#107

I use Ansible with Grid/Arc in a Make Noise Skiff with the original power supply and never had a problem. Didn’t notice any noise neither.

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#108

Yup. I was about to say the same thing @azurga said, I use Ansible and Grid with a Make Noise powered skiff and I have no problems.

Except for the new 7U Steel CV Bus case. That’s pretty underpowered especially on the +12 bus. (specs: 1.5 amps @ 12Vdc, 1A @ -12Vdc, 1A @ +5Vdc)

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#109


(Oops, updated the rack and replaced the image on modular grid)

Just ordered components to start building a little drum/percussion rack. Considering adding in an additional Plonk (depending on how much I like the first one when it arrives), and maybe a kick, snare, and/or hi-hat modules. Will probably end up adding in some effects (Intellijel Rainmaker maybe), but what else?

#110

how do you plan on controlling things? I’m not sure I’d see much use in Ansible AND CVpal in a small setup (seems like one or the other makes sense, depending on if you want to use the case standalone with a Grid or always with a computer in between), but might rather add some modulation sources and another voice. If you can find a MI Peaks, that could serve as both, for example, but it is discontinued - though not too hard to come by.

#111

Good question. I will use the CVpal to get clock from my Organelle via usb, routing it to Ansible. Ansible will be tethered to my arc, and will sequence Plonk. Definitely considering Peaks on the used market, and maybe other percussion voices. Perhaps more modulation sources would be a better next step. Thanks!

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#112

sounds fun! Peaks is pretty unique in that it can modulate as an envelope/LFO AND be a standalone voice when combined with a trigger, and that you get two independent copies of that in one module. Seems like a good fit since you could have rhythmic modulations for Plonk from one channel and a snare or whatever else on the other channel.

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#113

So here’s what I’m thinking now. Second ansible would have a grid connected. (Edit: just realized that I replaced the previous rack picture on modular grid with this one)

#114

The Rainmaker might be more of a space hog than I would personally want in a small rig, but if you are super into complex delays then I don’t mean to discourage that! They do certainly seem amazing

#115

That’s a very good point. I was thinking about intricate and subtle rhythmic delay lines, but perhaps there’s a more space-efficient way to achieve the same effect. I’ll see where I get with plonk and peaks without the delay effect, then determine what else would make good additions. Thanks!

#116

4ms dld!

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#117

Ah, great suggestion. Thanks! That opens up 16hp, which gives me room for an audio mixer and possibly another voice, or more modulation sources…

#118

Here’s my actual setup. Used to work with a 6u x 84hp, but since I was changing and reorganizating my rack I’ve decided to limit myself to this 104hp.

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The idea was also to dig a bit more in some of my modules that I didn’t use at their full capacities (mainly the case for the rainmaker haha). It’s working pretty well. Just being able to carry it around the house and use random stuff as sound sources is awesome.

I’ve planned to swap my Rosie for a pico out, logic and LPG from Menqi. Which will gave me more fun stuff in that small rack space.

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#119

If it’s rhythmic delay lines you’re after in particular the new 4ms Tapographic Delay is 18hp (half the size of Rainmaker) and targeted at exactly that use case, as opposed to the DLD from what I can tell.

Some good demos as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtWntEUTfxg

#120

I like the idea of a velocity-sensitive tap button. I’ll look closer at this one. Thanks!

#121

I’m new to modular, and working out if I want to upgrade to 3u 104hp or 6u 84hp. I’m currently working with a 3u 84hp case made from an old domino box.

This is what I have so far. The goal is to have something where I can make anything from drones/stasis with minute development, to noisy ‘glitch’ work, where I can throw lots of off-kilter fizzes and pops around. Timbre is the name of the game!

I’m already not loving the A-110, so thinking of replacing that with a Make Noise STO, mostly for the sub output and options for real minute variations in timbre. Other than that, I’m a little stuck. I guess a noise source (currently using a partly broken zlob entropy), and a couple of LFOs, and switches/sequencers? Throwing it open to the floor here, with a couple of example pieces of audio for reference of what I’m working on. Usually I work with found things or very technically limited equipment, so the potentially endless options with modular are overwhelming me somewhat.

https://soundcloud.com/philscrap/modular-20171209

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#122

Sorry to beat a dead and off topic horse but I’d really like something isms but I’d be worried about depth and noise floor (perhaps, not sure these were ever actual issues to anyone)

I really want to get into 1U… rather have compact versions of VCAs, outputs, noise…

4U, 104-120hp…

any thoughts? there isn’t going to be a new isms case, is there? I remember @tehn mentioning that he doesn’t like to deal with too much legacy support – and that the most recently teased product was a minimal mixer thing.

#123

My suggestion would be to keep the A-110 for now, and add the STO. You can use the A-110 to modulate the timbre of the STO :slight_smile: Also from Make noise, you might enjoy Telharmonic (interesting sounds, noise source) and Morphagene to record manipulate and replay.

Other things you might enjoy are the sampling modulator and crush delay from Befaco, worth checking out.

Also, ears (mutable instruments) is an integrated contact mic and external input. I personally enjoy listening to the amplified sounds of my euro case, and external input can be useful!

#124

I agree with @electret about keeping the A-110, since you already have it, to use with an STO if you go that route. Having some audio rate mod sources are a good thing. I personally wouldn’t need/want two filters with only one or two audio sources, but the uVCF does give you a sine wave VCO when self-oscillating (just crank the resonance all the way up if you’re not familiar), so don’t forget about that as an audio source. A few other things that I might want for subtle drone type stuff (not necessarily all of this at once, but things to think about):

  • a fully functioning random module :stuck_out_tongue: especially with voltage control: Wogglebug, Turing Machine, etc
  • some sort of waveshaping/audio modulating options: ModDemix, uMod, Warps, etc. Maybe less necessary if you get STO as it has some shaping options already
  • Attenuation/attenuversion to get more control over modulation voltages: MI Shades is great for this and has bipolar LEDs to see what is going on with your CVs. These also often can act as simple mixers
  • External input: I have a A-119 but would get an Ears if buying today. Envelope followers are fun to use as CVs or to control CVs
  • Effects: I personally like delay/reverb a lot, so would definitely want either/both, even just in the form of external pedals

Maybe check out Sloths by Nonlinear Circuits for slowly changing voltage sources, too. For that matter, a lot of his modules seem ideal for somewhat chaotic/unpredictable uses. I had a Dual Neuron/Difference Rectifier that I really liked. Some LFO options might be cool, though a Maths channel cycling can do a lot of what you might use an LFO for with more control than most LFOs.

#125

Thanks dudes (@electret) . I should have been more specific in my original post. Currently I’m not interested in external input or FX. I generally don’t like FX for what I’m making, and for external contact mic things I like to keep it separate and use my Koma Field Kit. I might be interested in sending external audio at some point in the future but right now it definitely isn’t a priority. I’ll keep Ears in mind!

I’ve looked at Sloths, but not really understanding what it is. Is it a chaotic oscillator? Or an envelope/function source? Or neither…?

Good shout on the other stuff, I’ll look into those. Cheers!

#126

ah, if you have a Field Kit already then I agree you don’t necessarily need an external input module even if you want to use some external sources.

I haven’t used Sloths (it’s on my DIY list), but my understanding is that it is a slow envelope/function source with some control but no way of fully controlling it. The triple version has three different versions built in with no control over the slowest ‘Sloth’. In my limited experience, NLC’s designs are really great when you don’t want complete control.