Can we talk about modular synths?

[Strange Tales]

i'm thinking about grabbing one again now that they're so tiny, does the smaller screen size bother you?

It uses the same screen as the regular O&C, 1.3". It's just all the blank surface area on the PCB is condensed and used.

Funny because I really want a Rene right now.

I got you fam (if you really want to buy).

Good lookin out! We’ll talk soon. I have to see what Black Friday does to me first.

You and I both.

[behndy]

i'm thinking about grabbing one again now that they're so tiny, does the smaller screen size bother you?

It uses the same screen as the regular O&C, 1.3". It's just all the blank surface area on the PCB is condensed and used.

huh. well. that's.... awesome. i did like some of the one i had, just felt like a waste of space for how often i did use it. interessstinnnng.

thanks!

[Dark Barn]

i'm thinking about grabbing one again now that they're so tiny, does the smaller screen size bother you?

Edit: Strange Tales beat me to it.

I think both versions have the same size screen. Just the layout is smaller, and I believe mounting the screen is more technical if you are going to DIY one.

I want one for the space savings but since it’s only HP and I currently have free space it’s down on the list.

[behndy]

I love Voltage Block. The interplay between programmed sequences and live control rules. Random sequence mode rules. I'd probably get annoyed trying to input regular melodies but it's great for off kilter / randomized patterns. I doubt I'll ever replace mine unless some kind of ultimate version 2 appears.

jia. i mean. i love the IDEA of VBlocks. mebbe i just haven't hit Epiphany Point with her yet. more time. i INVEST.

[baremountain]

Ordered the RML Guitar Pedal Interface doodle yesterday so I can free up a send/return on muh mixer & start playing with FX, which I haven't been doing much at all. Stoked to see where this takes me. I feel like a patchulator-based tabletop setup is the ultimate way to do this. As an added bonus I'll also be able to boost guitar or my OP-1/field recordings/other synths to modular level & mess with that.

Patchulator plans for anyone interested in techy details:

NSFW: show

So I'll have both sends and returns from the GPI hooked up to 2 of the Patchulator's bays. Of the remaining six bays, four will be 1 or 2 effects each, and the other two will be used to add inputs into the synth, while one output will be permanently wired to a tuner. Should be super hot. Need a good tabletop pedal power supply now though

[D.o.S.]

Rml still looks like a poor man's swestapol:
http://xaocdevices.com/main/sewastopol/


Xoac has a V2 coming out soonish, really excited for that.

[MrNovember]

I've been trying to sell my Sewastopol for awhile, but no one seems interested. Its a great module and it's really useful, but I don't have enough space for it in my small setup and I have all of its functions duplicated in the Field Kit and Ears

[dozicusmaximus]

Figured I'd add a few of my shitty videos to add some more sounds to this thread. These are from late September and early October. Not good quality and I still don't know what I'm doing.
My recent "drone" stuff has been getting heavier/bassier, so I really need to plug into a mixer and figure out how to record stuff that way soon. These were a little lighter so it's not too bad. I mean I have all the stuff I need to do it but I'm lazy and just want to play with with my "wiggle board" (as my roommate calls it).





But to add to the gear side, I have the Ieaskul F. Mobenthey lineup coming my way. Shit is going to get noisey and chaotic.

Also the Stereo Field box looks pretty sweet. Definitely interested in a touch control box.

[behndy]

oh FUCK yes.

Dusty pointed me to a dooder on Muffs that listed a Sampleslicer. contacted and paid QUICK LIKE, said he's traveling for Thanksgiving, should be out Monday.

so. much. YES.

[dozicusmaximus]

I was looking up analog oscilloscopes so I could get some cool visuals going when goofing around. Also maybe learn something. Then I came across video synthesis... Oh boy... I've heard of the LZX stuff before but didn't really research it. I reminds me of the ideas I had in my head when I was in a psychedelic rock band. I wanted to make a compilation video of 50s sci-fi movies and add effects to them for live shows. Well I had to leave the band and I never really got any further than the idea. I had done a little research but that's a whole other world of new lingo and high dollar equipment I'm not ready for.
3trins looks cool and possibly affordable. LZX has some new thing too, that you can plug your stuff into.

Anyway, going to pick up an analog oscilloscope soon.

[MrNovember]

I was looking up analog oscilloscopes so I could get some cool visuals going when goofing around. Also maybe learn something. Then I came across video synthesis... Oh boy... I've heard of the LZX stuff before but didn't really research it. I reminds me of the ideas I had in my head when I was in a psychedelic rock band. I wanted to make a compilation video of 50s sci-fi movies and add effects to them for live shows. Well I had to leave the band and I never really got any further than the idea. I had done a little research but that's a whole other world of new lingo and high dollar equipment I'm not ready for.
3trins looks cool and possibly affordable. LZX has some new thing too, that you can plug your stuff into.

Anyway, going to pick up an analog oscilloscope soon.

Yeah, I'm planning a small LZX rack to go along with my TV tower (the euro modules will move to a new case):

I'm currently just messing with glitch video; N64 through a BPMC Premium Cable


https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/463486

Might just buy an LZX Vidiot instead, though

[dozicusmaximus]

Sweet! I did look up the Premium Cable last night. Looks pretty cool. I'm guessing a great starting point. Just that a CRT and a dvd player or something? I just looked at the inputs on the back. Camcorder? I actually have one I bought 8 years ago somewhere. But I would assume any video in would work, right?

Wait... So I could run a a camcorder into it that is recording an oscilloscope then mangle that video and output to another recording device? Interesting!

[resincum]

yasss! you will need a time base corrector tho if you aren't using tube tvs. tachyons+ also makes stuff similar to BPMC, now with cv control been meaning to send mine in for an upgrade.. the lzx stuff looks so funnn.

[MrNovember]

Yeah you have the gist of it for sure. CRT or time based correction (found in most video mixers) is ideal for glitch video; I don't think it is as necessary for video synth though? I really want to get a camcorder for some video feedback (point the camcorder at the TV that is displaying the camcorder output)

[resincum]

oh I'm not actually sure if you need a tbc for the lzx stuff, thought it was necessary for analog>digital but maybe the signal is strong enough from those. my tachyons+ is beautiful thru my tube tv but cuts like shit when I run it into my computer without a tbc. I have a ave5 that has a TBC in it and that thing is glorious.. needs a recap tho. some of the higher end bpmc have a tbc built in as well

I found a pimp ass camcorder at a pawn shop around here for $35. primo for feedback and that lofi vibe