104 hp inspiration

[philmaguire]

I have an Intellijel 4u 104hp case on the way, so I’ve drafted this setup. Mostly Doepfer and Make Noise, using a couple of classic synths as jumping off points. The blind 1u panels will house some DIY momentary switches, and hopefully some FSRs. The Erbe-Verb will mostly be used as a feedback machine.

[Puscha]

Needed to take out my two Chronoblobs to make room for a WMD Sequential Switch Matrix in my main 9u 104hp case, which will feel perfect for me once I get a second Sisters and eventually a crow. But I really love Chronoblob and delay is my favourite and most used effect, so I’m thinking of putting together something like this:

A non-essential effects expander for my main case, but also an effects box for processing any other external gear, and expander for norns. I’ve left 2hp to the right for crow. Would be loads of fun!

[baleen]

late thanks for this pointer. super duper helpful firmware mod.

[baleen]

this looks like a good time. really like the idea of FSRs and manual switches on the bottom 1u row.

what i’ve really enjoyed getting back to with the rack posted above is the Ears/Peaks on the left side for a lot more hands on engagement with what’s happening.

[philmaguire]

Yeah, I considered Ears for a while, but I think it’s got too many features that I don’t need (i.e. I would just be using it as a manual gate, so this would probably be more useful).

Also considering the Doepfer Trautonium Ribbon module for some slightly ridiculous pressure control. There’s a guy in London who improvises with one and he gets amazing results.

[sandy]

The Doepfer Ribbon is great and has some useful options like being able to hold a voltage or go back to zero when you let go. It’s one of only a couple of modules that I have ever sold and then rebought at some point.

[baleen]

I already have Ears (and am on a purchase hold) I definitely use it for many things, an exciter, manual gate, and very wobbly modulation via the Env out.

that ADDAC module looks really delightful tho.

[maxijazz]

Current setup. Only thing missing is a small passive mult that I’ll build later!

Trying to go for a more hybrid setup, where computer is interacting with the modular via my Motu interface. First days in this configuration, time and practice will surely make this setup evolve…

[eblomquist]

What MOTU are you using? Are you running modular levels into it or going out through the pico output?

[baleen]

i like the look of this and it basically taunts my selection of oscillators no smaller than 12hp

[maxijazz]

Motu Ultralite (standard one), normally everything goes through the pico output. I didn’t try to send modular signals simply because inputs are not DC coupled, so impossible to send CV. For audio signals I prefer to keep my cables simple, so I tend to favorise one stereo instead of two mono or more outs.

[Benjamin_Mauch]

Thought I’d share my most recent 104hp amalgamation as well:

Loving what can be done with it!

[philmaguire]

New case has arrived. Still quite empty but I’m excited for the new direction!

[Jonny]

You should try a Dixie or Mangrove (my fav) in your rig some day.

[Jonny]

Silver on silver looks great.

[sandy]

A great selection of modules so far.
What have you got planned for the rest of it?

[philmaguire]

Still needs some tweaking, but see below. The 1u blanks will be some passive switches and such. Essentially a Doepfer system, but the Zlob Push VCA is (hopefully) going to be too useful to leave out.

Open to ideas!

[philmaguire]

Yeah, it’s so pleasing. I have a Zlob Push VCA to build and add in, half-considering sanding off the panel to get to the bare aluminium!

[sandy]

Looks fun.
I’d be inclined to go for the 1024 stage Doepfer BBD module over the 2048. I think the 1024 gives you good flexibility in being able to do reasonable Karplus type stuff and also clock noise mayhem!

[philmaguire]

Ah, nice one. Yeah, I wasn’t too sure which one to go for!