#193

Well, this didn’t last very long. I ordered one today.

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#194

The EX is looking really good. The Loopop video is a nice overview.

My only complaint in observation, is that the power usage is quite high, especially so for the HP.

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#195

Agreed. I had to do some serious module re-arranging to accommodate (not the HP but) the power suck. Worth it though :slight_smile:

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#196

The power draw is all about that microprocessor in there.

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#197

I get it, and I’m certainly not leveling any kind of commentary about lazy engineering. That processor is certainly the reason it can do things no other module has been doing yet, but for some of the more benign uses of a Disting, it is quite a power draw!

#198

The power requirement at 8HP is actually very close to double what the original MK1 Disting was, the Disting consumption was just reduced quite a bit in versions 3 and 4.

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#199

I’m developing a matrix mixer I plan to have soon in the market with a few extra features for cv control and performance in mind. 4x4 mono, cv and proximity sensors controlable fuzz and VCA on one of the channels, cv out of the two proximity sensors, bi/unipolar function per column (to mix cv or invert audio), output gain pot with enough gain to bring line levels to modular, normalization to 5V on every input (3.5mm), ON-OFF-momentary switches everywhere, wall wart or extra long eurorack cable (included) to power it.
DIY or assembled.

Proto PCBs are on the way!

I’m also thinking on doing a stereo version of it. Having the PCB design already made should make easier to change a few components to turn it stereo.

I guess some people here may be interested :slight_smile:

Front panel prototype:

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Matrix mixers
Eurorack: discussion, advice, learning, questions
#200

Curious to know more. I’ve been eyeing the NLC Clump recently.

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#201

Looks lovely. Is it eurorack size, or a stand alone?

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#202

Yes please! I remember this from /syntheiy a little while back. Count me in.

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#203

Standalone. It’s not just meant for eurorack.
It’s more like an audio and cv routing hub for any setup. I wanted to make it full size for it to be easily playable.

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#204

Looks amazing! I’d be interested too :slight_smile:

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#205

Carlos,

Thanks for clarifying. Makes sense and I thought so- just difficult to get scale sometimes.

I’m definitely interested. I love the looks of it. and the extra fuzz options etc. The emphasis on it being performative / playable is absolutely right.

my pref would be kit (but any smd pre-soldered) make my own enclosure.

But either way good luck with the project.

best

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#206

For your information, the matrix is the length of a 16n faderbank and a bit wider. 254x163mm.
Depending on caps size for the PSU for the wall wart, it’d be the same height as the 16n as well, less than 3 cm with rubber feet. Really low profile :slight_smile:

I’ve designed the PCB with all through-hole components to make it easier for DIYers.

It’ll have open sides as well, trimpots to tune the proximity sensors sensitivity and fuzz gain are going to be easily accesible from there without having to disassemble everything.

This is the current front panel being made (brown is black in reality).
Golden rectangles are windows for LEDs.

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If you still (:wink:) want to make your own enclosure I could assist with the cad.

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#207

i’d be interested! 20 chars

#208

Im definitely interested, even more so in a stereo version.

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#209

Thanks everyone!
Glad to see so many people interested.
I’ll post updates here. I should have the working prototype sooner than later :slight_smile:

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#210

This looks great - interesting mixing options seem to be one of the last untapped areas of the market

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#211

From Yuri Suzuki of Pentagram design. Looks like a nifty device for all our crackly recording needs.

You can even cut into all those vintage CDs we have laying around.

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#212

Just saw Émilie post on insta about a new version of Ripples! Love the design, looks nice. Cool to see Mutable doing new things after a while :blush:

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