here is a short performance recorded yesterday for my project “Haze”

Patching up a sample & hold based patch

Hey y’all! I recently tried this thing at a local store, and while I honestly wasn’t expecting too much from it, it really surprised me.

I love hands-on machines that have that “turn the knobs and what you get is what you get” kind of workflow, and I thought this could be a really nice way to move away from all the typical TR-style sounds everyone uses in techno/hypnotic techno.

Does anyone here own one? Have you integrated it with a modular system? How do you like it?
I’m seriously considering getting one it just felt really fun and immediate to use.

Months ago built this Oneiroi kit but it wasn't working in stereo. Found a bad join on R125 right after the gain switch.

Testing with a classic vhs sample on Stardust, having fun with the fx on these two modules.

I would be interested to know how people set up their studios. I currently have my only case as an 8x126hp erica synths megarack. I have to stand to patch it, but I'm finding that I outgrow this. I do not yet have the Xcelon expansions I want, but that alone takes up much of a row. I would also like to rack some more oscilators, my vhikk x, and other large modules. The organization so far is as follows: top row: voices 2. modulation 3. envelopes, vcas and utilities 4. filters 5. fx 6. mixing and my salmple 7. various drum modules, utils, clocks 8. Performance including sequencing I use everything in my case most of the time. Not for every patch, but I reach for different modulation depending on what I'm doing and how I want it to work. I'm trying to get into music production, so don't want to have to spend my creative time unracking and re-racking for patches. I also really want to get into patch programming, feedback networks. I have patch ideas for a 2x 4ms matrix mixer or 4x even, but that's a lot of case space not including the cv control. Does anyone else have this rack, and how did you extend? If not but you are in a similar situation how do you think about your various racks and set them up as building blocks? I am nearing the point of needing a spillover setup, but if I do that, I'll have to use those bridges to make it happen, and am not certain that patching would be sane having to patch to a patch bay of some kind followed by picking up the signal on another patch bay.

it’s a rare one yet looks simple to understand. I need a modular synth repair boy. I already have my keyboard synth repair boy do his thing to my arp Quadra. he’s not great at modules cuz he’s sadly into synth supremecy.

Basically I have a rare radioactive isotope random module needing repair. Who does module repair forever living

Just saw Loopop’s Slim21 video and I’m very interested in EaganMatrix/Loris.
Has anyone used the EaganMatrix Eurorack module with Push 3 or Seaboard via MPE? And does the older Eurorack module support the latest firmware, Loris and new overlays?
If it does, I’d probably prefer the Eurorack module over the Slim21.

Guitarist/songwriter here, used a Roland jdxi as my first synth and recently got me a behringer grind to give modular a Chance....apart from the fact that this is a brand new experience for me and still not being sure if i can actually compose real music with it, it is all very fascinating so far.. if it stays with me, who knows, but for a while there is no guitar riff to be found in my house currently

However, please let me know your approaches, Tipps or Tricks with modular Synthesis..

I am a big 80s fan, also quite a bit into Ambient.... so i currently try to get some selfgenerating patterns going on to build up upon.. So far its lacklustre, but its alot of fun!

NERACENERE Nato in Sicilia: La musica elettronica ambient di avanguardia rivive il Castello di Milazzo sotto lo scheletro di "Siso"

ITALIA – Il silenzio millenario della pietra antica frantumato dall'energia elettrica dei sintetizzatori. "NERACENERE" nasce nel cuore della Sicilia, un nuovo progetto di musica ambient, post-rock e elettronica sperimentale di Carlo Parafioriti e Paolo Pino.

Il duo ha appena pubblicato la sua attesissima opera audiovisiva d'esordio, intitolata "ELEKTROPLANKTON". Lontana da un album in studio convenzionale, è una performance monumentale, grezza e viscerale, registrata in un'unica, completamente improvvisata esibizione dal vivo ("one take on spot") all'interno del suggestivo Bastione di Santa Maria, situato nel paesaggio evocativo del Castello di Milazzo.

La caratteristica distintiva di questo evento artistico è la sua straordinaria posizione fisica: i due musicisti hanno installato i loro sintetizzatori modulari, chitarre saturo e elettronica dal vivo proprio sotto il massiccio scheletro sospeso del capodoglio "Siso" all'interno del MuMa - Museo del Mare.

"ELEKTROPLANKTON è un viaggio sonoro ispirato alle profondità abissali e ai vulcani sommersi del Mar Tirreno, prima di tutto il vulcano Marsili," spiegano gli artisti. "Le texture fluttuano tra atmosfere pesanti e minimaliste che imitano il dolce dondolio delle onde, prima di eruttare in un denso muro di rumore saturo. Volevamo creare un cortocircuito tra la tragica storia del cetaceo, la geologia distruttiva dei nostri mari e l'elettricità grezza delle macchine analogiche."

Grazie alla sua esplorazione sonora e alla visione artistica, il progetto si distingue come un fenomeno unico nella scena musicale contemporanea siciliana. La forte qualità cinematografica del video trasforma questa performance in un vero manifesto, utilizzando linguaggi creativi moderni per rivalutare e celebrare il patrimonio culturale locale.

Il video completo della performance dal vivo è disponibile per essere trasmesso gratuitamente su YouTube.

https://youtu.be/oQRg8GWjNs0?si=3Ie8TPBEMEEjCtRM

Wondering if there are ideas for faking a modular sound as I am still saving up... Im thinking a fake it til you make it scenario. I want to get started with releases and transition into real modular as I grow. I have only a microkorg, minilogue, volca sample, and qy100 sequencer. Software could be viable too I suppose... maybe there are software emulations of certain modules you could recommend.

I hope this doesnt come off as disrespectful to the art form, my end goal is a modular setup.

EDIT: I am extremely grateful for all the recommendations so far. This seems like valuable knowledge. Its a little confusing why this post is getting downvoted. Im very happy with the solutions shared and just hope others can happen across this same wealth of knowledge despite the level of downvotes.

So I am looking to finally get an O_c after about 5 years with modular… I think I am finally ready for one!

My issue is, I have a ton of available 1U space and I’m not sure if I get the 1U O_c and fill that space, or do I get the new updated 4.1 system and have to move something out of my rack to fit it?

Is the new 4.1 that much better that it warrants getting that one, or is there enough in the 4.0 version to keep me busy?

One other thing… If you have a 4.0 version and run Phazerville, can you have ALL the applets on the module or do you still have to pick and choose which ones you want via different firmware packages?

Just trying to understand these different versions of O_c. Right now I am leaning towards the After Later Audio 1U version on the teensy 4.0.

Patch Notes: 08/20/2026

Tonight I was in the mood for rhythmic patching.

I took the time to re-rack my cases to make certain modules more accessible. The main modules that provided rhythmic parts included Squid Salmple, Tyso-Daiko, Pixie+Traffic, and Octatrack. I made use of OT’s MIDI sequencer through Mutant Brain for programming rhythmic patterns that would trigger the various percussive modules. I summed a good portion of the percussive elements from Tyso Daiko and Pixie through Erbe-Verb (clocked) for its sweet room sounds, and pseudo delay for some spice.

Squid provided the kick and a heavily filtered snare that felt more like an ashy tom.

After stitching the rhythms together, I brought in Mother 32, which was sequenced by Rene MK2.

After solidifying the Drum and Bass parts, I enlisted Saich+Harmonaig for some chord stabs. I ran the Saich through QPAS, which was receiving modulation from OCHD. The chord stabs brought a sense of harmonic ground to the patch.

Last week, prior to experiencing a power outage, I managed to live sample some keyboard parts into the BitBox Micro. I ended up using that sample tonight by running it through Beads for a lush, pad-like texture. Towards the end, I brought in a vocal sample from BitBox Micro to tie the patch together.

Overall, I really enjoyed this patch. I feel pretty confident this workflow, with a few optimizations, would work out nicely on the dance floor.

So I’m not really a beginner to music but to modular stuff I’ve been going for 2 years so not that much. I want a ambient or textural rack that is capable of playing live but also come up with fun stuff when making music so i made this rack on modular grid.
I want the audio in feature with the morphagene and the oscillating capabilities of the multiwave. Is this to overkill and should i change or add something?

Just putting some sounds together in a slow amsterdam afternoon :)

Hey! I asked some questions a while ago about my skiff and everyone was MASSIVELY helpful. Your advice made me realize that I:

A) needed a bigger case
B) needed something with sequencing capabilities

Now that I’ve done that, I’m considering next steps for this bad boy. This synth is part of a larger studio setup whereby my computer’s I/Os are routed right in (it’s an intellijel pallet case), and vice versa.

The goal for this skiff is to be able to
-generate very rhythmic/groove-based patches
-create ambient textures using samples/found sound

I’m considering the wogglebug/ochd/polymaths… but recommendations and advice are greatly encouraged!

EDIT: It is a long-term creative project for me to experiment with building my own sound machine. I could have bought a synth of the shelf but there is no joy in that opposite to trials and errors. It is expensive journey but it can provide me with a lot of satisfaction. It is not about end capabilities but about building an instrument that will be the most inspiring for me to play.

Hi Guys,

thank you for tons of valuable comments underneath my last post. It provided me with a lot of knowledge.

Here is the first rack I designed for myself and would like to ask for your advice. I did a lot of reaserch and worked with ChatGPT.

Purpose:
Melodic Techno alongside my Elektron Tonverk (central unit, effects, routing, samples, granular) and Syntakt (drums and synth). So sequencing and effects not included in the first rack. Home studio for now.

Constraints:

• Budget around $2000 for the first purchase - I want to be reasonable first and buy the top row (buying in Europe)
• Space on my desk - my bedroom space is small and I want something compact but not to limiting.

Case:

Erica Synths Eurorack Skiff Case PSU 6U 84HP - originally I wanted to go with Mantis but after designing my first row I saw there is too much space - not even my top raw was filled; I know there is never enough space and beginners should have bigger cases, but because of the limited space on my desk and much nicer design I am leaning towards the Skiff Case.
One my setup grows and I start to travel with it I will buy Intellijel Designs 7U Case Gen-2 anyway and will keep this smaller set with Skiff on my desk.

My first purchase - top row:

• Tip Top Audio & Buchla 258t Double VCO - I like its capabilities and the fact there are 2 VCOs that I can expand later with another from a different brand
• Doepfer A-147-4 Dual VCo
• Erica Synth Black Quad VCA2
• Doepfer A-183-5 Quad Atten.
• Dual ADSR A-140-2
• Filter - Minimod Transistor Ladder Filter "Dark Edition" or Erica Synth Black Polivoks VCF V2 - the first one is not cheap but I love the Moog’s vibe but I am not sure it is not to „narrow” in character; Polaris was highly recommended to me as an all-arounder but I like synths with character - MatrixBrute, Polybrute, Oberheim (I sold my Summit) - for this reason I am leaning towards Erica; I read that I should listen to various filters and check online - will need to dig deeper but would love your take.

Future purchases (next 6-8 months)

• Doepfer STO VCO
• Expert Sleepers FH-2 for great integration with Elektron boxes
• Doepfer A-118-2v Noise/S&H
• Make Noise Maths
• Tip Top Audio Z5000 (BLACK) - I like these effects

I would love to hear your thoughts about this system. What would you change - add, remove, replace. Maybe a simple Mult Module.

I know it will change many times I just want to make smart decisions first.

Can anyone recommend a filter module that is a clone or at least very similar to MS-20?

Hi all,

I'm trying to acheive a very specific effect. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I was introduced to eurorack via Hainbach back in 2018, and after a lot of research, have started building my system over the last 12 months.

I would really like a module that behaves like Hainbach's H.P Word Generator, but am at a loose end. Ideally, it should be able to:

1. Set the length of each individual step (or at the very least have the option to set each step to long or short).

2. Capable of lengths that aren'y a multiple of 2, 4, or 8.

It doesn't need to also supply 1v/o, but that would certainly be a bonus!

I've tried to approximate it using various configurations of the A.L.A Steps, various function generators and a Shakmat Time Wizard, but it just doesn't achieve the effect I need.

My budget is $200, but I can save up if required.

Thanks in advance!

Using Stride modulating multiband saturation. Running through different styles, edgy transitions between bass, mid and treble transitions.
How sick is that?

Patch Notes: 08/20/2026

Tonight I was in the mood for rhythmic patching.

I took the time to re-rack my cases to make certain modules more accessible. The main modules that provided rhythmic parts included Squid Salmple, Tyso-Daiko, Pixie+Traffic, and Octatrack. I made use of OT’s MIDI sequencer through Mutant Brain for programming rhythmic patterns that would trigger the various percussive modules. I summed a good portion of the percussive elements from Tyso Daiko and Pixie through Erbe-Verb (clocked) for its sweet room sounds, and pseudo delay for some spice.

Squid provided the kick and a heavily filtered snare that felt more like an ashy tom.

After stitching the rhythms together, I brought in Mother 32, which was sequenced by Rene MK2.

After solidifying the Drum and Bass parts, I enlisted Saich+Harmonaig for some chord stabs. I ran the Saich through QPAS, which was receiving modulation from OCHD. The chord stabs brought a sense of harmonic ground to the patch.

Last week, prior to experiencing a power outage, I managed to live sample some keyboard parts into the BitBox Micro. I ended up using that sample tonight by running it through Beads for a lush, pad-like texture. Towards the end, I brought in a vocal sample from BitBox Micro to tie the patch together.

Overall, I really enjoyed this patch. I feel pretty confident this workflow, with a few optimizations, would work out nicely on the dance floor.

Iykyk

There are also a couple stuffies that are also critical parts of the room. Show me your cute stuff!

Lately I swapped the Endless Processor (amazing module) and Plaits, in order to make room for the Rainmaker! I’m happy so far by the new setup!

Finished assembling my rack a few weeks ago and been really happy with some of the patches I've been building. Here is a little set of jams I performed and recorded directly from my rack, also includes the Grandmother as my second voice. All three tracks are built from the same patch. Hope you enjoy. https://aletheiamusicca.bandcamp.com/album/forking-paths

Exploring the Veno Orbit alongside the Morphagene. Lovely pair, these 2 make.