I'd say it's essential to keep it interesting. Therefore: VCAs, VC mixers, modulators, switches... Take a look at the Doepfer A-135-2, 145-4, 151. In my opinion, you can't go wrong wih those.

I've ordered a copy of "Patch & Tweak" and read various chapters of the "Sound On Sound" series (again). Thanks again, everybody.

Does it have to be one module? If not, maybe two modules of your choice by 2hp?

This is a bit more of a self guided suggestion but you could make a list of particular things you're interested in learning to synthesize and individually research. For example, take some time learning how to spin your own hi hats. Hi hats are pretty easy, you can get away with just white noise, a ...

Both Patch & Tweak books are great resources. The patches are the most useful part of Patch and Tweak for me, but I wouldn't recommend it for general sound design. It doesn't teach you how to make a solo cello, how to make a string ensemble, how to artfully tune FM operators to make a bell, etc. 1....

BenA718 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:36 am

Both Patch & Tweak books are great resources.

Great, thank you!

forestcaver wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:33 am

Print out the sound on sound series - I havent seen anything better tbh

Good idea, thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm looking for book recommendations on synthesis techniques / sound design. Ideally with a focus on analogue (modular or non-modular) gear. Doesn't need to (but can) go into detail about the theoretical side of things. Should give practical tips on how to synthesize all kinds of things...

Check out the Ladik S-180 and its expanders.

At last, my Xmas present for myself 😇 What’s in the black box instruo? It's a Saich 😎 Fantastic little unit. Enjoy! This has just arrived. It’s our new kitchen synth, along with a tr-8s (and a minilogue xd, which tbf should now really be moved somewhere else). Convenience is the mother of more wigg...

Would the FMR Audio RNC or RNLA work for you? Not modules, but not 19" either.

mix the output of the ADSR and the LFO before going into whatever it's modulating This is what I had in mind. One thing you could try would be to mix them so that the envelope does the heavy lifting and the LFO just adds a bit of wobble in order to make it a bit more interesting. Pretty standard, b...

mix the output of the ADSR and the LFO before going into whatever it's modulating This is what I had in mind. One thing you could try would be to mix them so that the envelope does the heavy lifting and the LFO just adds a bit of wobble in order to make it a bit more interesting. Pretty standard, b...

I like to use multiple, free running (un-synced), mostly slow LFOs to do all kinds of things: Square waves into logic modules give you unpredictable gates (in the sense that you can't predict when they start and how long they are) at the "And" output. Triangle waves can open and close VCAs to add mo...

Oh, and about that 4hp gap: I'd take a look at MI Kinks.

Looks like a lot of fun can be had with that system, but maybe don't buy a Monsoon right now... Just in case a new version of the real deal comes along...?

On my unit, the PFL switches make a noise when I press them, do your ones do that, too? I haven't systematically checked every single pot, switch, fader and socket, but so far, other than that, I haven't noticed anything unsual, no crackling pots, etc. Which is why I'm hoping that the PFL thing is ...

Nice, 8 busses. Looks massive 😎 Cheers. Sounds massive, too. Really happy with it, because it is not only a bunch of great pres and eqs, but also very versatile in terms of routing. I had a Soundcraft K1. The routing was nuts. The thing was a Swiss army knife. You could throw any application at it ...

I was wondering if anyone knew why the A-100 low-cost base case (one horizontal plus one at 45 degrees) is so much more expensive than the regular vertical A-100 low cost case with the same 6U 84hp capacity. I'd guess it's manufacturing cost related, but I wasn't sure if there's another reason. Hav...

deft_bonz wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:28 am

Nice, 8 busses. Looks massive

Cheers. Sounds massive, too. Really happy with it, because it is not only a bunch of great pres and eqs, but also very versatile in terms of routing.

Got myself a new old mixer.

BlinkyLights wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:47 pm

I know two people who successfully use the Ladik MIDI to Trigger module and like it, the M-210.

No experience with the Erica version, myself, but it's a fine brand in general.

Thanks! Wasn't aware of the Ladik one, will look into it.

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Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:17 pm

yhf wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:15 am

Ripples makes a great kickdrum (and an even better tom).

It sure does — I'll send two separate envelopes to Ripples, one to the Gain input for decay, and a 2nd to its Freq input to dial in some thump.

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Especially like the ones at 1:11, 1:30 and 1:40.

...anyone?

Ripples makes a great kickdrum (and an even better tom).