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thanks again works great
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very nice! have you done any programming to any of your mutable modules to make them function alternatively?
now for a mutable instruments anushri rack!!!
RB
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I just wanted to take a moment to mention the outstanding products and product support from Pittsburgh Modular.
They modules sound great and the staff there has been beyond helpful, courteous, and attentive.
I have encountered few companies that stand behind their product the way Pittsburgh Modular does.
The gear is well built, extremely well thought out, and provides features that go beyond traditional ones found on many of the modules that I have looked in to.
I own a Foundation 3.1+ with some additional modules. If you are looking for your first modular, or to expand your existing one, I highly recommend Pittsburgh Modular. I assure you that you will not be disappointed!
I have tried without success to log on/ renew my membership for Muffwiggler but keep getting rejected.
So I am writing this here concerning problems with the Tiptop uZEUS Power Supply and in particular the panel switch.
I have experienced the same problems as other people with regard to intermittent presence of the three LEDs, believing that modules are incorrectly plugged in, especially as I use a combination of Eurorack and Analogue Systems modules.
I think I may have a solution,but need to confirm it in practice:-
Most of the modules I have assembled or purchased ready-built that contain toggle switches, use a nut to tighten the switch body to the front panel. However, the uZEUS power switch has a smooth barrel, and therefore there is some degree of movement which may be causing stress on the solder joints behind the panel.
I will be replacing the switch with a threaded version and will report the results in due course.
Mark Elliott
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Yes, I agree with you on the Befaco VCO. The Befaco VCO has been on my radar- and I keep changing my mind as to whether I should get 2 Synthrotek VCO's, 2 Befaco VCO's, or 1 of each. The Befaco Sampling Moduler, however, I did not even know existed. I'll have to look into that one to understand what it does- right at the moment as write this reply, I don't have a full grasp as to what it does, and can do. Time to research. :)
I think a lot of people have been at a similar crossroads; to specialize in just non-rhythm synthesis or go jack of all trades groovebox. However every time I eyeball the mutant machine or jupiter storm I remember that I own an Octatrack and my rack has MIDI clock/trig in.....
Given that you have about 30-40 HP left, I guess what you have to decide is: can you fit enough rhythmic firepower in that space to be satisfied?
It depends on what you want. If you can be happy with a few Tiptop 808/909 modules and a trigger sequencer like this not yet out one or this then maybe go for it. Just know your rhythm section isn't going to be Mike Portnoy's Siamese Monster, and that is totally fine if that's what you're looking for.
If that is too much of a compromise, save up for some kind of standalone drum machine and build out your rack. You've got lots of good price points here from the Volca Beats to MFB's new stuff and seriously dangerous gear like Tempest and many of the Elektron boxes (my favorites).
These are just hands-on hardware options that seem good to me too, I'd urge you to do your own research. Remember you'd need some kind of MIDI clock/trig IN module if your box doesn't send CV/Clock signals out so your drum box can sync with your rack.
Also, I'm not sure why'd you want more envelopes either, but you're spot on with needing a clock divider for rhythm.
-- starkwether
Thanks for your detailed reply. I am new to this so don't really know what I am doing!?!?
Just received my PEG maybe a mistake but found Maths to be very confusing and thought the PEG looked easier to generate synced movement, (have read it pairs well with maths)
I really bought peaks for drum duties...and have old synths 808/909 but love the rhythmical patterns heard in modular, could you recommend me something to prevent me doubling up on further module errors?
Also, here's the Befaco Sampling Modulator for your consideration. Its like a weird sample and hold/sequencer/clock divider you can get in a kit. Could be interesting with drums.
This is a well thought out rack I think, a great starting point for the budget. All the bases covered for basic subtractive groovebox.
About the only thought I had on it was, maybe you shouldn't double up on the Synthrotek VCOs and Drums. My line of reasoning is, if you can diversify with a different but similar module that meets your requirements, why get duplicates?
So staying within your criteria of DIY kit, relatively same cost and HP, what do you think about the Befaco Even VCO - kit? I'm having trouble finding any DIY kit drums....all the Hexinverter Mutant kits are long gone :(
Sorry, so is this a built rack or asking for advice on it? Either way I think it's a pretty awesome lunchbox to play with the brute.
In my subjective experience, limitations force you to be creative. YMMV
I also find that a mouse and keyboard are like a filter that allow my analytical decisions through and almost completely block that "right brained" intuitive, stochastic non-deliberateness. When working with hands on knobs in real time it seems to me that I can get to a place where half of me is on autopilot, and the other half is anticipating complex patterns several steps ahead. That is just me though.
I think a lot of people have been at a similar crossroads; to specialize in just non-rhythm synthesis or go jack of all trades groovebox. However every time I eyeball the mutant machine or jupiter storm I remember that I own an Octatrack and my rack has MIDI clock/trig in.....
Given that you have about 30-40 HP left, I guess what you have to decide is: can you fit enough rhythmic firepower in that space to be satisfied?
It depends on what you want. If you can be happy with a few Tiptop 808/909 modules and a trigger sequencer like this not yet out one or this then maybe go for it. Just know your rhythm section isn't going to be Mike Portnoy's Siamese Monster, and that is totally fine if that's what you're looking for.
If that is too much of a compromise, save up for some kind of standalone drum machine and build out your rack. You've got lots of good price points here from the Volca Beats to MFB's new stuff and seriously dangerous gear like Tempest and many of the Elektron boxes (my favorites).
These are just hands-on hardware options that seem good to me too, I'd urge you to do your own research. Remember you'd need some kind of MIDI clock/trig IN module if your box doesn't send CV/Clock signals out so your drum box can sync with your rack.
Also, I'm not sure why'd you want more envelopes either, but you're spot on with needing a clock divider for rhythm.
I think the multi was a good move, actually I should have suggested you one! Wow, the Kappa pretty cool. I didn't know anyone made a desktop step sequencer in that form factor. Enjoy that stuff!
...multing select outputs from channel one into channel two as a kind of cascade or divider or coordinator for even more wide ranging results.
If you like exploiting the A-150, you would LOOOVE the A-152. Too much too get into here and now, but check it out.
-- RLK
Will check it out, thx RLK!
Recently purchased a Pittsburgh Mixer from @john somatix. Great condition and properly packaged just as I expected, but I especially appreciate the nice and friendly communication. Reliable seller, great person!
-- Monkizzle
Thank you @Monkizzle !
My pleasure :-)
It would make sense to avoid module duplicates just for the sake of seeing one's module in its actual orientation.-
On a side note, I am toying with the idea of having a 1U-ish row of 'rotated-by-90-degrees' modules. To manage that in the Module Browser/Planner, a Rotate [r] command would be great. Using it twice would also solve the flip/upside down problem. But that's probably too far off of everyone else's needs.
Hey! So, I grabbed a Division 6 Mult and ordered the EON, definitely had my eyes on that one. Also Purchased a Kappa V2 by Dreadbox, so I've been using that to control everything lately. Thanks for the advice!!!
Going to college soon and I'm building a dorm room rig around this, complimented with an Arturia Microbrute and a Korg Electribe ER-1 (plus Live 9 for processing/chordal duties). I know that computerland is pretty much unlimited, but do you think I can get a lot of mileage out of the hardware alone?
Also, does anyone have an OG PulpLogic/Erthenvar Lunchbox for sale?
Recently purchased a Pittsburgh Mixer from @john somatix. Great condition and properly packaged just as I expected, but I especially appreciate the nice and friendly communication. Reliable seller, great person!
Thank you I have looked at braids and sounds great but was thinking more only the lines of modulation and sound sculpting/rhythms...
This uses way more than 40mA with the Voltages, Pulses, and Backpack on. I think it's around 120mA on the +12v.
Well if you have few HP and you want lot's of synthesis possibilities I'd suggest Braids hands down. It also comes with some basic Drum possibilities as well. Warps has a lot of options especially with the new Parasite :)
With Peaks and Maths you seem covered with envelopes to me. Why do you want a PEG?
Can someone recommend where I should take my Eurorack.
In two minds to fill the rest of the HP with Drum modules/seq clock divider or Purchase a 4MS PEG and try to max out the synthesis possibilities, any thoughts?
I don't know why as a matter of fact. I ALWAYS sell my modules at 30% less of what I paid them ;)
The region filter seems a nice idea!
.. And yes ofc it does affect if your module is on the last page or on the first page up top.
:)
-- AThousandDetails
If your module is on my want list I'll find. Promise.
Everyone else can, too, via the Module Finder (Modules) + Available in the Marketplace
I have another request: Can you make 2 regions for Europe, EU and Non-EU?
If you have 3 regions for the Americas, i think we can have 2 for Europe :)
For the customs it is the same if i import a module from CH or US ...
-- bj_gzp
I second this.
Sure Tazio... What would be the interest of selling a module -5% of it's original price?
Unfortunately the problem is not bumping or anything else... It lacks some better organization IMHO... But well it's just my 2cents... And yes ofc it does affect if your module is on the last page or on the first page up top.
:)
Sellers please stop bumping your entries to make them float unless you change the price in your ad.
The reason nobody buys is most likely because you are selling them at 5% less then the retail price not because they sink to the bottom of the list.
Actually can we block this unless the price is updated?
Sorry for the rant :P
I'm interested in having some of the more experienced dudes here look over my rack setup to make sure I've got what I need, that I'm not missing anything important, and if anyone has any gear suggestions/substitutions to improve the current as-is lineup.
The idea behind this rack is that it will be DIY as much as possible, as I'm handy with a soldering iron. Also, going the DIY route means I can get more gear for same budget. However, I'm trying to stay with full kit DIY modules, as I don't want to spend weeks/months chasing parts before I can get to building.
The budget is in the $2k neighborhood, and since I've already gone over that number a bit, keep in mind that anything you want me to add to this rack means that something already there is going to have to be removed.
I already own a Microbrute, but I have no other Eurorack compatible modular gear. I have tons of studio equipment, recording gear, digital synths, and other instruments, but no analog synths other than the Microbrute.
While this rack will get added to eventually, I am hoping that it'll cover most of the bases right out of the box as is. I want to use it as a writing tool, sound pad, beat maker, drum machine synth, multi voice sequencer, and eventually, as a performance rig.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Stillson just wasn't working for me. Swapped it out to complete Monome/Mannequins lineup (WW/Meadowphysics/Just Friends).
Cool modules I won't get: Mutable Streams/Elements, Akemie's Castle, SVVCF/MA35, Quad Temporal Shifter, Praga.
Nailed it. Was at some point considering Discrete OTA VCF in lieu of Quad Temporal Shifter, but this is better.
Meh, changed out Quad Temporal Shifter for SVVCF. Changed out Chronoblob for Dub Jr Mk 2.
See:
* http://llllllll.co/t/eurorack-power-question/2040/12
* https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17qu-PkyJnjZf9YzhNYy7X7-d-lmZqhahyUW0YM1b2N0/edit#gid=0
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1745022&highlight=#1745022
* https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=146918&sid=a4edcf6fdd091e01f1de091755fb9c5b
* http://createdigitalmusic.com/2015/06/teletype-eurorack-monome-nerdiest-module-ever/
+1
I like how the Rungler creates grooves that can be held/changed/held/... by CV.
With a few very slow changing external CVs it seems to be the perfect drone machine.
Only got it 1h ago so the most fun is yet to be discovered ;-)
Thanks to @Tazio for a swift trade. Recommended!
NAMM 2016 showcased the release of select Doepfer modules in 'vintage black' face panels (I've rearranged them slightly here).
What a superb looking machine this is.
Dieter Doepfer has, once again, showed that NOBODY can do modular better than the Teutones.
I'm a complete novice and have little knowledge of modular rigs and would like some advice on my next step. I have the Moog Mother-32 on it's way and everything else are modules that seem to do fun things. I want to get rhythmic and melodic with the sounds. Thanks in advance! :)
thanks guys made a revision. no CR, but I could not help getting a tempi... Got the Mu vca 2 and an optomix.
Thinking about the mixer.
I found the official info on the internet archives but my time is limited right now. Perhaps someone with more free time can take the next steps? I've updated a couple modules but some of the graphs in the descriptions didn't carry over. Not sure if embedded graphics/links in the description body is an option.
At any rate, at least here is a link to the info I found for others that may be searching for it (last good snapshot):
https://web.archive.org/web/20121220045901/http://www.ear-group.net/earhome.php
It may also be new idea for folks searching for information on other defunct manufacturers' modules to try the wayback machine....
Here is a recent live modular show recorded with this 12U eurorack setup, at the Mutek Festival. Enjoy!
Good stuff ! Glad I started with a Doepfer system 1 otherwise I might have skipped working with "atoms" like the A-150.
On the 150 I also like multing select outputs from channel one into channel two as a kind of cascade or divider or coordinator for even more wide ranging results.
If you like exploiting the A-150, you would LOOOVE the A-152. Too much too get into here and now, but check it out.
Qu-Bit has some cool 2HP stuff that might pique your interest, namely the utility EON and a 2 HP analog VCO, which is coming out soonish.
If you're into really nasty timbres, Synthrotek makes an affordable wavefolding filter called DIRT.
I'm not familiar with the SQ-1 but I wonder how the brute's sequencer would interact with the brainseed. I'm thinking maybe duphonic?
Hope that gives you some ideas.
Cool rack so far. I agree with Exper, but I think Hot Glue and Quad Sputnik are overkill in terms of HP. What do you think about something more minimal, like this? It is a 4 in 1 out mixer in 3 HP that can mix CV as well, and is relatively cheap. Malekko also makes a 3HP mute module which could synergize with your Rosie.
For a basic VCA, I think you could do worse than this.
Sputnik also makes a compact multi VCA/Mixer.
The Optomix is hard to beat for a starter low pass gate, revision 2 is coming out (soon?) and will have even more function.
Doepfer A-150 Dual VCS ist my latest purchase. Anyone using this?
It's one of those generic modules that get little attention because they have no sexy sound or features going for them. At 55 EUR new, there's little to be lost so I just got one. All it really is is a switch that connects one Input with one of two outputs (or two inputs with one output as it is bi-directional, x 2 units). The switch is voltage controlled. That seems more trivial than inspiring. In fact I had no real clue what to do with it until I started patching. Then it turned out to be a real swiss army knife utility kind of thing. Switching the flow between different parts of your patch at low rates is the obvious application that comes to mind. Since it can do audio rates too, you can do things like switching between two different wave types of a VCO or outputs of a VCF, for example. That makes it a wave shaper / wave composer when operated at VCO frequency. Connect a VCO and patch the two outs into clock divider and get alternating sub-octaves. Feed it pitch control CV from sequencer and modulate your switching audio streams with a melody, there's your VCO... I'm only scratching the surface here.
Which makes me think: When I view some fancy complex oscillator or multifunction module as a hi-tech bucky ball, primitive modules like the A-150 ar more like atoms. While on their own they seem to accomplish little but they are so universal in their application that you find new uses all the time. Your thoughts on this?
Thank you for your wisdom. I have watched a few video and read more on it I think you have a great point the it is not straight forward. I will go with a more utilitarian VCA and Mixer. Intelllijel is looking the part. Maybe hot glue or Quattrphonic from Sputnik for the mixer.
In info has been really helpful!
Have you read up about the rxmx and what it does? It's far from a normal mixer. It's sort of a hybrid scanner/vactrol gate. So, you send cv and gates into it to trigger certain channels over others in time. It's interesting in that's it's meant to hardware into the DPO or their fixed filter module, but it's not going to help with mixing and controlling cv stuff. Not saying that's bad, but maybe still plan to add a small basic utility mixer.
For vcas, you could go in one of two ways. First, a traditional VCA for both audio and CVs is really helpful and flexible. Remember that vcas not only control sound but any analog signal. So you use them to control the amount of a modulation source over time, gate it on and off, etc. For that, a VCA that can do linear (voltages mainly) and exponential (mainly audio). Fir that I'd recommend the Intellijel uVCA mkii. It has two channels, both of which can be swept between linear and expo, much like the two main channels of maths. Because it has a lot for that, and not just a switch like other vcas, means that you can fine tune the response to your liking. I would not recommend make noise's VCA offering (moddemix) as it's not meant to be 'normal'. It heavily distorts/colors the input sound which you may not always want.
Another alternative for a 'VCA' is to get a low pass gate module. These are vactrol based, and impart a nice, natural shape to sound. Input a quick trigger, and it decays the sound just like a plucked string, without even needing an envelope to control the decay. This is less useful for cv, but the ones that make noise offer (Optomix for instance) can still process it, just with that natural decay acting almost like a slew to the cv bring out in. Not always useful, but interesting. LPGs are the core of the west coast sound, especially combined with a complex osc source like the DPO. If you like those plucky percussive sounds that buchlas are known for, you might want to consider a LPG.
Thanks so much for you input. the CR may be the tool i switch out because it is in a back order. I'll take the space add the VCA and a mixer. For the mixer I like a RxMx but I am not sure which way to go with the VCA.
The most boring mixer yet the perfect mixer. It's simple and inexpensive. It keeps things mixed. What more do you want?
The most boring mixer yet the perfect mixer. It's simple and inexpensive. It keeps things mixed. What more do you want?
