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Anything related to the world of Modular Synthesizers: news, videos, pictures, recordings, auction and anything else.

Anything related to the world of Modular Synthesizers: news, videos, pictures, recordings, auction and anything else.

If you're posting plans for a first rack for critique/suggestions, consider starting small! It is recommended not to exceed 7U, 168hp (Dimensions of a Popular Intellijel Case), since your needs will likely change as you start using your modular and learning more about what can be done.

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First Album Release / All Modular

15 Comments
2024/11/14
04:59 UTC

4

life could not move faster (live eurorack performance)

3 Comments
2024/11/14
03:27 UTC

1

Flying passive mult?

This might be a stupid idea, but has anyone ever built a flying, flexible passive mult that goes along horizontally in your case, in between the top and bottom 3U sections of a standard case?

Like a DIY version of the Make Noise mult bus, but effectively 0hp. https://www.makenoisemusic.com/retired/retired-cases/7u-metal-cv-bus-case/

In theory this seems like it should work - I might give it a shot, but wondering if someone has already done this with any luck.

7 Comments
2024/11/14
03:07 UTC

5

Trying to figure out my next move

Hello! As the title says I’m planning to extend my case with a few additional modules and I’m looking for some feedback. Currently I own the modules from the right to the red line and considering of buying the ones on the left. Im building an ambient/drone case with some arpegiatted accents. I also own a Strega and a 0 ctrl. Any feedback is welcome.

PS I can also share some of my work, I just don’t want to put the link here as an intentional promo of my channel.

0 Comments
2024/11/14
00:15 UTC

4

Reproducing scale-quantized chords like Harmonaig on Ornament and crime?

I have both a Harmonaig and an Ornament and Crime. I feel redundant having both given Ornament and Crime can do a lot of quantization, but I am specifically trying to figure out if Ornament and Crime apps can reproduce scale quantized chords. Like if I set scale to C Major and feed the Harmonaig a A note, it automatically outputs an A minor chord instead of major.

I know Harrington 1200 will output triads, but they don't seem to be scale quantized. Can somebody smarter than me help me understand if this is possible? My use case is I like to feed a bass root note to Plaits or something and then Mult the root note into Harmonaig to output 3 note chords to Chainsaw for quick and easy synchronized bass + chord progressions within a scale. If I could replicate this on Ornament and crime and use that 18hp on the new Qu Bit Stardust instead of Harmonaig, I would be so happy :)

Edit: forgot to mention, running latest Phazerville firmware on O_c. Even if Ornament and Crime can't Quantize the 3rd flat for the appropriate minor chords, I suppose I could use my Hermod CV inputs to quantize it. But ideally I could get the Ornament and Crime to handle it by itself.

16 Comments
2024/11/14
00:11 UTC

3

Controlling different voices with a keyboard and mouse

VCV Rack is a blessing from modular heaven

0 Comments
2024/11/13
23:00 UTC

1

Splitter cable or stackable

Hi everyone im new on the semi modular stuff, i have the Edge and the grind, and i want to patch them both. I wanted to know if i could make this conecctions with the stackable cables or i need the splitter. For example:

from the grind assing input to other grind output and other Edge output, so one input to two outputs.

So what do I need to connect an input of a synthesizer to two or more outputs, whether from the same synth, another synthesizer, or the same and another at the same time? Would the modular splitter cable or stackable cables work for me? thank you very much for the information And what kind of other connections and variations could I make?

3 Comments
2024/11/13
22:42 UTC

4

Roland System-700 "Lab" model jam (ft. Roland MPU-101 Midi-to-CV)

1 Comment
2024/11/13
22:31 UTC

1

iPad issue

Following the post, iPad + Eurorack: A Guide, now some years old.

I have a powered USB 3.0 hub with

  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen
  • SQ-1
  • Powered speaker

The symptom is that if the hub is connected to the iPad, the SQ-1 won’t turn on and the Scarlett turns on for 1 second then turns itself off. I’m not even running anything on the iPad although I plan to try GarageBand. For now I just want the Scarlett to monitor the inputs and add whatever the iPad is playing, output to the speaker. This works if the iPad is plugged into one of the client slots but then it won’t play into the powered speaker. I want the iPad to be the USB master and use the main hub connection.

The post I reference says to use AUM but I was hoping to test the hardware setup first.

0 Comments
2024/11/13
22:27 UTC

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What are some things manufactures do that they shouldn't, other than creating odd-numbered hp modules?

69 Comments
2024/11/13
19:23 UTC

10

Sound Bathing

Hello! I was recently asked to collaborate with someone who does sound baths at a yoga studio. They play an upright base and a hand pan. It's your standard textural soundscape- crystal bowls, etc. I plan on using morphagene to live sample his instruments and create some ambient/new age dronescapes.

I'm looking for sounds that are ethereal, beautiful and relaxing. In my experience, a lot of modular gear has sort of a harsh buzzy edge to it. Spectraphon for example, takes a lot of work to tame down, even though I love it.

I'm wondering if anybody has some ideas about different modules or techniques I can look in to. I realize that a lot of soundbath type sounds are basically just sine waves but if you know what I'm talking about and you have ideas, please share.

Thank you!

40 Comments
2024/11/13
18:44 UTC

2

Audio preamplifier with VCA

I need a schematic for an Audio preamplifier with VCA. Can someone help me?

1 Comment
2024/11/13
18:22 UTC

16

Office had some Eurocase junk, which works fine as a blind panel for Eurorack 😅

4 Comments
2024/11/13
16:48 UTC

1

Arbhar USB extender alternative

I have an Arbhar with the USB extender and I need to free up 2hp for another module. I still want easy access to the USB but I figure I can pick up a male-to-female usb cable and drill a discrete hole for it through the case - any reason that shouldn’t work? Has anyone done anything similar? The extender is just for convenience, right?

5 Comments
2024/11/13
16:46 UTC

60

What's your most used monosynth?

69 Comments
2024/11/13
15:23 UTC

15

Some strings/ plucks from my 6U system

6 Comments
2024/11/13
13:29 UTC

0

Nearly two-hour raw, improvised techno B2B session performed remotely via Jamtaba

0 Comments
2024/11/13
13:18 UTC

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How to make a Happy Ending Kit minimally fit for transport?

What is the fastest way to make it safe to carry and use it on a stage in another part of the town? I don't need a flight case and I'll be carrying it with me all times, I just don't want it to be too exposed and with loose power cables hanging on the bottom. If I can leave everything patched, it will be a big plus.

I thought of:

  • Making a makeshift cardboard enclosure OR adding quickly glue/screwed together wooden planks as a custom 19" rack around it
  • Attaching some spacer wooden blocks in front of the ears (as to make room for patch cables), and a plank or cardboard on top of them

Any ideas? Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/11/13
11:15 UTC

0

Help me fill out my first case

https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2690247
I have 6hp on the top row and 4hp on the second row left. I'm having a blast with my system as it is now and can get lost for hours, so I'm not really sure what else I could add. I would be interested in some recommendations, which could complement THIS system and not what you would add in any system. For example, I have Pam's and a LFO with dedicated controls, so I don't see the need for attenuators. Also no Disting recommendations please!

6 Comments
2024/11/13
10:39 UTC

25

How's my rack?

I've downscaled from 9U to 6U. I feel these modules work nice together for many sound design techniques. What do you think?

16 Comments
2024/11/13
09:48 UTC

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A little impro using 1) four sound sources - New Godspeed, uBraids II, Pluck & DistingEX 2) Utility/FX - OHCD, MMF, PamsPro, LPG, FXAidXL and 3) three track sequencing from QuNexus (2 midi & 1 cv/gate) .. close to home :)

3 Comments
2024/11/13
09:37 UTC

0

Morphagene sound levels off from SD card help!

Hey, so I isolated a track from an existing song to put on my my Morphagene's SD card.

It plays normally, except where the song has some panning on a synth in the track, only one side of the pan plays normally. You can faintly hear the other side, but I wanted to know if there's a way I can edit the track or do something to have it sound like the original audio.

I'm more of a hardware person, but do have cubase, and plan on learning soon. Can anyone help me solve this? Greatly appreciate anything!

4 Comments
2024/11/13
09:08 UTC

5

Kind of uplifting grooves with modular and Tr8s

0 Comments
2024/11/13
08:51 UTC

59

Added a springy boi

9 Comments
2024/11/13
03:37 UTC

0

I’ve had the SWN for a while now and don’t really use it much. I have found that I just don’t like wavetable oscillators. They all sound too thin IMHO. I got it used for a steal. No skin off my back. I decided to throw a ton of modulation at it and see if I could get some oddball sounds from it

7 Comments
2024/11/12
23:20 UTC

4

Choices: ochd or Black Octasource / 3XMIA or Vostok Asset

I've been looking ahead to my second row of 84hp and would like two things: LFOS & attenuverters.

The LFOS are because I've been using envelopes and I would like a specific function module to provide more modulation. ochd seems very plug and play but the octasource seems to give you a little more control - this is why I would like your opinions. I'm not sure how different they are or what I would be able to do with more control (if I'm correct about the octasource offering it(

I've been reading about how you can turn an envelope bipolar and an LFO unipolar with attenuation. This sound good for changing modulation. I know 3XMIA is heavily recommended but I am unsure about the mixed signal output and if I only use one input it I will only get three outputs. The Asset has 6 ins and outs which can also be daisy chained - it is also double the price. These secondary uses (mixing two signals vs daisy chaining) are the things that still cause me some confusion in modular so any advice and opinion is appreciated.

My goal is mostly to add movement and perhaps more complex modulation to my one voice (Winterbloom's Castor & Polux) growing system - I currently use pam's pro and maths.

12 Comments
2024/11/12
22:37 UTC

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