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Phineas
Thanks so much for your detailed informative post....you have convinced me that I need to do a lot more research and homework before dropping $3k.... I will most likely take you advice and start smaller and slower,,,,
Thanks again
Michael
Thanks so much for your detailed informative post....you have convinced me that I need to do a lot more research and homework before dropping $3k.... I will most likely take you advice and start smaller and slower,,,,
Thanks again
Michael
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in theory, a clock signal would be any signal with a steep rising edge occurring on a regular basis - from the perfect 50% duty cycle pulse wave (i.e. squarewave) at 5V to a string of triggers or gates as long as there's sufficient voltage.jochem wrote:...A question i have: what can i use to generate a clock signal, to feed into a sequencer...
in practice some modules will accept anything from a sin or triangle to a very weak low voltage blip sequence, and others simply wont run right without a decent voltage above 5V and a strong rising edge.
most lfos with a squarewave or the output of other sequencing modules like clock dividers, logics or random pulse generators can be relied upon as a general rule tho.
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output to output shouldn't be a problem with modern, professionally built modules - short circuit protection is generally built-in so and if there was a risk of damage when connecting two outputs you wouldnt be able to use multiples in a modular system. Issue are most likely to arise these days when patching combined outputs to an input.
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you see many threads about 'have i designed my starter system right?
or i have x to spend, how do i get started. i designed an ideal starter system to show the stuff to think about:
at face value it looks dull:
2 x vco, 4x vca, 1 x noise source, 1 x filter,1 x vcs, crossfader, utilities and 1 x freq divider.
but...
- one vco is thru zero capable, 2 vcos are also lfos by switch,
- the vcas are polarising so can take advantage of the the vco and polarising mixer as well as doubling up as rinfmodulator pairs or even vc ring mods
- the noise sourse has filters for providing coloured noise and also acts as a random voltage source
- the filter is multimode so services many different uses and sounds
- the vcs can act as an eg, lfo, slew, lpf, sub garmonic gen and much more besides
- the amplifier is a useful utility that also allows vcas and filters and mixes to be overdriven for interesting sounds
- a crossfader for making complex timbres that evolve with time but also can be used to process cvs,
- multiples to allow splitting of signals and using single outs to control multiple modules or inputs
- a polarising mixer acts as mixer, inverter, cv source and more
the frequency divider can act as a vc subharmonic generator to produce pitch contolled sub lines and glissandos etc - also can do interesting sequencing duties at low freq
this means if you buy used modules from within your local area and get an lc powered case you can get started along these lines for about £1000.
the possibilities of this system are enourmous allowing a huge variety of synthesis such as fm, am, tz, east coast, west coat, harmonic overtones/undertones and much much more.
the number of cables that can prove necessary will likely cause some surprise tho
for learning the basics of analogue synthesis, getting into modular and acting on a budgett, this type of setup is ideal - leaving room for all the fancy stuff in future...
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I'm not looking for ideas for my new rack, but you've given me lots of ideas for the one I have.PhineasFreak wrote:
you see many threads about 'have i designed my starter system right?
or i have x to spend, how do i get started. i designed an ideal starter system to show the stuff to think about:
at face value it looks dull:
2 x vco, 4x vca, 1 x noise source, 1 x filter,1 x vcs, crossfader, utilities and 1 x freq divider.
but...
- one vco is thru zero capable, 2 vcos are also lfos by switch,
- the vcas are polarising so can take advantage of the the vco and polarising mixer as well as doubling up as rinfmodulator pairs or even vc ring mods
- the noise sourse has filters for providing coloured noise and also acts as a random voltage source
- the filter is multimode so services many different uses and sounds
- the vcs can act as an eg, lfo, slew, lpf, sub garmonic gen and much more besides
- the amplifier is a useful utility that also allows vcas and filters and mixes to be overdriven for interesting sounds
- a crossfader for making complex timbres that evolve with time but also can be used to process cvs,
- multiples to allow splitting of signals and using single outs to control multiple modules or inputs
- a polarising mixer acts as mixer, inverter, cv source and more
the frequency divider can act as a vc subharmonic generator to produce pitch contolled sub lines and glissandos etc - also can do interesting sequencing duties at low freq
this means if you buy used modules from within your local area and get an lc powered case you can get started along these lines for about £1000.
the possibilities of this system are enourmous allowing a huge variety of synthesis such as fm, am, tz, east coast, west coat, harmonic overtones/undertones and much much more.
the number of cables that can prove necessary will likely cause some surprise tho
for learning the basics of analogue synthesis, getting into modular and acting on a budgett, this type of setup is ideal - leaving room for all the fancy stuff in future...
