#126

I’m looking for some more precise CV control to add to my Ciat Lonbarde instruments. Thinking of a Random Source Edelweiss II in superslim XL boat with TWF/Ring and a VCFQ/mixer added. Any verdicts on this combination?

#127

I’d say it’s a winner.

#128

I think a DUSG would really benefit your rig. Divide and Compare is rad also but SSG and DUSGs can get you there (and more probably) - just depends on which mode of travel you prefer, so to speak. I’d recommend the Res Eq but it’d be overkill with the WM you have there. I wish he’d reintroduce the ResEq in a 4x4 with the Ring and Preamp Detector - would be like a mini Soup Kitchen.

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#129

I would totally buy that 4x4. Maybe I’ll see if the Loudest Warning would build me one :slight_smile:

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#130

anxiously awaiting an obelisk to power the Mayhem I received a few weeks ago.
future Serge plans have solidified but will have to wait until I finish building a Deckard’s Dream (should get the pcbs tomorrow partyhat): a while ago i built a number of CGS euro composite panels when someone on Muffs was making face plates. 2 DUSGs and 4 (nonCGS) CLee VC Res LPGs. They had there problems and I ended up abandoning them for a number of reasons (as well as a 2x wave multiplier and steiner vcf that were stuffed but never wired to a front panel). I plan to circle back around to them and make a couple of front panels to the Loudest Warning spec for the stuff that I have, then having that as my Serge system for a while. should be great/lots of fun/lots of work!

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#131

Res EQ is magic in a box.

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#132

Yes definitely thinking more control/modulation options rather than audio processing (although I know many of these modules do both). Think I better get started on that DSG :slight_smile:

#133

I created two threads over at the Muffwiggler forums, explaining (or attempting to explain) the
CGS Modulo Magic:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=208446

…and the CGS infinite Melody:
https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=209006

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#134

Holy shit, Serge himself is now Chief Innovation Officer at Random*Source and will be working with them to develop the 5th generation of the Serge Modular System:

“I’m excited to work even more closely with Ralf and the RandomSource team as we share the tech savviness, obsession with quality and constant urge to push limits further. The main goal is to expand the range of modules and sub-modules that lend themselves to being “patch-programmed” in unusual and unforeseen ways, thus to add to and expand musicians’ studio synthesizers way past standard synth configurations. I’d like to see the Serge system to grow wide and large, modules all talking to each other, whether they originated in my Hollywood lair in '75, or in the '80s on Haight Street, or now, coming from RandomSource.”

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#135

oh my that it is potentially the biggest synth news ive heard in a very long time!

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#136

They posted a pic of his business card on IG and I thought it was a joke. Awesome news!

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#137

And I just filled my last boat…

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#138

Hi Emenel,
i’m currently researching for a diy random source 4u build, do you have any bom’s you could kindly share? I’m looking at the DUSG XL to get started… then i will probably go for a DONKS. I made some complete euro kit’s before, i’m fit for soldering but not so good at figuring out all the components, the pdf’s on the random source site are not super clear (for a beginner anyway). Thanks!

#139

+1 for this! 20 chars

#140

Unfortunately I don’t have clean BOMs because I ordered parts for a number of modules at once…

What I did though is go through the PDFs and add all the parts to a spreadsheet for all the modules I wanted to build, then use that for a Mouser order.

For the DUSG XL you need basically the same parts as the standard DUSG plus some extra bananas, that’s it as far as I remember.

#141

curious to see where this goes for sure! also happy to see that at least R*S is on the panel mount trend, wiring panels is what put me off of DIY Serge type stuff a while back.

#142

Right, the DUSG pdf seems to list almost all the parts. Thanks for the hint!

#143

Not sure if anyone would be interested in helping me but I’ve been stung by purchasing a euro random*source VQVCF. Bought it from a DIYer off modular grid but it transpires there’s an issue with the build, the builder is sadly having nothing to do with it and ignoring my communication.

Ralf at r*s is understandably unable to help but he has dignosed the problem believing it to be one of the op-amps going into self-oscillation, usually fixed with bypass caps. He thinks for an experienced builder it would be easy to locate and fix. However this is outside of my skillset (haven’t picked up a soldering iron since school). I wondered if there was anyone in the EU who would consider looking at it. Happy to pay for the time etc. Ping me a message if interested.

#144

Thonk has full kits of the serge res EQ in stock again. Built one last night and put it in a doepfer mini-beauty case with mutable music thing ears. Everything works and sounds great, quite a unique piece. Since it isn’t a CV controlled module, it makes a lot of sense to me as a standalone processor.

The build wasn’t too hard, although at first I was a little confused about the pcb having different hole spacings for the capacitors to accomodate the different types of box and styroflex capacitors (both types I’ve never worked with). Also realized that box and styroflex types aren’t polarized, just electrolytic.

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#145

@Jonny, you’ve got me inspired.

I’ve been eyeing the R*S Wave Multipliers (eurorack format), but there aren’t any kits being sold at the moment. I was considering going the PCB + panel route, sourcing the parts on my own, but have gotten stuck due to lack of experience. any DIY I’ve done has mainly been kits and @trickyflemming being a damn saint.

I’ve done a lot of MW crawling and I’m coming up short on what seems like obvious stuff. If anyone can help me parse the BOM, it would be super duper appreciated.

So far, I’ve found:

I think I found the euro power header but it feels dumb to order this one small part from Germany – is there a domestic channel?

and then SIL header 8pol – idk what that means. some guessing got me here. the BOM says “precision strips” would be better, but I’m unsure how to track that down.

I can’t tell if R*S build stories deserve their own thread yet, but appreciate everyone’s patience with my n00b q’s!

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