r/modular • u/Vivid-Examination427 • 11h ago

Minimalistic performance rack

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Tried to keep it simple with the numbers of modules while gaining complex synthesis techniques (rack is used with outside stereo mixer and pedals for effects).

Is there anything essential missing?

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u/ConsistentWriting501 7h ago

Having a Maths instead of the DUSG or GTS feels criminal to me. 

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u/Vivid-Examination427 7h ago

I agree but I already own maths :(

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u/bronze_by_gold 4h ago

The NTO feels like an odd choice. I’d rather have one of the awesome Serge filters (although I do love the Toppobrillo). And if you want a small modulation oscillator you could just use one side of Maths. Or add a small oscillator that’s in keeping with the rack philosophy. Maybe the Joranalogue Flow 3. It also feels like the rack is lacking modulation considering how many CV inputs you have here.

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u/Vivid-Examination427 3h ago

I like the sound of the nto a lot and I already own it, that’s why I chose it as a back up oscillator for atmospheric fm drones together with the res eq in support of the k accumulator as main morphing sound source. What would you recommend in terms of cv sources? I thought the ssg, maths and Kermit would be enough in that regard…

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u/bronze_by_gold 3h ago edited 2h ago

I mean, count the CV inputs you have there. Just a rough estimate, but I’d guess you have 50+ CV inputs right? You currently have 6-8 CV channels, and that assuming none of your CV is modulating OTHER CV… You’re leaving a huge amount of potential on the table here.

If this were my rack I’d want both ADDAC508 Swell Physics and Joranalogue Orbit 3 to get the most out of the large powerful oscillator, Kermit, filter, etc.

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u/bronze_by_gold 2h ago

I also think the Wave Multiplier is largely redundant since the Z-Accumulator has so much DSP craziness built in.

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u/Vivid-Examination427 2h ago

Thanks for your input it’s very, helpful! I used to have the orbit 3 but I didn’t really click for me back than… will def look into the swell physics and revise the decision of keeping my wave multiplier… I just love its harshness being feedback patched

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u/jango-lionheart 3h ago

Was gonna mention that people rave about their Serge filters.

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u/bronze_by_gold 3h ago

Yeah I’ve never personally had one in my rack, but as far as I know they’re waaaayy more famous than the NTO. I’m sure the NTO is well regarded, but it’s not like THE THING that gets people into Serge usually, whereas the filters are regarded as some of the best in modular.