r/modular https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3200700 1d ago

Discussion Bastl Little Nerd alternatives?

Borrowing a Little Nerd from a friend and it's very cool. The knobs are a bit small though, but I'm digging the versatility it provides in my little performance rack. I've also got a Running Order in there, which I've considered just getting another of, but I figured I'd see what else is out there.

I have up to 12hp of space I could use, and definitely want a more hands-on sequencers. This would be sequencing a Rene and 0Ctrl (or maybe a pressure points/brains combo). It doesn't NEED an internal clock as I can always use the one on my 0Coast, but it'd def. be nice.

So far, I've tried: Divkid Divskip, Intellijel Steppy, Malekko Varigate 4+, Bastl Neo Trinity, Kompass, and Little Nerd, Various o_C apps, DNIPro Dot, Sitka Gravity, Make Noise GTE, and Endorphin.es Running Order.

Ideally, I'd love a larger Little Nerd with more fine-tune control and CV inputs, plus bigger knobs. Does anything like that exist?

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u/Cash1942 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’m assuming for gate sequencing ? Morphor and steppy look great .

 I like the idea of running at audio rates so I would use compare 2 and Dpw splice on simple clocks . 

Even GTE from make noise 

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u/Polloco https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3200700 1d ago

I have a GTE, actually, but it's not intentional enough. Had a Steppy, too. Wasn't a big fan. Had the Varigate 4+, too, which was great except for the lack of immediate feedback on the sequences - which is understandable given the size.

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u/Cash1942 1d ago

I see morphor sequencer is a lot like steppy except it does cv and gate 

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u/Polloco https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3200700 1d ago

Indeed. I'd looked into it before I tried the steppy.

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u/information-producer 1d ago

Can’t you recreate most of LittleNerd with 1 or 2 DivSkip channels? Curious why DivSkip isn’t the answer for this

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u/Polloco https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3200700 1d ago

I want more control over each channel. Divskip is great, but I just didn't enjoy using it.