The nifty case is 55mm but is also 84hp so a bit bigger, although that could be seen as a plus. I don't have any experience with these cases but seems to be a decent bargain with the included midi.
-- mog00
I started with a NiftyCase! I think they're great! If you're considering getting one, I would recommend doing so. But they don't offer the portability of 40HP, which was an important consideration for this system.
Yeah these shallow skiffs are challenging. Disting EX won't fit into a Intellijel Palette either, which would've opened up a 1U row also. I think the Make Noise skiff is deeper but dunno if that is taking the bus boards into consideration. Might have to go the custom route!
-- Manbearpignick
Thanks for your suggestions!
I'm going to have to do some careful measuring when I get the Disting for my A100!
@InvictaRed I do not, though it looks like the disting is 50mm deep and the 4MS pods are 50.8mm seems a bit tight and could be a problem if tolerances are not exact (often the case, I couldn't fit a standard 19inch rack patch bay in my desk because the tolerance was off by a fraction)
-- mog00
It does sound tight, doesn't it?
I have space for the Disting in the A100 so I'll be able to get a better idea of it when I can justify that purchase!
Thanks for your help!
This is my first comment on someone else's rack so maybe take it with a pinch of salt!
I think Pam's a a nice choice here because I'm assuming you intend to use it to modulate the BIA to extract all them sounds, right? Plus you can self-patch it for 2 layers of modulation. You could maybe shave a few HP with a more narrow 8HP Plaits clone and get a 2HP Turing and wouldn't you need the 2HP left over for a mixer?
-- Manbearpignick
Thanks for your thoughts.
The Disting could be used to do some mixing, I think, but, you're right, some kind of Turing machine would be good.
So many options!
Not sure on having so much hp tied up in both pams and fh-2, if you are looking at midi sequencing you can get envelopes/gates/clocks/cv from fh-2 saving 8 hp, you could pick up a filter and effects.
Its limited and small, but I am assuming that is part of what you are looking for.
-- mog00
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. It doesn't include the FH-2 but the Disting EX which I think would allow for some sequencing, filtering and effects.
You are right, I wanted something small that would not take up too much space in carry-on luggage.
I do hope to put it together and look forward to seeing what it can do but I am concerned about the depth of the Disting if I were to use a 4MS Pod. Do you have any experience with those?
Thanks!
I was fortunate enough to travel again recently but I missed my A100 modular system.
As a result, I thought that I would try to put together a system that I could take on future trips.
What are your thoughts?
I bought this system from Midi Amsterdam on Monday, 3 August, 2020.
Thanks for taking the time to look over what I've been putting together here and give your feedback. It's much appreciated.
I understand the need to look beyond big name brands and mix things up a bit.
Partly that was to keep things simple for myself as my knowledge and understanding developed.
Partly that was because I thought modules from bigger names would play more nicely for a newbie.
I will definitely be taking the plunge soon. I can't wait!
Thank you for your comments.
I don't have very specific goals in mind. I listen to experimental techno and house but I'm not particularly concerned with making polished, stand-alone tracks, at least for the moment.
I want to put together a system that allows me lots of opportunities for exploring sounds, patterns and rhythms.
I was wondering about output. I have a Allen and Heath ZEDi 10 mixer. I can't just route a signal from any general output then?
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S, Eventide H9 Max and Allen and Heath ZEDi 10.
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S and Eventide H9 Max.
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S and Eventide H9 Max.
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S and Eventide H9 Max.
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S and Eventide H9 Max.
I'm a complete modular newbie and so your comments and/or suggestions are very welcome!
My current system consists of a Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Roland TR8-S and Eventide H9 Max.
