Re: Can we talk about modular synths?
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 2:39 pm
I guess I'm saving up for the Futureretrolordgalvar wrote:Keystep > microbrute as a controller
I'm of the opinion these days that it is more worth it to have patience and stop buy a whole bunch of cheap options and just have a long term option that I totally dig. If I could go back, I wouldn't have bought the keystep or microbrute (and a bunch of other things) and just saved for a few more months until I had enough for the futureretro.
The new futureretro drum module looks awesome.
Sounds to me like you want me to get a much bigger caselordgalvar wrote:UC:
I would saw it kind of depends on the way you want to go....
If you want to integrate more with existing instruments, I would look at trigger/gate manipulation, logic, comparators, and preamps/mixers (along with more modulation).
If you want to stick to the subtractive side, more envelopes, LFOs, another filter possibly.
Drones, more LFOs and stuff to add movement.
I don't believe that the MS-20 has an osc out (don't remember fully), but if you can get the oscillators out for processing, a waveshaper would be good (there are a ton).
More VCAs are a must throughout though.
Sequencing isnt that important overall. A quantizer is a good call (I suggest Toppobrillo Quantimator for its shift register and chording neatness...and it is a quick arp). This would be pre english tear so that you can turn any voltage into a quantified pitch. the Korg SQ-1 kinda solves this though.
I think MN Function would be good because it can be a lot of things and will add a S&H/T&H. Microbe Meta Sequencer can be an unquantized sequencer, a stored random with slipping values, an stepped LFO, etc. RYO has some neat devices to look at that will add some versatility (they have a different take on something like the meta sequencer,,, just knobs and can jump to any value like a stored voltage source and the 2xVCX would add a ringmod/crossfader/two VCAs).
A lot of the DIY kits by companies like RYO are fairly easy.
I think Shades or AT-AT-AT could take care of atten, mixing, and inverting needs as alternatives to ST's suggestion of blinds.
I wouldn't worry too much about multiples if you have some stacked cables due to your voltage conversion at english tear.
I agree the verb is the least needed. I think you could find some better/smaller alternatives to the pitts delay....but it isn't that needed overall (4ms dual looping, chronoblob, etc).
I've never used them, but I have only heard good things about the Erica Pico DSP and it's older sibling the Black Hole DSP. Tons of effects in small hpUglyCasanova wrote:I appreciate that. I don't want external pedals. I want it all inside that single case. I have a very specific spot for the synth in mind, and that's (unfortunately) barely wide enough for the setup I have in mind as is. A smaller delay (and possibly verb) module I will gladly check out (I just liked the sound of the Pittsburgh one) if you guys have any suggestions!
Really at that size though, might as well get twoJTurbide wrote:Yeah that pico seems like a great deal ! Pretty cheap and does a lot. Only minus is that it's one effect at a time
Hmmm...Been thinking.UglyCasanova wrote:I appreciate that. I don't want external pedals. I want it all inside that single case. I have a very specific spot for the synth in mind, and that's (unfortunately) barely wide enough for the setup I have in mind as is. A smaller delay (and possibly verb) module I will gladly check out (I just liked the sound of the Pittsburgh one) if you guys have any suggestions!



Modulargrid is like porn without penetration that also doesn't show balls flappingJTurbide wrote:A ''Let's see your modulargrid rack'' post would be awesome![]()