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ah nice, you already have a bit of gear then.
It sounds like you're starting to get a better idea of what you are wanting to achieve.

Check out some live sets from Surgeon on youtube, dude does some sweet live modular techno sets. He integrates his laptop and Ableton Live into the setup by clocking his modular system from Ableton so everything is in sync, and he just plays the modular live over the top of Ableton which is playing all the bits and pieces which is too hard to integrate into a small portable live modular rig.

goodluck

ah yes, that it is. I overlooked it as mutable instrument panels look so clean, ive been getting deep into weird filters lately.

Just checked out some demos sounds like a pretty nice filter.

Depending on how many sounds you want to output from the system at any one time you may have to look into things like having multiple filters, quad VCAs, quad Mixers, to get the proper I/O in your system, but if you only want to output 1 arp / sequenced sound at a time then you don't need that stuff.

I havn't got that far into eurorack yet, so I would either presume that some compressor modules come with a side chain signal input or you might have to use something like a envelope follower, im not quite sure.

Drums are tricky, you can make them from basically anything and layer as many things as you want, everyone has a different perception on drums.

Well unfortunately its going to cost alot more money if you want it to be a live performing rig of some sort because you need additional sequencers, clocks, dividers, multipliers, envelopes, Quad VCA's and Mixers etc that you may not have needed otherwise in a studio just being a sound generator into the DAW.

The reason why the arps sound so good is because naturally hardware oscillators are more rich and lush compared to software and the hardware sequencers are really efficient to get results with while being hands on.

It looks like Colin is using the Intellijel Metropolis sequencer, I don't think its a arpeggiater module making it happen its something he has programmed himself into the sequencer.

You can just use plugins to process further without having to buy effects modules, but a good reverb and delay is always nice to have.

I bought Clouds for pads and drones aswell ;)

Make Noise make really really good stuff, I think im going to have a separate skiff case filled purely with make noise utilities in the future (If main case does not fit).
You will definitely want a Maths, theres no reason not to have one in a modular system.

Making a case isn't too hard, all you have to do is make the side panels, a base plate panel (if needed), a back plate panel (if needed), Rails and a power supply.
For custom cases just buy everything from synthracks.com, they sell sets of rails secured in brackets so its really easy to line stuff up and drill holes etc.
https://synthracks.com/shop/eurorack-frame

Then for PSU just use either:
(1) TipTop Audio uZeus module with break out cable and a Power Brick. (You can use however many uZeus you need, can have one in each row of your case etc.)
(2) TipTop Audio Dual Access module and some TipTop Audio Studio Bus Boards and a Power Brick.

The second option delivers more power and allows for 6x Studio Bus boards to be connected to 1x TipTop Audio Dual Access module, the Studio Bus boards have 14 connectors compared to the breakout cables 10 connectors just another thing to consider.

You don't need to be super techy, you just need a clear idea of what you want to achieve in the end, theres no 2 ways about it you will be spending alot of money lol.

Nice, I would replace one of the Mutable Instruments for a filter

epic dude lol

Got any youtube videos showing some sounds you create on this thing ?

@Precursor

Yes, its all about what you are wanting to achieve in the end and how you want to go about it.

A Prophet Desktop would be sick, but the sonic capabilities would be limited compared to eurorack. Id even go so far to say the Make Noise 0 Coast would give the Prophet a run for its money with flexibility and fun factor.
The Prophets sound sick and is obviously a beautiful synth to own, but in my opinion it depends how much Prophet sound you want in your productions or have excess money to waste on hardware. For me personally the Prophet would be great Techno, Ambient, Chill or old school John Carpenter style stuff.

Im not sure what the "BSP" is, but another option for you could be the Erica Synths Pico range, which is another little modular system.

(1) DNQAAOSw44BYV~k0" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Erica-Synths-Pico-Eurorack-Case-Power-Supply-42hp-/162326609458?hash=item25cb6b7e32DNQAAOSw44BYV~k0
(2) WOMAAOSwZQRYZxvV" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Erica-Synths-Pico-VCO-Oscillator-EURORACK-NEW-PERFECT-CIRCUIT-/302182229411?hash=item465b76e5a3WOMAAOSwZQRYZxvV

On the more expensive side of things, there are some similar options available such as:
(1) Roland System 500
(2) Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms System-201
(3) Sound Machines Modulor 114

You just have to spend enough time browsing companies products to know whats out there.

Some recommendations for Cases would be:
(1) Doepfer A-100P6
(2) Doepfer A-100LC9
(3) Doepfer A-100LC3
(4) TipTop Audio Mantis
(5) Any kinds of 3U Skiff Case combined with a TipTop Audio uZeus PSU and power brick.
Heres a example of Skiff case that comes with a PSU:
(a) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302018843188?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
(b) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Synthrotek-Cheeks-Power-6U-104HP-Case-V1-EURORACK-NEW-PERFECT-CIRCUIT-/121962215659?hash=item1c6583b8eb

(6) Synthrotek also offer alot of cool stuff in regards to cases and psu's:
(a) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Synthrotek-Cheeks-Steel-6U-84hp-Case-EURORACK-NEW-PERFECT-CIRCUIT-/302126540028?hash=item46582524fc
(b) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Synthrotek-Cheeks-Steel-9U-84hp-Case-EURORACK-NEW-PERFECT-CIRCUIT-/302126540343?hash=item4658252637

(7) Something from SynthRacks.com
(8) Go down the custom case route by either buying side panels or making them yourself:
(a) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Erica-Synths-WOOD-SIDES-1x-6U-THICK-Case-EURORACK-NEW-PERFECT-CIRCUIT-/301730320410?hash=item464087501a
Buy the rails, screws, threads or sliding nuts and PSU aswell. But you need to consider to time of labour and what kind of tools you will need. Going down the pure custom case route isn't always the best option for people who do not have easy access to tools etc. Plus you would only end up saving about $200 - $300 compared to some of the options above, which is basically 1 new eurorack module, is all that effort really worth it to you ?

Hope this has helped
Goodluck

My 6U 104 hp TipTop Audio case was only 300 GBP, no custom building or time wasting needed.

I have already out grown this size within a month or 2 though, a 9U 126 hp or 168 hp is what I will need eventually I think, but for now not so worried about it because its pretty safe to say 2 out of the 3 rows will be filled with sequencers, clocks, utilities and the likes.

It just depends what you want to do and how you want to go about it, but for your case it sounds like a pre made case might be a better choice for you.

My Eurorack has been sitting idle for months while I slowly buy a bunch of modules that will allow me to make sounds. Live performing, sequencing and extra utilities is for the future.

Some recommendations would be a Doepfer case, TipTop Audio Mantis, or some other not so large 3U or 6U case you should be able to pick up for 300 EUR more or less.

Its probably not the best idea to dive into eurorack just yet if your budget is that tight, for me I have personally accepted being homeless in turn for owning a Eurorack, loving it.

Doepfer has a DIY PSU kit aswell:
http://www.doepfer.de/a100_DIY_kits

EDITED Jan 13th 2017, 15:45

I should also that Synthracks have very nice cases:
https://synthracks.com/6u-eurorack-cases

They also have a bunch of things like rails, rail brackets, helpful things with custom case building:
https://synthracks.com/rails-frames
https://synthracks.com/fixings

for a 6U case I would probably go for a 2x 3U TipTiop Audio uZeus power supplies and for larger builds such as 9U I would maybe consider a 3U TipTop Audio Dual Access connecting to 3x TipTop Audio Studio Bus Boards

http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeusmicro.php
http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeusxs.php?goto=dual
http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeussb.php
http://www.tiptopaudio.com/zeusbua.php

4ms Pedals also offer a great range of power supply for eurorack:
http://www.4mspedals.com/rp-overview.php

Hope some of this info helps you on your eurorack adventures.

EDITED Jan 11th 2017, 23:36

After much researching I ended up going for the TipTop Mantis case.

Its made out of plastic though, but a very good power supply comes with it for the low cost.

My second alternative was to go down the 3U power module route from either TipTop Audio or 4ms and build a custom case and buy the rails etc.

Yea the branded wood cases are very expensive.

Hi everyone,

I recently made the decision to dive into Eurorack due to being burnt out on the digital sound, sick of spending all my time installing / updating and activating software instruments, poor support from software companies and generally experiencing too many software, DAW and OS issues.

After many years I have decided that a eurorack processed further with plugins is the best workflow style for me personally. There are some good benefits to this being:

1) Working less inside the box
2) More hands on
3) More fun
4) Less CPU and Memory usage from not using as many software VST Instruments
5) etc. etc.

Here is a picture of the Eurorack system I am building towards: https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_363519.jpg?1484167785

I am a electronic music producer who dabbles on the darker side of genre's, dark techno, dark trance etc etc.
The purpose behind this eurorack system is mainly to be a "sound generator" with lots of dark character, it is not intended for live performing and sequencing (yet), I am just going to be making lots of gnarly sounds to chop, process etc.

I am not too sure about what effects modules I want yet, and I am thinking of only having 3 oscillators in the rack at any one time but I do want all 4 of those oscillators.

Im looking forward to participating more in the forums over time.

Any thoughts and ideas are welcome.

Thanks