Muff's Modules & More

slow_riot · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:18 pm Post subject:

this is just pure speculation on my part, and I welcome any more authoritative info on the subject:

Euro Wiard is not going to die... I think Grant has encountered some problems that he wasn't expecting but I have read many posts where he has shown his love for the 'budget' small format modules, and I don't think he is interested in making them himself, and so I believe this is where Malekko fits into the picture. He has made a recent post about what is coming out and it seems unlikely this will change.

However, I believe his favourite work to do is the 300 series.. and I believe this announcement is that the 300 series is again available in small numbers and maybe some new modules in this format.

vasculator · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject:

i am honestly scared by the thought of a more robust anti-oscillator in 300 format.

wavecircle · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:38 pm Post subject:

I get the impression from the Wiard site that the 300 series is almost certainly coming to an end once parts are exhausted. Production of the 300 series has been intermittent in the last few years. They are apparently incredibly time consuming and difficult to build and QT etc... Hence the long waiting lists for those that get on it.

Entrainer · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject:

Yeah, probably the Euro will continue... or perhaps he's so frustrated
with the WO and Envelator issues (I don't mind) that's he's scraping
the format completely.

Whatever he does, I think it'll be +15V, star distribution. Maybe
even a dedicated power supply, distribution that he controls and
manufactures. Like Serge + Buchla.

I don't know him, but I can tell by reading that he's a perfectionist.
And he's into his creations functioning as intended, less motivated by
cash, more motivated by creating his perfect instrument.

So now that I think about it, I could see him dropping Euro and
adopting something like Bugbrand/Frac. More affordable but still meeting
his standards.

At the same time, there's hasn't been a new Wiard euro module in
awhile. I love my Wiard/Malekko modules. A lot. So, no disrespect
intended to that partnership. This is pure speculation.

Ankh · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:56 pm Post subject:

It will be exciting to see what the new product line is. Pretty sure it won't be frac though.

vasculator · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:00 pm Post subject:

i think this is probably pretty close to the mark. i doubt euro would be abandoned but i could definitely see a new power infrastructure and the re-release of all previous wiard designs in that format. maybe similar in size to the 300 series. it would be pretty hard to deny something like that. it's awesome to see new activity from Wiard that's for sure.

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:34 pm Post subject:

wavecircle · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:15 pm Post subject:

It's a shame really. The 300 series modules are quite simply incredible in design, what I really love about them is the functional density. I personally hate large modular systems but with the Wiard you can do so much with relatively few modules. The classic VCO for example is a ridiculous module. Not only is it an incredible analogue VCO with more than comprehensive range, modulation and syncing abilities it also has a VCA, mixer, envelope generator, envelope follower, lag processor and god knows what else on it.

I think I might be leaning the Wiard way.

Fnord · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject:

So many cool unreleased designs. So curious.
Hope to see the walkabout module.

Borellus · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject:

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:47 pm Post subject:

god, i hope not.

give us something new! something that's never been done before!

dr. jacoby · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject:

while i really hope the collaboration with malekko isn't coming to an end (my wiard euro modules are my favorite euros, hands down), i think i'm being drawn ever closer to making the plunge into a 300 system...

and no one try to dissuade me wink

Mitchk1989 · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 4:57 pm Post subject:

an easel type thing could be something new... If by 'easel' you just mean a single package wiard creation meant to be a patchable but ultimately self-contained synth.

I'd rather buy stand alone units that supplied their own power and stuff while still 'playing nice' with the main modular formats in terms of patching than get into an entire new modular format, but that's just me I guess.

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:00 pm Post subject:

It kinda bugs me that the term Easel is getting taken away from the original instrument and is now starting to apply to any small-to-mid size semi portable modular setup

soon enough if you Google "music easel" all you're gonna find is a bunch of people's Eurorack setups help

Mitchk1989 · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:05 pm Post subject:

Well, its not like buchla is doing anything with the name... Weren't like only 14 music easels ever made? If they weren't made of pure unobtainium you'd probably see the name applied more to the original.

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

in related news, check out my awesome new Shelby Cobra!

Borellus · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:18 pm Post subject:

Perhaps the Wiard Electroniums will finally see the light of day? I'd buy a Space Box...