and acquire new modules to fit what I want.

I put together this rack for what I think will work for me for my more industrial-leaning IDM focus, but not know what I don't know, do you think there is something here that doesn't work so well or that can be replaced by a better module? Do I have too much overlap? Not enough of something? I'd really love the advice of those of you who have more experience than I do.

I sequence externally using an Elektron Digitakt or an Arturia KeyStep. I also send CV and Clock info from those, as well.

Thanks in advance.

Would it be possible to add a separate function of "Replacement Panel" that is treated as a blank panel for the "show/hide blank panels" option but is specifically distinct from "Blank Panel"? This way things like Audio Parasites/Mork Modules/et al. replacement panels don't flood searches for regular blind panels.
-- ebulkin

I second this request. It's a bit much to have every single semi-popular module pop up again and again with alt panels.

Would it be possible to add a separate function of "Replacement Panel" that is treated as a blank panel for the "show/hide blank panels" option but is specifically distinct from "Blank Panel"? This way things like Audio Parasites/Mork Modules/et al. replacement panels don't flood searches for regular blind panels.

Hello,

i hope its the right thread. Im going to sell my rack - you can find it on ebay under

https://www.ebay.de/itm/326863000958

or here for a more detailed view.

Shipping is possible worldwide but would be quite expensive outside europe.

Cheers

Fine transaction with @AZhk
Module in very good condition.
Recommended Seller !

Hi! I was rehearsing for Club Synth this Saturday in Ruigoord, Amsterdam. It’s a techno set, a genre I don’t play very often.My camera was still set up from my previous session, and things were going well, so I thought: why not hit record? This video is the result — completely spontaneous.It’s a different style than people usually hear from me, but I enjoy exploring these danceable directions, and I’m curious what you think. This Saturday I’ll play a full hour of live modular techno together with Estroe. With her many years of experience as a techno DJ, I’m in very good hands and I’m really looking forward to it.

Smart transaction with @Johangover
Solid package and module as new.
Recommended Seller !

EDITED Nov 12th, 16:20

@Pips NYT I think because the company has discontinued all its products, making used units the only option and driving a wave of resale activity.

EDITED Nov 12th, 08:40

This one should be fun. It turned out so nice.
The red frame is from Releas3DPrints on etsy. Beautiful work in 3D printing.

side, with its Theremini controller:

Here's the plan again. Thank you modular grid!

EDITED Nov 10th, 20:46

Sequencer section of the Moog is great and inspirational but the synth part of it is so limited that all you can create is a handful of stereotypical moog sounds. I bought one and sent it back after about a week. the Behringer version its so much cheaper and sounds the same so if I decided to revisit the idea I would just buy one of those personally.
-- Bigbadger65

Are you talking about a Behringer version of the Subharmonicon?
-- wiggler55550

Nope, the Moog Version. I never had the Behringer version and said I would get one if I ever decided to revisit the idea of a Subharmonicon". Sorry if my post was difficult to understand or unclear. I can see how it could be misinterprited.

wiggler55550PM Posted: Friday November 07, 23:18 Quote
I never heard about a 'Behringer Subharmonicon', that's why I asked.

Behringer SPICE. Its like £189 and does exactly what the Subharmonicon does. Its ugly by comparison but hey there you go.

EDITED Nov 10th, 16:22

My bad! I didn't check. I figured since it's open source there must be plenty like Elements.

But there aren't any Beads clones yet.
-- ThenCameNow

But there aren't any Beads clones yet.

My guess is that there's A LOT of Mutable Instruments clones out there since they made everything open-source.
So i think it's not that they are bad - it's just that there are a lot of them made and people just buy, sell, look for what's good for them.

Hi,
It seems that there are a lot of Mutable Instruments Beads for sale. Is there something really annoying about Beads that so many people are selling it ?

Hi, thanks for the feedback and all your comments noted. Very new to modular and need to get to grips with the Moog system before diving in so will be while before i get a Rack, hence the advise needed. True I have been influenced by the flashing lights and eye catching facias. Have managed to get some nice ambient patches so far with the ss3 but watching what some people are doing with generative music on YouTube along with the module tutorials makes me think I should start with LFO, random voltage and Envelope generator modules to get more movement and dynamics into what I've got so far. But as I said I have a long way to go with my current setup to really understand what will prove to be useful additions rather than just look good! More advice or suggestions would be appreciated. BTW, on the subject of Instruo, I have ordered their Pocket Scion having been impressed with the videos online, its MIDI capabilites (and my plant collection) will fit well into my current workflow and music aspirations along with my Roland Fantom. Thanks for sharing your experience of the module, don't want to make any expensive mistakes if possible.

For all the things in that setup, you could probably justify not only the Hermod+ but also its expander, which would give you 32 assignable outputs for gates/triggers or pitch or whatever. This might be more costly than anticipated, but this is a big system with a lot of voices or voicelike elements. Before going that route, you could also use the 8 MIDI tracks, completely separate from the 8 CV/Gate tracks, to sequence the Bitbox (and anything else in the rack via MIDI to CV conversion such as what can be done in o_C.). o_C and Pam's can also fill in some of the drum duties, since they have a variety of sequencing options.

This is a thirsty system, and it will absorb most of what you throw at it. Sequencing for eurorack helps not only with placing drums and melodies, but:

• sequencing modulation parameters
• changing the state of an effect at a crucial time
• sequencing switches/crossfaders/mixers/logic/etc. to switch elements of your patch on the fly
• using the more predictable sequencer tracks to clock, manage, and tame other, more boutique sequencer concepts

...and anything else in your system that takes voltage. Plus it spits out LFOs and envelopes, which you will definitely want more of. Overall, I don't think you could overdo the sequencing in there even if you cut out a voice/effect or two to add in some stuff for signal flow and routing. Just be sure to buy things carefully over an extended period and make sure you use the system frequently as it comes together to troubleshoot problems and get the best sense of what is or isn't missing. You never really know what you can and can't do until you sit down with what you have so far, and you only have two hands.

Wow, thank you so much for your very detailed help… that’s a really good idea — a sequencer like the Hermod+ and then maybe a Keystep 32 or something like that. I really want to make music completely independent of a computer, so software and such aren’t an option for me. I’ll only be using this setup at home — no live performances. I’m still relatively new to the Eurorack world; I’ve had a lot of synths before, but now I want to try something new and go fully into Eurorack.

Here’s my setup that I’m slowly putting together… of course, some things might still change, but overall this should roughly be what my setup will look like.
What I’m still unsure about is whether I’ve included enough utility modules like attenuators, VCAs, multiples, and so on — or if I’m missing something or completely forgot something.

So, when you look at it, would you personally recommend going for the Hermod+?

With the Hermod+, I do have 8 tracks — but if I really want to make full use of the drums on the sequencer, wouldn’t that already take up all the tracks just for the drums? The nice thing about the Ground Control is that it has an 8-track drum sequencer plus three additional tracks for melodies. Or am I misunderstanding how that works on the Hermod?

Personally, for all of that plus the modules to sustain it, I would recommend a sequencer with more outputs and tracks, like a Hermod or Hermod+, Nerdseq+trigger expander, Per4mer, Eloquencer, etc. Plug a cheap MIDI keyboard in there for note entry in there and suddenly you've got a lot more going on for almost the same price.

You could get by with the Ground Control, I suppose, particularly if you find a good deal on it and have looked into the workflow to confirm you'll like it. The Pam's will be really important alongside that as well. I don't think Rene 2 can handle the job alone, though it may complement another sequencer very well. A Rene 1 can be found quite cheap to achieve something like this, or you can try the Hemispheres app that roughly emulates it.

Are you planning for this case to be at home or more of a live thing? Do the sounds need to be fairly melodic and gridded, or are you looking for things to be looser and more chaotic? You also have the option of getting MIDI to CV converters and just running this from your computer or other more traditional midi sequencer.

Overall, my personal opinion is that CV/Gate sequencing is better off having a free track or two that can be used to sequence weird stuff to see what happens, as opposed to having not quite enough when you want to do something full and alive with all those sound sources, samples, and triggered drums. If you decide less sequencing and more creative stretching of other modulation for musical results works better for you, that's fair, but it's worth considering - especially when a Ground Control is pretty expensive.

EDITED Nov 9th, 21:26

For some context, what functionality do you think you were missing the most when patching up the Moog ss3?
I'll second noddle_huts suggestion adding that you should think about what you want to add to your patching and do you have the utilities to integrate the new modules with your existing rack?

Needs less ear candy and more boring parts: active multiples, offset/attenuators, mixers.
-- noodle_hut

Needs less ear candy and more boring parts: active multiples, offset/attenuators, mixers.

And oh boy, the Harmonaig. We all have modules we deeply regret and the Harmonaig is mine.
It does the trick, a quantizer with chord tables, but for me, always did it poorly.
I tried, a lot, but there's too many obscure button combos to make it 'work'.
It seems musical, but never got there.

Really dissapointing, I keep it around now, just to look at it with distain.
Instruo stuff seems too expensive for what it does and for how it's made.
Their raw board aesthetic just comes off as cheap to me.
Grrr. Instruo.

hey guys

erica synths has a massive sale... you can buy as example all parts of the Erica Synths Black System III for around 2000.- (without case)... normal in stores it costs 4000 (with case)...

Hi guys

A question.. im planing some for a new case..

my sound sources are
-Make noise XPO with QPAS, morphagene, mimeophon and effect
-befaco oneiroi, ochd
-bitbox micro
- endorphin.es queen of pentacles for drums

i have a pam's new workout

would you go with the endorphines ground control for sequencing all? pro: keybed for playing and 1 melodic cv/gate more
or would you go with make noise rene mk2 ? pro: less space, total different and more experimentive (but not the best for the drums?)

which one would you take and why? or would you go with total different?

thanks a lot

Using this as a template to build slowly over the coming months to complement/expand my current Moog ss3 and if all goes well then onto KS Eurorack 2. Any comments/advice would be welcome. Music genre tends to be ambient/space/generative. Intend to use Mantis racks and module clones where discontinued or unavailable secondhand.

EDITED Nov 9th, 11:49

Swapped out the Compare2 for a uTides2. As much as I love the stereo PWM from Compare2, I just didn't see a need for all the trigger generation in this case (or for this concept). The uTides2 offers up LFO, envelopes, as well as sub-harmonic generation. Gain staging in this case has been manageable so far with the mixing and attenuation I included.

Using Maths to square off the Tides waveforms works well. Modulating the smooth parameter to just slightly fold the Tides output pre-squaring adds some nice grit.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

This entry claims that the device can be mounted in a 3U rack space, but does not run with Eurorack 12v power.

https://modulargrid.net/e/other-unknown-dirtywave-m8-tracker-model-02

The Subharmonicon is by far my fav of all the semi modular Moogs (I've had em all!) and IMHO the Subharmonicon is an example of the parts being greater than their sum.
You get 6 oscilators (yeah, I know they are grouped in groups of three and are limited)
4 clock dividers that can be assigned to one of two (or both) 4 step sequencers
2 Attack/Decay envelopes
and a pretty sweet Moog filter

couple all of that with THE BEST patchbay of all 5 Moog semi-modulars and with only a handful of auxillary modules, you can have one heckuva crazy synth.
I sequence Vco 1 and 2 seperatley and don't use the internal sequencers for them at all. Those are for the decay of my Qu-Bit surface and ALM mco mk2 respectively. The sequencer clock outputs each triggera pair of funtion generators that modulat other stuff down the modulation pipeline so with the turn of a few knobs, I can get some wild modulation. All in time as well.
Also, all 3 OSCs of vco2 are routed to a seperate vca/filter with a Phase Modulation oscillator helper type thing in there for aadded FATNESS (lolz)

TL;dr
if you are thinking about getting one, do it. It's the best one

I feel that to get the most out of the Subharmonicon it really helps to have an external quantizer (with 2 channels). This really helps keep you in key. I know it has some quantization on board, but it's not enough for my liking. I get musical results much faster this way.

EDITED Nov 7th, 23:31

I never heard about a 'Behringer Subharmonicon', that's why I asked.

Sequencer section is great and inspirational but the synth part of it is so limited that all you can create is a handful of stereotypical moog sounds. I bought one and sent it back after about a week. the Behringer version its so much cheaper and sounds the same so if I decided to revisit the idea I would just buy one of those personally.
-- Bigbadger65

Are you talking about a Behringer version of the Subharmonicon?
-- wiggler55550

Nope, the Moog Version. I never had the Behringer version and said I would get one if I ever decided to revisit the idea of a Subharmonicon". Sorry if my post was difficult to understand or unclear. I can see how it could be misinterprited.

EDITED Nov 7th, 19:14

Great experience with @Gabri101 Very kind, efficient, and careful with the packaging — everything arrived perfectly. Would definitely deal again if something from his rack catches my eye!

it seems user @Void8131 is a scammer . His account is suspended now and i bought yesterday a module from him

Hi!

This is the first piece where I’m using my full new setup. Four Make Noise STOs build the harmony, with the Verbos Harmonic Oscillator taking the lead. Granular textures come from Intellijel Multigrain and Sealegs, shaped by Rings and Plaits. Enjoy the music!

So I got one. It's made really well. Shiny. The synth side is great. The oscillators sound rich and dynamic and are eager to purr and squeal under abuse. The filter does that thing. The EGs suffice.

I found exceptional ghosts in the machine, but like others have said, you have to hunt for them a while.
But when it's good, it's very good.
Understanding the subharmonics will take time, but I'm starting to hear it.

That sequencer though... I know there was a design vision, and sometimes you can hear it as well as see it,
but those clock ratios are made too squishy and indeteminate. I appreciate the happy accidents,
but that's no way to do everything. There should have been some rate indicator for those clocks,
or used clicky, 16-step encoders.

The quantizer is fine, even the 4x2 steps are interesting, but with those clocks, they should have let digital be digital.

And why they didn't put those nice little knobs they made for Mavis etc., onto the sequencer pots?
Moog cheaped out on the heart of the devices's reason for being. They aren't auxilliary controls.
They made those knobs, so knew they were needed. Sadly, that knob kit (25 for ~$30) is now impossible to find.

There are accountants that work at Moog, that are against something having too many knobs. Go figure.

Better (on a Spectravox):

A poor decision across that whole product line. When you buy a Yamaha receiver for $600,
it doesn't come with knobless knurled shafts sticking out the front. (or do they now?)
Moog inMusic has the profit margins to ship fully assembled products,
especially considering the hardware that $600 worth of Yamaha gets you.

So I'm still learning it, enough to try out what outboard things it needs to open it up.
The 3 tier plan: (inMoog doesn't sell those matching empty 60hp cases anymore either..)

This should help get it there, because when the Subharmonicon is good, it's very good.

EDITED Nov 8th, 18:55

I see, but this all already possible without new technical functionality. You can put any text and any link into the offer and also upload a photo. Maybe we should change the default text and add some ideas there?

-- modulargrid

I understand it is possible to add external images. I was expecting something that would let users document their own modules without selling them, not only planning/annotating their racks. I've heard more than once about people who had their racks stolen, and the sad thing is that they didn't have any serials or anything that might make it a bit easier to follow the trail of the stolen gear, even though it is probably very soon landing somewhere for sale.

One feature request that could have a big impact on safety for negotiating modules not only here but everywhere: adding manufacturer serial numbers, actual pics [...]
-- torto

I see, but this all already possible without new technical functionality. You can put any text and any link into the offer and also upload a photo. Maybe we should change the default text and add some ideas there?

Sequencer section is great and inspirational but the synth part of it is so limited that all you can create is a handful of stereotypical moog sounds. I bought one and sent it back after about a week. the Behringer version its so much cheaper and sounds the same so if I decided to revisit the idea I would just buy one of those personally.
-- Bigbadger65

Are you talking about a Behringer version of the Subharmonicon?

Sequencer section of the Moog is great and inspirational but the synth part of it is so limited that all you can create is a handful of stereotypical moog sounds. I bought one and sent it back after about a week. the Behringer version its so much cheaper and sounds the same so if I decided to revisit the idea I would just buy one of those personally.
-- Bigbadger65

Are you talking about a Behringer version of the Subharmonicon?
-- wiggler55550

Nope, the Moog Version. I never had the Behringer version and said I would get one if I ever decided to revisit the idea of a Subharmonicon". Sorry if my post was difficult to understand or unclear. I can see how it could be misinterprited.

EDITED Nov 7th, 19:14

One feature request that could have a big impact on safety for negotiating modules not only here but everywhere: adding manufacturer serial numbers, actual pics (preferably with an unique id generated by MG) and/or other proof of ownership to owned modules. It is simple as that: when you add a module to your owned modules, you get an unique id and the possibility to write your serial number. When selling, you take a pic with that unique id printed or handwritten next to your module, which at the very least proves you own one.

Also allowing users to add optional URLs with links to their profiles on other platforms: ebay, kleinanzeigen, reverb etc. where people can have an idea of how reliable they are.

I would doublecheck and avoid all users that rated them positive as well as there are plenty red flags there.

-- torto

Yeah, for sure, @x303 shares almost exactly the same upvotes as them, probably compromised as well.

EDITED Nov 6th, 09:41

@tentwoeightsix seems to be a scammer. I dodged the bullet but @ttyole has been scammed and he has proof.
-- miar94

I would doublecheck and avoid all users that rated them positive as well as there are plenty red flags there.

Eyyyy let's go, will tag some more! Thank you very much for adding these and the extra info on how to do so. I will now be able to to precisely add them... badam tssss :P

Thanks for the Love by sharing one of my Videos! I was using / do use this exact uMarbles from Tunefish Modular!
I can't recommend his Modules enough! Thorsten is a very talented and experienced builder, with high quality and affordable options!
Thanks again! Happy Patching!

Tim / Tango Delta

For sale $1800. Local pickup only. Marietta, SC 29661-9502.

Hi,
I think you'll need a clock generator, either a PAM or, for now, an LFO.
Regarding the case, as a next step, before buying another case, it might be more logical to return the Behringer semi-modular components to their respective cases...
-- ferran_RMBL
I do have the four LFO but I do find it somewhat limited. Seemes Like PAM might be the next module to get. And I suppose your right about returning the Model D and Neutron to their own cases before getting a second GO case haha