#1179

I understand your point now. But one still needs to tune the VCO to a reference note, and to understand the musical meaning of said reference note in relationship to the quantizer’s function – if you want to be in tune with other instruments.

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#1180

Also because Pam’s can only output positive 0 to 5v. I agree with your points. I wanted to use pam’s for quantization but it’s difficult after 1 or 2 octaves too because of precision. I appreciate them adding it though I think it makes sense in context with their SALMPLE module for sure.

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#1181

Any recommendations for alternatives to https://www.modulargrid.net/e/intellijel-audio-i-o-1u ?

It is discontinued. I just ordered a 7U case.

#1182

They replaced it with two smaller modules:

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#1183

Awesome. But out of stock. Is high demand a common thing with Intellijel? I had to get the 7U case via the blemish sale.

#1185

My read is they’re struggling to keep up with demand during the pandemic, which is totally understandable. It’s typically high demand but not this crazy. I ordered my 7U more than a month ago and it’s still “arriving soon”…

#1186

Our 7U cases have an extensive BOM that comprise many different unique suppliers. There are laser cut acrylic pieces, custom made springs, extruded rails, bent/cut/anodized/silkscreened aluminum sheet, cnc machine side cheeks, handles, hinges, fasteners, complex PSU etc. etc. … all from different suppliers. If any one of these parts of services gets delayed in production then our entire batch can be delayed. Add to this the fact that each case is hand assembled and we try to do almost all the manufacturing locally. Making modules is a lot easier (and takes less space too)! Covid-19 is just another factor contributing to slightly longer production times. However, we are working on a big batch of cases right now and we thank you immensely for your patience, delivery is imminent :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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#1187

Y’all make awesome stuff, no apologies needed. Excited to hear there’s a batch due soon :blush:

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#1188

You are are amazing. I shopped around A LOT before deciding on the 7U. This is my first case. <3

Thank you so much for creating such beautiful artifacts. And please, my comment was meant in the most positive way possible: implying y’all make such great stuff that everyone keeps buying it is an awesome thing.

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#1190

You guys rule, been blown away by Tetrapad + Tete coupled with the Planar 2, they are tools that really make me feel more connected to my instrument. I’ve also pre-ordered the new 1U Stereo In module pair for my 3U case, any idea when those might be arriving to stores?

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#1191

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#1192

Ok so I’ve got a case, my line in/out sorted out, a few obviously fun modules picked chosen… what other must have utility modules ought I pick up to start?

  • Mixer?
  • Bus?
  • Clock?
#1193

Depends a lot on your other modules and what you’re trying to do. Only have one voice module? Probably don’t need a mixer (unless you have multiple CVs you’re trying to mix, of course). Don’t have any modules that expect clocks (or repeating timed triggers)? Probably don’t need a clock. Not sure exactly what you mean by bus – a passive or buffered multiple? Buffered multiples are great for duplicating pitch CVs in your rack (i.e., multiple VCOs), otherwise passive mults are fine (or stackcables/splitters/etc)

If you’re just getting started, and you have a controller (pitch CVs & gate generator), VCO, VCA, and EG, you’re probably fine. Some modules combine some of those (e.g. Plaits is a combo VCO/VCA/EG) After that add an LFO so your patches have some life, and maybe a VCF depending on your VCO. But don’t get too much before you’ve actually started playing with the thing! Oh and try VCV Rack if you can – it’s a free eurorack emulator for your laptop, so you can build lots of patches and see what types of modules you end up using a lot

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#1194

Thank you so much. I’ll check out VCV Rack.

#1195

A square wave can work as a clock until you get a dedicated module.

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#1196

I wish leaving VCOs at 0V = C was easier than it actually is…

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#1197

I guess it depends a lot on what you are trying to do… but going through systems here is super informative -

Especially if you can also hear music from the system. This one from @maf is something I love the look of, and sometimes consider trying to replicate one day:

In a way, the sound tells you more about the possibilities that looking at the system?

I guess the Make Noise systems are also good benchmarks of complete arrangements of things.

My system own system is built around ES8 working with Max, so it is not a conventional thing. But fwiw the modules that never get swapped are Marbles, 3 sisters, Morphagene and Magneto. Marbles is the centre of a lot of patches these days, and I still feel like I’ve only scratched the surface.

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#1198

I’m having some unexpected behavior sequencing Basimilus Iteritas Alter with Pams New Workout. I’m trying to get that pseudo multitimbrality that you see in youtube videos. When I have one output triggering the drum, it sounds normal. When I put a second trigger into the attack, though, every like fourth hit or so sounds different, like the attack was turned all the way to the right. To summarize, I’ve got output 1 set as a gate with x2 as the modifier plugged into the trigger. I’ve got output 2 as a gate with x1 as the modifier plugged into the attack. As expected, most of the time it is an alternating kick snare type thing. But sometimes, it feels like the attack knob was turned way more and the whole tone changes. I think there must be something I’m not understanding about Pams.

#1199

Have you tried reducing the Width parameter? I don’t have a BIA at the moment, but I recall varying gate lengths had different effects on modulation. You could also try lowering the Level parameter.

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#1200

Also worth experimenting with your gate widths to see how that changes things.

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