Muff's Modules & More

tompty · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: Cwejman S1 in a modular system

Hey there MuffWigglers, ive been lurking these parts for a while but first time poster.

I've been looking at modular systems for a while now and after much oo'ing and ah'ing ive decided to go euro-rack, focusing mostly on Cwejman modules for "stock" modules ( osc's, mixer etc ) for great tracking and quality, expanding with some of the more experimental modules, loving the look of the AFG. However, i have always had my eyes on the Cwejman S1 Mk2 and and very close to ordering this bad boy.

I always assumed that since the S1 is semi modular ( and has lots of audio outs ) i can use each of its components seperately in a modular set up, ie; can output each oscillator seperately, use the envelopes seperately. And so my grand plan was to has the S1 at the heart of the system and then running lots of other modules with it.

Is this possible? Could i use the S1's ADSR, VCA, VCO's seperately from ech other in use within modular system?

Thanks!

REwire · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

Absolutely! The S1's in and outs are compatible with all other Eurorack modules. You could also price out building a Cwejman modular out of separate components and mixing other stuff (Cwejman also makes a rack). It may be worth just having one Cwejman Osc - the new OSC-6 may be better than the one on the S1 plus some stock modules from other makers.

Chuck E. Jesus

tompty · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

brilliant

thought so! just had a brain fart just before i buy it, had to check in case i had got it wrong.
So cwejman modules, anyone seen the new mx7 mixer , interested but cant find it for sale anywhere. also! anyone know of any other european retailer selling cwejman modules apart from scneiders beuro?

pristak · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

I don't think it is out yet. I haven't seen any of the red items on the Cwejman home page for sale yet and the MX7 is likely the last to be available as I can't get a details page to come up.

I just noticed the crossover module. I was just thinking last weekend that something like that would be very usefull.

criticalmonkey · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject:

well there are some limits to accessing some things

I have one - mixed with my euro system
my recommendation is to go through the in and outs - and see if they match your interests
it is a great starting point especially if you are a midi user or relatively new to the modular world
and definitely try one out if you can - it is a different sound, i like it but i can see how others wouldn't

Kent · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

I did something similar when I dove into the Modular Pool. I bought an Analogue Systems Vostok. Getting the Cwejman will be no different and is a great way to start. You can simply add anything that you fancy to an already fully functional system. Plus, you can always easily transport the Cwejman anywhere when you want to rock out with a light-weight rig.

SlayerBadger!

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject:

i think the S1 is absolutely GORGEOUS, damn it would be very very hard to go wrong with something like that

tompty · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:50 am Post subject:

can't wait to get my system started! this forum looks like the best modular one i've seen, ill be sure to keep you all updated on my build of one beastly modular system!

After the S1 im going to focus on mostly cwejman modules ( close minded i know, but im very interested in seeing how a complete Cwejman modular will be ) and then like i said before looking at some of the more unusual Euro modules so im thinking of ; A zeroscillator, the harvestman bitcrusher, an AFG perhaps . Any other people could recommend for some truly unique sounds?

Im going be so poor after this :(! 5 months of saving nearly 70% of my pay....