Muff's Modules & More

BillyR · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject:

Many thanks to this forum. Can't wait to start searching for tips!

gavinvolure · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject:

thanks so much for this! very helpful for noobs like myself.

digital aspergers · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks for this great resource. About to enter the world of modulars.

woodster · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:42 am Post subject:

I just want to say thanks for all the info and what looks to me to be a really nice community.
applause

I am a little scared of the Money Vampire aspect of modular life though help

navej80 · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject:

Thank you so much for this wonderful information! I am really looking forward to building.

tcb · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject:

here's another new addict! can't wait for my first voltage injection....

iamgoldman · Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject:

awesome awesome source of info. been lurking here for a long while and now that i am (mostly) comfortable with taking the dive into the wonderful world of modular synthesis, I think I will finally invest in a system.

I was wanting to start with building a setup similar to that of Analogue Solutions' Vostok, sans pin matrix (at least initially; it's too big), and compose it entirely from Concussor modules. I plan to assemble two separate 84hp units.

It's looking like I will be needing plenty of +5V modules, (the m2cv, the seq8, the vco-sub).

I really don't like the enclosure that AS offer though, and was thinking of something not unlike the make noise walnut skiff, but have it supply its own power somehow, as opposed to the din power.

I guess the question I'm trying to lead to is this: assuming I build/purchase an enclosure, how would I build power supplies into the two separate 84hp racks? Also, one of them would probably need to supply +5V to at least two modules. Concussor units use doepfer style connections, so would I be able to just use a mnt + power supply and poof problem solved? Or is there more to it?

Any help would be appreciated.

elphenden · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:13 am Post subject:

Thanks to everyone for all the fantastic information in this thread. So many noob questions have been clarified and answered in 15 minutes of reading this for me. thumbs up

ericD13 · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:13 am Post subject:

ddoyen · Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 12:52 pm Post subject:

thanks for all the info! gonna get started with a system soon. i'm leaning towards the paia 9700s..seems to be the most bang for the buck..

Ted2 · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:32 am Post subject:

Hmmm.... I can't decide between Paia and Blacet. I would like to buy the DIY kits, but I am completely new to this altogether (as in I haven't even soldered before). Would it be too ambitious to suddenly go and buy a kit? I was going to do it module by module, so I wouldn't really be making too risky an investment, but I am not sure. How are these companies in terms of beginner-friendliness? Like when it comes to assembling the modules themselves. (I also have a rather limited budget, if that affects anything)

husc · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:43 am Post subject:

I haven't soldered any modules, but soldered a lot of pedals and small synths kits, circuit bended some casios, etcetera!

My advice is to first learn how to solder by doing small simple projects, before attempting a kit you really want to use.. you'll mess up a lot during your first few projects, but you'll also learn a lot. You could grab some velleman kits for <10,- and try to solder them to a working condition. Make mistakes and then fix them.. circuit bending is also a great way to learn how to solder and work with basic components.

After a bit of experience you'll be a lot more comfortable in building your kits and it will be easier to troubleshoot your mistakes!

Ted2 · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

do you think something like the MFOS WSG or the soundlab could be good starting projects?

Twiddler · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 4:13 am Post subject:

Howdy.. Thanks for the top info, i have lost many hours in these pages.
This is my first post here...some might know me from other forums. Anyway. after much watching and debating.. im about to take the initial plunge and build myself a eurorack case and get a system started. I will be going down the eurorack route and planning to base my first case on a doepfer diy powersupply kit (rails etc) is this a good base for my power supply needs? are there any alternatives (i am in UK)?

I have built myself several synth and fx pedal kits in the last couple of years so like the idea of some prebuilt modules but also some self built ones eventually.

Ted2, there are a few good tutorials on soldering on youtube.. as husc says, find yourself a any small "cheap" kit (doesnt need to be audio based)and see how you get on with that. I jumped in head first, only soldered cables before, then bought a x0xb0x kit and built that up.... amazingly it worked and i was hooked on building stuff.. Good luck.

Ted2 · Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:46 am Post subject:

Yeah, I'm going to try out a cheap kit and then move on to some of the less expensive Blacet modules

zomnius · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject:

thx4this.

Reading this after just buying some very nice analogue systems modules.

F/Roho · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 12:05 am Post subject:

The more I read the more confused I get.

seriously, i just don't get it

I love weird stuff like Make Noise modules...

But I also want a banana jack system for maximum module use, maybe even a mobile setup.
Boba Fett

I guess I'll keep on reading and listening to demos and saving up money.

Miguel · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:53 am Post subject:

Hey folks, I just recently discovered this forum and joined last night. This is my first post. Thanks for all of the great info here. I am looking to get into a modular or semi-modular system [currently I use software and virtual analog]. Does anyone here think a semi-modular is a good way to start?

johnnymayer · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:59 am Post subject: thinking about this:

hey there y'all, i've been eating/sleeping/dreaming/scheming modular for over a year now at least.

i feel like i've got a pretty good hold on how everything works, what everything is, etc. (i think i've probably watched 25+ hours of videos/tutorials/etc.)

i'm no stranger to synthesis/noise/sound/oscillators/synths/patches.

i'm planning on going absolutely all out on my first 6U. looking for feedback, advice, etc.

i'm thinking about picking up one of these for a case:
http://bigcitymusic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_65&pr oducts_id=114

again, thoughts, ideas/comments/etc. are welcomed and appreciated!!!

MindMachine · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 12:10 am Post subject:

johnnymayer - this same request might serve you better in the Euro section.