Muff's Modules & More

Ekofisk · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:41 am Post subject:

Since this is the newb thread, I'll post my question here.

Where is the best place for cheap minijack patch cables?

wetterberg · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:58 am Post subject:

Ekofisk · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:40 am Post subject:

Thanks! That looks perfect.

Also, he doesn't seem to offer 1/4 to 1/8 cables. Any idea where I get a few of those as well?

Ekofisk · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:49 am Post subject:

It seems both Analogue Haven and Doepfer do these.

Sorry for the laziness. smile

photon · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

in a similar fashion to my updated comments about DOT COM (the original comments being uninformed and unfair), I have updated the initial posts in this thread regarding MOTM. At the time those posts were written, some years ago, there were a lot of complaints about the shipping time and availability of MOTM modules. From what I can gather these problems have been addressed by Paul and it has been a very long time since I have seen anyone taking issue with the sales/distribution/availability of these modules.

Congrats to Paul for fixing what was the biggest complaint about his business, and also I am very happy to get rid of comments that at this point seem unfair and prejudicial.

jfm3 · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:

Boring yet important things for first time modular buyers -- things I haven't seen mentioned so far (I only skimmed pages 2 and 3).

1. You're probably going to build and use this for the rest of your life. Quality pays in the long run.

2. You need half again as many patch cables as you think. Twice as many mults. (Or twice as many bananas, but if you know what I mean when I say "bananas", this is all old news to you.)

3. You need to think about cabinets, where the thing will go in your room/apt/house, and how you will move it.

4. You need to make sure you are getting a big enough power supply.

5. You need to think about how you'll grow. What happens when you run out of cabinet space and/or power?

6. You need to think about speakers and headphones. Eventually you will make a decidedly unwanted noise with the thing, and you will need headphones to proceed. Using awful speakers or headphones on a nice modular is much like washing your socks with good vodka. I'm just saying think about it.

Even small modulars can be very satisfying and rewarding. You're going to love it.

bleeps · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject:

Edit: ok, I found my answer in another thread. smile

eXode · Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:07 am Post subject:

Thanks for this excellent thread and forum as well. Great stuff for the budding modular synthesist.

kuxaan-sum · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject:

Excellent thread....but where can I find more beginner info??

Mercutio · Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:06 am Post subject:

Great threat, thanks. thumbs up

studiokpg · Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks for this thread, and this whole forum! I've been contemplating a modular for months and months, and I think I'm getting close to the point of shelling out

or more. Everyone here has been a great help.

gazonfleur · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:31 am Post subject:

kuxaan-sum

I was directed here by Human Koala. There's a lot of useful things.

http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12812&highlight=

we're not worthy

jahsoul · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:13 pm Post subject:

This was very helpful. Still not sure how power works...if there's a power amp or if these circuits are passive, but I understand how a synth works and this is the same concept so now to start losing that money.

Christopher Winkels · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:29 pm Post subject:

To jahsoul:

The circuits generally aren't passive (with a few exceptions: unbuffered multiples, for example). Power supplies are important and there are factors to consider like current draw and how much expansion you plan on.

In my case I started with a Dotcom 44U cabinet, but bought the power supply big enough to power double that amount of modules because (surprise, surprise) one's system will grow as fast as funds, space, and spousal tolerance permits.

jahsoul · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:05 pm Post subject:

I don't know what that means. Is 44 the amount of modules it can hold?

whitewulfe · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject:

tuffstuff · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:05 am Post subject: More about cabinets please.

I like the idea about building my own cabinet. It seems pretty simple and will let the user choose how they want their module set up, size, tuffness ect. Unfortunately, I get lost at the power supply. I'm not sure what people are talking about when they refer to powers supply stats, +-15v or 12v, how much is enough to grow on and how do I connect the modules to it. There's a connector board? Not all power supplies will work in my country?

Are there any resources or tips that anyone would like to share? Any comprehensive cabinet building resources? If it helps, I live in the US. Thanks.

diophantine · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:24 am Post subject: Re: More about cabinets please.

tuffstuff

Will I get more bang for my buck with a smaller format such as eurorack? Can I mix formats using the same power supply and pc board?

Also,
when you mix formats do 1/4in to 1/8in conversion cables interfere with control voltages?

Thanks!