#2114

A new acquisition!

The woodwork and craftsmanship is really something else. I have the original Namasitar and that is suuuper “rustic” feeling and playing. It works with the overall sound/vibe, but it’s got a craft-like feel. This one is gorgeous.

We’ll see once I get into the electronic side, but it’s really interesting/weird “feeling” 17ET frets. I’ve played all sorts of stringed instruments, in various scale lengths, but they have all been 12ET, so my left hand ‘adjusts’ to that changes in scale and “feels” the distance between the frets accordingly. With 17ET it just feels weird, like the muscle memory controlling the “how far my hand is from my body” and “how far apart my fingers are” aren’t agreeing on what they are feeling.

(due to a horrible and hectic month I haven’t had a chance to play with it plugged in yet, but hopefully that will happen soon enough)

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#2115

This is a beautiful beautiful instrument, I hope to hear more of it from you soon!

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#2116

This is exhilarating

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#2118

And I sure hope this machine will go on. Love your mod on the SP too :slight_smile:

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#2119

DIY’d my first euro case - 7u of 84hp! It normally lives in a much darker corner of the apartment - I unplugged the power but left last night’s patch for its glamour shot. Right now the top row is full of blank panels so I can use it as a platform for my 0-coast and SQ-1. All modules so far have been acquired through Lines (bees-in-the-trees braids actually acquired through craigslist, but @danielrdehaan told me about this forum when I picked up the module so I’ll count it). I just bought a used dixie ii and I’m hoping to pick up a three sisters and cold mac in the coming weeks, so the very nice flower panel will likely be shrinking soon.

DIY’d it because I really wanted portable 7u but really didn’t want to have to spend >$600 before I even got to the modules. It was also just a fun holiday project with my dad. It turns out 84hp is exactly the combined width of the 0-coast and SQ-1, which is convenient. It closes with the modules patched, but i’m a little concerned about clearance on the top row. i’m not going to be installing any modules up there any time soon, so i’m not sweating it.

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PS - @danielrdehaan - bees in the trees is NUTSSS and I love it

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#2120

Really nice blanks there. They kind of make me want to make similar ones and then keep some parts of my cases empty.

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#2121

thanks! i just sifted through bargain bin records until i found a few with cool patterns and cut to size.

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#2122

ive found that standard postcards fit really well as blanks in the past. it can really add inspiration and beauty to a case!

#2123

There are some heart-stopping pictures in this thread! :yum:
Here’s my setup for today, got the synthvoice this week and still learning its capabilities.

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#2124

Loving the brick speaker stands.

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#2125

Yeah they actually work very well for separation from the desk :+1:t2:

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#2126

Getting some lovely winter sunsets here in Ottawa.

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#2127

Didn’t realize that’s where you were located. My best friend lives there, so I’ve been there a bunch. I grew up in St. John’s, lived in Toronto for 10+ years, and now live in Seattle. I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for Ottawa. Kind of a sleepy town, but I’m into that. :smiley:

Edit: Speaking of locations, and sticking with the Pictures theme… it’s hard not to get inspired in the forests outside Seattle. Temperate rainforest ambience is the best! :slight_smile: Shot this while doing some scouting for a new mountain bike trail.

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#2128

Is Peter making these in a new run? Or did you get it custom built? (Looks beautiful, by the way. Can’t wait to see/hear it in action.)

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#2129

Nice setup. I have the same fostex multitracker. How do you like the Bugbrand synth?

#2130

He has them available for purchase on his webpage, so I imagine he builds them to order.

I did message him ahead of time since I was going to be in the US for a limited window of time, to see if it was possible to order one, and it turned out it was!

#2131

I’m in love! I have owned most models of his weevils throughout the years and always lusted after his modular and red creations since he started making them, I decided a month ago sell all the £100-£300 synths and some Fx that I own and take the plunge with the synthvoice and boy was that the right decision! It’s crazy powerful, the filters are really unique to my ears though if I had to compare they remind me most of a Korg monopoly. Ive never had a synth with v/oct CV (crazy right?) so that is a REAL treat for me. Planning on picking up a chirper and pt delay to go with this, I also have a metalbox matrix mixer and future sound systems convulsion generator coming in to accompany. Also on the lookout for any and everything else drm1/spring tanker etc!
I’m in the process of modifying a boardweevil2012 to be a larger standalone bananajack synth too. Ive gone bug mad!

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#2132

Thanks for the info. It seems like a very well thought out synth voice.

#2133

your work is so inspirational! as a photographer and ambient electronic musician, your work really drives me to be my best.

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