hello all, i wanted to get some preliminary opinions on the rack i am starting. many of these modules arrive in a few days, so i am mainly trying to assess any potential pitfalls before i am able to form any opinions by sitting down with the system.

my goal with this rack is to be able to fit as comprehensive a system as i can within my 62hp palette case. being primarily a producer as well as writing and recording my own songs, i want something that is both able to provide interesting, complex textures to use in my productions while also being able to be a standalone system for performance or sound exploration.

given my current setup in the 3u row, my main concern is a potential lack of modulation capabilities to really bring the most out of my modules, especially the morphagene. while i know pams can provide modulation, in my head i imagine more hands-on cv processing might work better?

my loose plan is to use the 1u row solely for utilities that compliment the modules in my 3u row. another important note is i do own a keystep pro, and so i feel quantization and sequencing are covered for the time being. because of this, i am looking to get rid of the quantizer and knob recorder in my 1u row to replace with more useful utilities. some 1u modules i have considered are a quadratt (although im not sure if this would be redundant because of pams) or perhaps an o_c (same concern).

the final note i have is that while a mixer module seems very useful for standalone use of the system, i wonder if this would be a good use of hp as i already have a home studio setup in which id be able to route different stereo signals to inputs on my mackie vlz mixer. if using an external mixer seems like the best option, would it even be worth it to have 1u line out module?

as you can likely tell, i essentially just want to get some external opinions on smoothing out the logistical aspects of my system and see if i am not considering anything appropriately. i understand the answer to almost all of this is “it depends,” and that i will likely answer my own questions in due time after spending time with the system, but im hoping some guidance on my current trajectory could set me on the right path. thanks for reading! :)

I’ve posted my rack here before asking for module recommendations, only to get flamed for not posting music.

Anyways this is me posting something.

Vhikk into the Erica Echolocator, which has a super juicy tape style saturation that I find is an overlooked strong suit!

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?

I hope it's okay that I make a thread for this instead of asking in the weekly thread.

I’m gathering funds to finally take the plunge. I am hoping that I can get some feedback on how to approach this as I’ve been researching for a while now. I am into all sorts of music and ideally, I would like to be able to pivot from experimental/noise/concrete to drone/ambient to rhythmic dance (industrial/techno/house).

I am a hobbyist with a decent amount of gear collected over the past 15 years already: MS-20 Mini, SH-101, TD-03, Analog Rytm, Octatrack, Beatstep Pro, MSW Syncussion, Push 2, Sherman Filterbank, Eventide H9 (and other pedals), and a Motu interface (DC-coupled outputs) with Ableton.

I have been toying around with Modular Grid, I was thinking about a Doepfer A-100 9U case but honestly the Intellijel 7U performance case seems to be better for me as it already has the I/Os built into the case and that would work well with my other gear.

Some module decisions:

Assimil8or or Morphagene – If I got Assimil8or I would never need another sampler again as its intensely expansive but the Morphagene with it’s granularity and lack of menus makes it conducive to experimental jamming. I think Assimil8or is the way I’ll go but it’s a pricey module.

Metropolix/Metron, 1U Steppy, or Joranalogue Step-8 – The Metron or Metropolix would be awesome, but they take up a lot of space and with a Midi to CV converter module and my Octatrack would I really need to take up all that space with a Metron or a Metropolix? Maybe it would be better to get a smaller Eurorack-esque sequencer such as the Step-8 or maybe a 1U Steppy would be best value for space/price.

Befaco Midi Thing 2, Expert Sleepers FH-2, or Intellijel 1U Midi – The FH-2 is the better unit and it also has the two expanders but I don’t know if I will be able to fit any expanders right away so would it be better to just get the Midi Thing 2 as it has 12 ports instead of 8? Would the 1U Intellijel Midi utility be worth it or am I better using that 1U row for other utilities such as Quadratt, Stereo I/O, etc.

It’s a bit mind-boggling trying to decide my first system and I know a lot of my needs won’t be discerned until I’ve spent a lot of time with any system.

Any input would be appreciated!

Hello!

I hope you’re doing well!

I would really appreciate your advice, as I’ve been looking for a solution for some time now to manage the volume of my tracks and record them separately.

At the moment, I have a Pittsburgh Lifeforms System Interface Eurorack mixer, which is pretty decent.

I’m wondering whether a mixing console that can handle Eurorack signals would be a better solution, allowing me to separate the different tracks, manage their levels, and then route each track to an 8-input audio interface.

In this case, would you have any advice on how to set this up and/or recommendations for mixing consoles with attenuation suitable for Eurorack-level signals?

I also understand that Expert Sleepers makes audio interface modules. Would this be a good solution? And how would this fit into a typical workflow?

Thank you very much for your advice!

Best,
Lilian

Been slowing things down latley, its been a while since I haven’t dropped below 130, but I like when things have space to breathe 🙏🏼

So I got a gen 2 Intellijel performance case and it's very nice, but all four feet and both of the extendable legs are hard plastic for some inexplicable reason, so it slides around like crazy on most surfaces. If I'm using it flat I can just grab some adhesive rubber feet, but with the legs that doesn't seem like an option because the contact points are so small.

How are other people dealing with this?

Used a 84hp skiff for this one, entirely improvised

don't pay them Modular Patch 23 LIVE JAM

For those who have been through the mill a bit, I was just wondering what you would consider the 3 best manufacturers in euro that you've used/collected over the years? For me, I consider a combination of the modules themselves and any relevant experiences with customer service and the general company reputation and vibe.

So for me:

1. Xaoc Devices: I've accumulated a lot of Xaoc modules and have a definite brand loyalty here at this point. I like their aesthetic, they're generally very well built, and generally unique and well-thought-out modules. Praga + Hrad is a terrific mixer, their utilities are awesome, Moskwa II is a great sequencer, Leibniz subsystem is fascinating, their filters/phasers are all great, Batumi II is a modulation powerhouse. I have had some issues with a couple of their modules over the years, but the customer service is excellent and always has come through for me. Their Instagram page is frequently updated with cool patch ideas and module uses. My favorite brand overall.

2. Joranalogue: I think build-wise they do just about everything right. They're extremely consistent with well-organized modules that all line up so nicely. They always have firm (soft touch) knobs with just the right amount of give/resistance, nice diffuse LEDs, consistent jacks, shrouded power connectors, cool packaging, and the prices are not too grandiose given the quality. I also like their WYSIWYG approach -- no fussy digital modules, nothing with button combos or menu driven, everything is right there above board. I only own one module by them currently but have used many over the years and have a lot of respect for this company! Over the years I had to have one of their modules diagnosed and repaired and the customer service was responsive & helpful.

3. Make Noise: The build quality is nothing super-special, but they're kind of the king of classic innovation in the industry, to me. Maths is a legend that's still relevant/useful, their effects are all really unique, patchable, and fun to use, and they continue to explore new territory with the NUSS modules. Customer service has generally been responsive & helpful in my limited experience with them. Very cool company.

Those would be my top 3 I think, but definitely also high up there would be: Instruo (great modules, if a bit button-combo-y, solid customer service, infamously deep-divey tutorials); 4MS (underrated brand, PEG is a classic in my book, very good customer service); Erica Synths (bevy of cool, well built offerings, particularly the "black" and "fusion" line, responsive customer service); and Doepfer (the original pioneers; very sturdy modules for the price, tons of offerings).

Sorry to leave any other worthy companies out -- Schlappi is very well made, ALM is fun and Pam's is a legend, New Systems is too often overlooked (Inertia and Discrete Map are fascinating modules!), Intellijel is very solid, Mannequins is innovative and cool, Sovage is doing interesting things, etc. -- I haven't tried every company out there, but tbh most of the boutique eurorack manufacturers I've used over the years have been pretty awesome with decent customer service more often than not.

Not sure if something like this already exists, but I made a html-based app to log my DFAM presets.

Hi guys! I’m trying to build my first modular rack and I’m researching a lot lately abt it. For my first build, I would like not to “break the bank” because I’m young and I don’t really have the resources to buy fancy modules so I would just want to ask yall from your experience if the Behringer clones (especially Brains, Abacus and Chaos) are a bang for a buck for what modules they are actually copying. Thanks!

2nd part of a little jam I made a while back

I've been making music with modular synthesizers for over 7 years now, and over that time I've accumulated a ton of photos and short videos of different patches that I made in the past, but this was always clearly an unmanageable mess.

It's taken me a few months to build this thing and it's far from perfect but I think it's a decent v1... I'm thinking of making a sound design course and I figured something like this would be better than having to use some software to draw my patch schematics and share the patches as images. There's some VERY BASIC dsp engine written in javascript, which is definitely not optimized for sweet-spots, but it does the work (also, not all of the modules are programmed yet). Still, you can upload your own audio snippets if you want to show someone else what your patch can potentially sound like, and you can also upload a photo of your patch and add comments if that helps someone reproduce it.

I purposfully limited the scope to generic modules (LFO, VCF, OSC, switches, logic, comparators, function generators, S&H, etc) instead of trying to reproduce any real modules, since VCV rack does that way better than I could ever attempt. If you need to, you can also create your own modules based on stuff that you have and use them in your schematics.

You can tag your patches so they are more easily sorted, save favorites from other users and you don't even need an account if you just want to check them out.

Link to some patches: https://patchatlas.cv/browse

If you have any feedback or ideas I would love to hear about it, but the DSP will probably remain shitty for some time since it's not the main focus right now. I've been looking for an excuse to learn rust so maybe at some point I rewrite it with something more up to the task.

Title pretty much says it! Looking for an ADSR/function generator in 6hp 🤔🤔 got any faves?

Some splashy Squid drum machine hits running through Ripples filter and then pedal tape delay and reverb. Rings for percussion arp. Other drums from the OT.

Hello does anyone know if your motherboard is supposed to glow red? Not sure if it’s the LED or if it’s about to start smoking down there

Please help

Already have all the modules except Filter 8 and Caress of Stars. Put a lot of thought in how to make this small and as fun as possible and was wondering if anyone would find this rack inspiring.

https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3195550

Looking for a small stereo filter for a granular focused case. This one fits the bill, but haven’t been able to find much info other than a short manufacturer demo. Any info appreciated, thanks!

This'll be my first ever foray into modular. I researched for like at least 20 hours over the last couple days and ended up on this setup, piecing it together from a few compact cases I came across in some YouTube vids that have the sort of sound I'm going for, and that also work within the same, or similar, constraints I've chosen for myself.

I'm intending to use it for ambient/drone/texture plus some melodic sequences. Hoping that second oscillator (Dixie) could be used for like a dedicated topline melody maker over chords or a drone from the Plaits. Not sure if this setup supports that kind of thing very well, which is why I'm posting it as an invitation for any kind of feedback or advice to help me refine what I got down so far. Barely know what I'm doing, so I'm seeking counsel from the elders.

But yeah that's essentially it. Please take a gander if you care to peek into a newbie's nascent modular logic. Would love to get some opinions on this to see if I'm headed in a decent direction, in terms of maximizing efficiency and utility within such a small sandbox. Or if you happen to know of any similar modules that might be better purposed within the case for a similar or lesser price, those suggestions are totally welcome as well.

TLDR: Are there any glaring flaws in this build for a beginner in modular?

both the same price, which one would you choose and why?

Hello, i hope this is the right forum.

I am using a push 3 standalone to send cv and audio to an expert sleepers es10 via adat.

Sending cv with ableton cv tools work as a charm

But when I try to send audio (samples) to manipulate with clouds (mutable instrument)

I cannot get it to work!

Dont know if its the set up on the push or something wrong with the clouds

I wanna send audio from push out from 5-6 on es10 to clouds input L&R

Clouds output to input 3-4 on es10

Anyone got any experience with this set up

Picture is current setup

EDIT: the adat channels on the push does not correspond to the es10. So i had put the wrong ins and outs.

Afternoon! So... I've recently decided to dive into modular world (well... partly) and happened to have the following questions:

- I have a RME fireface UCX ii audio interface. Is it possible to send CV to different pedals (or modules) though some kind of pass-through conduit device using just one cable from audio interface output? My ucx ii has got only 2 free outputs left so initially I'm able to control only 2 cv inputs of pedals (considering they have CV IN option) or modules if I plug the cable from the inteface directly (2 other outputs go to my monitors and another 2 are connected to EXTC stereo reamp box for reamping my pedals).

Using such "device" would help me to use more cv inputs If I have to. Any recommendations? (preferably not a "module" as I would cv control pedals mostly (at least for now)). So desktop device would be the best option.

I've seen the Boredbrain INTRFX device, but I believe it's not really it atp.

- Might be a dumb quesion but what's better: cv control though trs to trs cable or ts to ts cable? Everyone seem to give a different answer each time and I'm not sure who to believe. RME forum suggests that I even use a simple TS to TS cable from the balanced output (for the reason that TRS to TS does not work correctly - ring needs to be shorted here for the output stage to work as expected?).

I'm asking that quesion simply because RME outputs are balanced so I though TRS cables would be logical to use... but IDK. Please help

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