Testing nonsense sequencing tricks and stacking too many voices: it was a fun session!
and the last sounds pretty oragnic 😀
Sinudoda CAN with 1U top and Juice to allow:
Connection of my portable 7U 104HP kit to my patchbay, along with some useful tools where required.
Basically, allows me to patch my portable kit to my studio....
Cross fader is for connection to my Looper, pedal for extra FXm Interface for Synths integration for FX as needed, Midi Thing for DAW control, ML:2 for wireless Ableton linking, Data for obvious reasons, Soleo to fill a hole and act as a useful accessory.
Optix might get swapped out for a 2nd Instrument interface, not using it so much since I got the Bordebrain IO and DB25.
Connected to an anteloppe audio Orion 32+
I see Stupid people ;-)
Very relaxing.
-- wishbonebrewery
Thank you, appreciated.
Spring reverb is always nice in a hardware effects setup. Doepfer has a nice simple one.
You could also just get a Finegear Dust Collector to go with the rack, but that might be a little overboard.
Another option is a Poly Hector. It has Rings and Clouds in it plus a lot of basic effects, modulation, and routing tools that would take a lot of space in another rack. It's a touch screen, but it has a very effective interface that makes it easy to tweak and adjust.
I see Stupid people ;-)
Very relaxing.
Enjoy your spare HP, don't rush to fill every last space, this is not like filling sticker books. Resist the urge to 'complete' your rack, its never complete so just relax.
For a FX rack better leave the voices out. As I understood you want to process your other synths.
I would keep the Ikarie and drop the rest for other stuff.
For Fx Rack:
-I like hands on modules like: Mimeophon as Delay, Reverb and Stereo-Feedback looper, all in one.
-Qu-bit Data Bender is nice for processing.
-Small and slow modulation sources like Divkid Ochd + Expander or NC Triple Sloths are useful
-Bastl Neo Trinity could be a good Modulation Hub for a rack of this size.
-Ikarie is cool for stereo filter, with drive
-There very small versions of rings and clouds, like nanorings and uClouds.
Greetings
Chris
A maker of clones has put one under the Mutable brand. Can this be corrected or taken down?
https://modulargrid.net/e/mutable-instruments-plaits-
Here's a unique and terrible idea.
Drop the A-111-6 voice for an A-182-1 switch mult, and two 2hp pluck modules.
Yes, they are fussy to tune and a pain to rack straight, but often worth it.
You would get the stereo you're after plus a handful of polyphony.
The plucks will be fun with Maths, pair nice with Rings, and Clouds really likes them.
For what they are, they can sound wonderful.
You could really use that mult too.
And the Disting UI always frustrates me.
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My thoughts are:
-to many voices in a small rack - Do you want / need that?
-lack of basic utillity = attenuverters, lfos, switches, mults ......
-lack of modulation
Maybe overthink the whole thing?
-I would drop the a-118, a-156 and get a Pamelas Pro Workout instead.
You can use it for for clock, random, quantizer, logic, lfos and more stuff.
I love Pams Pro because its possibility of cross modulation of the channels and the logic functions
-T-Networks trough the waveshaper? - I was very disapointed from the T-Networks. Dry without a bunch distortion and processing its probably not very pleasing?
I would drop the T-Networks, 2-hp kick and get a nice percussion module like a NE BIA or Ultra perc which can be modulated very intense.
-Add a nice wonky dedicated LFO of your choice or (Pams)
-I would suggest a other mixer as NGM.
If you want to have a Rides on the Storm module, then maybe "XXM-mixer" (also good for cv)
-Bastl Aikido is mega cool (as mixer with sidechaining + feedback stuff + also as vca)
-3 FEGs - for what?
-I would drop Zverb - and get a Mimeophon :D
-Maybe get rid of the erica double bass. The A - 116 as bass voice is enough, or drop the A - 116.
-Everyone loves plaits - Do you really need it?
You can also use it for percussion and drums instead of dedicated drum modules
-Be aware of your filters. I think they are a bit similar. Do you need it?
-How do you sequence melodies, basslines etc?
maybe get a sequencer, some turing maschine module (or use also Pams for this)
-Bastl Neo Trinity could also be a nice fit for a small rack besides Pams
Greetings
Chris
I'd put Maths in the lower left corner, before the percussion voices,
and put the quantizer and Circles to the left of the oscillators and envelope generators.
Avoid having wires draped everywhere. I love using those little yellow Doepfer wires.
The Wasp and the 106-5 SEM sound different, but kind of the same.
Substituting an A-101-6 Opto-FET Filter would provide more colors.
You are going to need more multiples.
If you had to sacrifice something for a 4HP Rides in the Storm QAM, what would it be?
Mounting a module from 2hp on the end of a row is asking for trouble.
Always a wonky fit and really difficult to get your fingers in there to tune it.
That voice is already covered, I'd drop it, and with the spare space already,
there's your 4hp for a QAM.
Circles (and techno!!) wants a clock. I know it's costly, but I'd drop the A-136 waveshaper,
and put a Pam's Pro Workout in the far left someplace. Maybe near a mult(!).
The A-136 doesn't give back much for the space it takes up anyway.
Pam's can do a lot of the things the noise generator does too, plus 7 other outs,
in the same space. It could also help with the lack of LFOs here.
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A nice little filter from Befaco, that's also kinda a mixer and sorta vca. Either mix three signals through the filter or take that filter out, and the vac triggers on input audio voltage, that's why I say "kinda".
Pretty straightforward build, though as typical Befaco there are a number of tight solder locations.
Calibration was a breeze, also.
And sounds pretty sweet. Will sit well in many mixes.
Hi,
it's overfar's notes on the collection. the base level of my build started with a PWM malevolent. then came the dreadbox (Hysteria;nixed-replaced with the PIP and Push VCA), bit crush & phaser. I kept them as they have sweet spots & utility. the rest came in sequence ->BEFACO/REBEL Lich, CLANK SUM, NLC MING ROD, COSMOTRONIC Delta V, SSF ultra perc, SSF steady state gate, WMD CHIMERA, VULT CAUDAL, Schlappi Engineering 100 GRIT, Happy Nerding FX AID XL, 4MS RowPower35, Retro Mechanical Labs GPI, ERICA Black Joystick2
The units are housed in two skiffs, 84hp from the RP35 to the SUM (powered by the RP35, skiff dimensions match the Moog skif profile), 60hp from the ultra-perc to the FX AID (powered Moog skiff).
I also use a Novation Circuit Mono Station as a sequence and CV controller/audio processor. Recently, a Moog labyrinth has also been added to this mess due to the shifting sequencing/wave folder/voice...but I have to spend more time with it to pass on an opinion.
-edit Oct.30.2024
Added the plasmavoice and reconfigured the desk, 2x84hp top and 2x60hp skiffs. Ok yeah the labrynth is a whole skiff. This feels pretty good for my use case and can pick up and run with ideas using the other gear in the studio with purpose, including soft synths and automation with a nod to purpuse. I'll probably ditch the Euphoria for a Mutant Brain and a slim rectifier.
Here's an experiment with sending three sequential switches to the same output, to create a longer melodic sequence. Patch notes in the video.
Started sharing my jams not too long ago. Hope you like it!
The Archer's Rig is now out ! Thanks everyone for your patience !
Hello,
To get a single rack larger than 12U, you will need to get a Unicorn Account: https://modulargrid.net/e/users/pro_index
I hope that helps!
-Chace
Is there a way to make and build racks that are larger than 12u?
I'm trying to put together a 24u rack and so far I've had to split it up into two.
"vocoders are shameful in publics"
Thanks very much. This suggestions helped me a lot.
-- JimHowell1970
-- Progspiration
Looking to build this one as a techno setup. Feel free to advice me on how I could make it better. Thanks in advance
XFMR Euro DI : Audio Demo : Vaemi (Eurorack)
As VAEMI, we designed the Euro DI in the Eurorack module format, which can be used for all digital or analog equipment, synthesizers, and drum machines ranging from line level devices to high voltage synthesizer levels. In this way, you can input the unbalanced sound signals of your equipment into your microphone preamp with a balanced XLR connector.
Key features include:
To watch the full video:
To be honest, I expected some boring synthwave but this was filthy AF just like something labeled cyberpunk should be IMHO. Good stuff! Maybe the drums are a bit too loud in the mix but this is just a very minor complaint. I like this a lot.
"the sky above the port was the color of television tuned to a dead channel"
-- symmetrizer
You can listen to the lower drum beat version here.
If I have time I will post a video incorporating Piston Honda Mark 3.
Cheers
To be honest, I expected some boring synthwave but this was filthy AF just like something labeled cyberpunk should be IMHO. Good stuff! Maybe the drums are a bit too loud in the mix but this is just a very minor complaint. I like this a lot.
"the sky above the port was the color of television tuned to a dead channel"
I use Mob of Emus to modulate, quantize and pattern sequence the ime modules.
Some patch notes:
Also the Hemispheres firmware for Ornament and Crime has a CV controllable gate delay applet
When I had questions ADDAC were very responsive. Maybe you caught them when on holiday or something, everyone has a life outside of work.
Enjoy your spare HP, don't rush to fill every last space, this is not like filling sticker books. Resist the urge to 'complete' your rack, its never complete so just relax.
2hp burst might work...
maths can be patch programmed to do it (page 24 of the illustrated supplement)
"some of the best base-level info to remember can be found in Jim's sigfile" @Lugia
Utility modules are the dull polish that makes the shiny modules actually shine!!!
sound sources < sound modifiers < modulation sources < utilities
yes... almost anything "can" be a modulation source...
usually it helps if your modulation source is slower than what you are modulating...
all signals in modular are just electricity varying in frequency, amplitude band shape... so to a large extent anything can be anything...
the only real caveats are that for a signal to be audible it needs to be both fast enough (>20Hz ish) and slow enough ( < 20KHz ish) and that it's not a great idea to send DC signals (slow unipolar signals) to speakers - as this can damage them...
and try not to be so loud that you damage your hearing!
"some of the best base-level info to remember can be found in Jim's sigfile" @Lugia
Utility modules are the dull polish that makes the shiny modules actually shine!!!
sound sources < sound modifiers < modulation sources < utilities
yes... almost anything "can" be a modulation source...
usually it helps if your modulation source is slower than what you are modulating...
all signals in modular are just electricity varying in frequency, amplitude band shape... so to a large extent anything can be anything...
the only real caveats are that for a signal to be audible it needs to be both fast enough (>20Hz ish) and slow enough (
"some of the best base-level info to remember can be found in Jim's sigfile" @Lugia
Utility modules are the dull polish that makes the shiny modules actually shine!!!
sound sources < sound modifiers < modulation sources < utilities
I haven't tried this particular module (it's in my wishlist though). However, I had some problems with the saw output on my DIY ADDAC701.REV2 and Filipe from ADDAC was extrememly helpful in diagnosing the issue so I could eventually fix it. No shade on ADDAC from me.
@gary_b I get where you're coming from, but, did you bother looking at the ADDAC website? A quick look on the module's page shows
Last update version: D_5, April, 23rd, 2024
D_5 Changes Log:
* FIXED: An issue where at maximum speed the module controls will become irresponsive after a few minutes.
along with steps for the update. How about you give it a try?
Was eagerly awaiting it's release and picked one up from Thomann in March. When it's working, it's a great modulation source, but after running for a few minutes all the controls quit responding - this problen occurred on the first day out of the box. Happens every time after a power-up. Tried emailing ADDAC about the issue but like so many Eurorack module makers these days, no reply. Seems very few mfg's stand behind their product any more, so buying a module (especially from a small maker) feels like a crap-shoot now. So now the module has been sitting in it's box for months, never used again.
That Hysteria module is a lot of fun (and modulates, as well!).
-- halbroome
A VCO can be a modulator ?
Thanks
That Hysteria module is a lot of fun (and modulates, as well!).
Yes modulation is way more important than too many voice oscillator modules. If you want to keep the smaller case, consider smaller sized hp modules that perform these modular tasks like 0chd from Divkid that is way smaller than Rampage and still gives you tons of modulation. Also consider getting a quad VCA module and attenuator. A filter would be great add on as well.
-- benscott
Many thanks, your answer helps a lot .
Hello everyone!
Is there a trigger/gate delay where the delay time can be CV-controlled?
Thank you!
Schamalz
Not a bad start but I recommend a larger case and more utilities and maybe some effects?
-- benscott
I have an empty rackbrute 3U 88hp.
Yes modulation is way more important than too many voice oscillator modules. If you want to keep the smaller case, consider smaller sized hp modules that perform these modular tasks like 0chd from Divkid that is way smaller than Rampage and still gives you tons of modulation. Also consider getting a quad VCA module and attenuator. A filter would be great add on as well.
I know it's wide in modules,setup etc ....while talking about a modular system.
I just would like to know if some people here could consider my system as a system with ''load'' of modulation modules.
Thanks
Not a bad start but I recommend a larger case and more utilities and maybe some effects?
I know it's wide in modules,setup etc ....while talking about a modular system.
I just would like to know if some people here could consider my system as a system with ''load'' of modulation modules.
Thanks
Hi everyone :) I'm releasing a small EP under the name HOLW: https://holw.bandcamp.com/album/petits-grains
It's a blend of some guitar and modular processing, a bit cold and melancholic. I'm quite excited as I never released anything under my name. Hope you'll like it !
I always chuckle when I see someone say they want to receive payment by Venmo. I would never do anything except PayPal with 3% because it protects both the seller and buyer. Do those that want to be paid using Venmo send the item first and then receive payment after the buyer receives and is ok with item? I'm guessing not
-- jb61264
I agree that you need to act only through PayPal. The fact is that with this option there is the possibility of a refund in case of disputes, which protects the buyer, but can create problems for the seller. Just a week ago I read about top card issuing providers, I used https://dashdevs.com/blog/top-card-issuing-providers/ for this. It’s worth understanding these things if you want to work in this field. Any wrong move or wrong choice and you will remain in the red.
Thanks for this response, I will do that.... i just wanted to check that there are no additional issues to do with compatibility or other factors i needed to know!
With kind regards T
You would just go looking for a 10 pin to 16 pin Eurorack ribbon cable. I find this is actually the ribbon cable I run into most - more than 16 to 16, at least. When you buy more modules that are not standalone, they'll often come with this cable, and it will occasionally already be plugged in.
Hi everyone,
super beginner question - my very first step is that i want to mount Moog Mavis on my new eurorack mount
this is my rack mount product plus power unit, the tip top
https://www.thomann.de/gb/tiptop_audio_happy_ending_kit_black_eu.htm
Anyway.... i see that the power in point for rack mount on the Mavis is male with 10 pins in two rows five pins,
While the scarf cable on the tip top power supply is male with 16 pins in two rows of 8
I presume I need an adapter type short section of cable with the diffent types of female rows each end?
or are there other factors that make this more complex?
Also, what is the usual terminology used to name these different formats of pin arrangement (i'm guessing it's just the usual terms, 10pin or 16 pin, but just checking)
Thanks if you can help
T
