#1224

ALM S.B.G for one pedal chain. A 2hp Trim to attenuate the input for two others, and a Gozinta to boost levels back to Euro if necessary.

It’s not ideal. The S.B.G works fine, but I’d prefer a somewhat different layout if I were designing my own. (The pedal connections tend to be semi-permanent and I’d prefer them all on top, and then the Euro I/O, and then the knobs.) The Trim really isn’t the best attenuator for the job but it does work. I don’t often need the Gozinta with my current setup – one of my pedal chains has stereo output going direct to my audio interface, and another pedal’s output is hot enough to not need a boost anyway – but Gozinta is otherwise useful (for piezo mics, overdriving signals to extremes, etc.)

I might go for a Malekko SND/RTN or Addac 200PI as I shuffle things this year, to replace that Trim. I’ll probably keep the S.B.G though.

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#1225

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Wondering if someone with teletype experience can tell me if this 60hp teletype mannequins system is sufficient or am I really losing out on not having a clock source. I’m planning on putting this all in a 4ms pod 60 so there aren’t too many other modules that I have that will work with the depth limitations. I could swap something out for PNW.

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#1226

personally I’ve never clocked teletype externally. the script ops and metro are plenty capable for self clocking. looks like a fun skiff. only concern would be attenuating the output signal, but maybe you have that covered externally.

#1227

You don’t need a clock source.

You don’t have an output module, so you require other equipment for listening if you want this to be standalone. If this is ancillary to another system or an external mixer, you’ll be fine.

You don’t have any attenuation/offset either, which might become frustrating. A VCA could also be a good idea, depending on the sounds you want to do.

The expanders for Teletype are also very much worth considering, depending on your goals with Teletype.

#1228

Cold Mac can do attenuation, offset, and VCA. Mangrove’s AIR can serve as a VCA for that module too. It depends on whether or not you need those functions and if Cold Mac gets tangled up trying to do more than one thing (which can be fun though!:open_mouth:). I’ve been working with a similar small system (84 hp) and enjoy limitation – I have to choose what role Cold Mac will take on in my patch. Really is the glue that holds it together for me at least.

But yeah, as the others are saying, you don’t exactly need a clock source if you trigger from the metro script. You can also trigger scripts manually using the F keys on the Teletype keyboard.

Here’s my system for reference. I have a Meng Qi DLPG which I use as a VCA, pinged LPG, or put a fixed voltage from walk/teletype through it and ping it for short envelopes into Mangrove. If I need a mixer, I’ll just use my Mackie.

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#1229

I have a similar setup in 84hp which consists of all mannequins and teletype plus PNW. Depends on what you wanna do, I think it is good enough for experimenting sounds, also agree external clock is not a must on TT.

The most wanted things I missed in my system are mixer, attenuators and VCAs. Yes, CM can do the jobs but it cannot do all at once. I would recommend you the Intellijel 4U case, so that you can have above mentioned utilities on the 1U row.

Also think of expanding space, it would be good to leave 20hp or something for the future grow.

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#1230

I’m wondering if anyone is using Bluetooth to get audio into their Eurorack. I believe that ADDAC make a module for this.

What has your experience been?

I use my iOS devices a lot and was thinking this could be a nice way to integrate them…

Thanks!

#1231

I use the ADDAC one with my iPhone to play music I then sample and mangle, audio quality is fine but the range is quite low, I’d estimate it only works reliably up to maybe 6-8 feet away from the module.

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#1232

X1L3 is working on a bluetooth module i believe, not sure when out https://x1l3.bigcartel.com/

I have notions of getting something like this to kludge into a module :slight_smile: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KKMOON-Wireless-Bluetooth-Decoder-Control/dp/B01FXLGZD6/ but cheaper from china

#1233

Seems like the IJ 84hp 4U case would be a perfect vehicle for a Teletype/Mannequins setup, I’ve been toying with that idea myself.

I’ve only had Teletype for a couple days so I’m far from competent in using it, so it’s been helpful to have PNW for easy external clocking with some additional modulation as a bonus. Maybe one day I’d be brave enough to throw in Cold Mac in lieu of Tangle Quartet but having a set of simple VCAs is very appealing for me, especially with two Mangroves.

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#1234

Bear in mind that the 4U 84hp Intellijel case is no longer produced! Sort of a bummer, seems like a good size to me, too.

#1235

Yeah that is a bummer, I had my eye on a used one that sold right after I decided I wanted it.

Love the size but you could always go 104hp with blank panels on the sides/future room for expansion!

#1236

I’m thankful to have grabbed a 42 and 84 4U before they were out of production. A little Grau 6U would be nice to have. The biggest issues with the Intellijel cases are no lids/lack of portability. I found a cool soft lunch ‘box’ for the 42, but the 84 is the thing I’m more likely to take out and use. The 42 is just sort of a storage case for some extras that haven’t sold or I’m not going to sell.

If you want compact and are willing to pay for shipping, the Grau seems great. Or just keep your eye out for used Intellijel. I grabbed my 84 on tour. Just went over to a random dude’s house that posted on a FB group about it. Saved some bucks since he didn’t have to deal with shipping too :slight_smile:

#1237

So I love Grids with all my heart, but the patterns it produces are very focused on patterns that make the most sense for percussion. Does anyone know of a module that generates triggers that more closely emulate melodic patterns? Micro Edit: Or alternatively, means of massaging extant triggers into more naturalistic melodic patterns.

#1238

I’ve found that a tool that filters rhythmic patterns is highly productive for producing useful melodic gating. The best one I know of is Noise Engineering’s Integra Funkitus. You can derive up to four new gate streams from one or more gate/trigger streams, and it has some interesting modes. An advantage to this approach is that it also keeps your melodic gating in close (but not too close) relationship to your percussion. Brilliant module. Equally useful for percussion purposes. Just mult one or more of your trigger streams from Grids into the I.F. and watch it go. Adjust pots to taste.

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#1239

2 options: pre- or post-processing Grids. @mduodoroff mentioned a post processing solution.

Some “Pre-Processing” solutions:

  • multiplying the clock going into Grids
  • modulating X and Y on a per beat basis, or unsynced to the clock
  • flip flopping FILL between max and an intermediate value
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#1240

For a little more info, I’m currently using Grids, Plog, and Integra Solum to generate all of my gates. I’m still experimenting with combining gates with the probibalistic gates from IS’s “Wack” mode.

Already on my to-buy list! But I was planning to use it to mix between different rhythm sources, I was intending to use Ansible so I can program generate/sequences when I want to. I will definitely experiment once I get my hands on one. :+1:

Those are good thoughts! Trouble is I still need my Grids to do what it’s doing already. I could get a second Grids I guess? I’ll give this suggestion a swing and see how the results sound. Thank you!

#1241

You are perhaps conflating the Integra Funkitus with the Confundo Funkitus, another great module, but a very different one. (The confusion is common.)

#1242

Yep. Sorry! :sweat_smile: Their naming schemes throw me sometimes. My bad.

Might be worth trying as a more dynamic alternative to Plog, though I do like Plog.

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#1243

just to add to your question - anyone use soundmachines radiostar - https://www.sound-machines.it/product/rc1radiostar/ - looks very nice - quite big and expensive?