Muff's Modules & More

stretta · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:25 pm Post subject:

Clearly, Macbeth modules should be Scottish Plaid. If it isn't plaid, I'm not buying. Good day to you sir, I SAID GOOD DAY.

wetterberg · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

Chuck E. Jesus · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

if you kids don't pipe down back there, i'm turning this car right around...

Ken MacBeth · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:08 pm Post subject:

...Ok Gentlemen!

Well for the last three or four days- I've been converting the Dual Oscillator from the 5U format down to the 3U format. The two modulating LFOs for the PWM/X-Mod have been replace by a geniuine balanced modulator wired up as ring modulator. The device is the MC1496P. This differs sonically from the AD633 analogue multipler more commenly used these days. My experience is that the AD633 creates ring mod like effects that are best used with sine waves. The MC1496 seems to have the whole spread with all waveforms. I'm chuffed. hihi

So- the Dual Osc module is now 2 Oscs and 1 Ring Modulator.

To answer questions or peoples' thoughts:

I have no plan immeadiately to do any 84hp module! But- this module- and others like it are a large 48hp size. I will not be downscaling the size of the controls for the sake of space- I want my controls to be of a realistic size, well by my standards.

Now that you mention colors - I welcome this!- so I'll be taking a list of who wants what- within reason!! hihi

I have also welcomed your interest in the idea of myself design within the 3U system -it is 3U for this moment that I'll work on- I've no plans for frac rac at this time.

Also as has been stated, quality products don't come *cheap* - I pride myself on providing a reliable product built to last. I get some of the best companies to make what I do- and yes, it's not a cheap process. I do not, and have never employed unqualified labor for any build that been done.
So rest assured this will be good stuff. Because I sub-contract- I know that the work I get back to me will be delivered on time- this means it will be delivered to you on time.

Ok- hears the crunch- see todays work. I've laid out controls on the pcb data for the front layer pcb (not the more complex mother board)- this is how the 48hp size unit will be laid out...[img][/img]

Ken MacBeth · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject:

...damn! How do I upload a pic?!!

Gawd I'm slow......

Ken

BananaPlug · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

Ken MacBeth · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: ...ok

- hopefully a pic here....

ignatius · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject:

ignatius · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: ...ok

kidtesla · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:44 pm Post subject:

I'll take a couple in chrome Guinness ftw!

theglyph · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: ...ok

kidtesla · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: ...ok

sascha.victoria · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:00 pm Post subject:

Hey Ken,
This looks awesome! I have no problem with 48hp panel size. The way I see it, thats less then my 2 Livewire AFGs!

It would be sweet if you made a complimentary module that is 36hp to take up 1 full row. If you did that you could easily have some cables on the back of each module for some normalization between the modules.

My vote for color is the blue you did a couple of M5s in.

haven · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

Well, I just put all further oscillator purchases or trades on hold smile

Love the big knobs and layout. Concerns are how will multiple waveforms be selected/mixed for each oscillator? Would two rows or ins/outs fit like the AFG has? that way you could fit separate outs for the waveforms and switching jacks for the ringmod so external signals can be used.

That large for two oscillators is comparable to a pair of Livewire AFG - but the AFG has a lot more outputs (which I frequently use as audio rate modulation sources). So the size does not put me off.

Do these oscillators do hard sync?

I personally prefer the standard silver or anodized aluminum over paint. But I would still buy them if they were blue.

chiasticon · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

so...just so we're clear... 3U = eurorack, right? (i feel dumb asking this, having mucho dollars already invested in the format!)

if so, i'm definitely stoked to check these out. silverish in the photo looks great to me; i think white would be hotness as well.

fwiw, i don't think 48hp is that bad for this. you're getting two oscillators and a ring mod within that space. not too shabby. i guess cwejman has that within 20hp, but his gear is definitely of the micro nature (love it tho i do).

L0ren · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

The mock up for your Euro module looks great, Ken!

stretta · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject:

What is the opposite of hotdog in a hallway?

brandon daniel · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject:

wetterberg · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject:

gawd, what a gorgeous piece of synth porn that is!!! we're not worthy