#167

“Black Serge” made me wonder if it was Driscoll, which I only know about because a friend of mine has a couple panels, but clearly it’s not.

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#168

Hmm, anything’s possible. The panels Jim has resemble Serge, with them having the boxes around the different module sections. He’s been using Serge since the 90’s I think, so he’s probably picked these all up in a span of 20-25 or more years?

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#169

Those black panels in the picture @Jonny posted don’t look like Serge graphics, and it looks like they are 5u height. Not sure what they are.

#170

Most of that stuff is Serge of various ages, some paperface, some early STS Serge custom panels, except for the black Modcan A modular, Fritz Panel and the EMS Synthi. That’s quite a collection of rare Serge stuff he has. I watched him play a live in Tokyo last November supporting Suzanne Ciani. It was difficult to make out what he was using. Here’s a clip I took

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#171

Of course! Good eye.

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#172

Looks like we have a match!

#173

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I haven’t found a single bit of information about this panel anywhere. Reminded me a bit of the Hinton SwitchMix that has been integrated into a few notable Serge-centric setups.

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#174

I’m a bit confused on power in Serge-land. I know Random Source makes a big PSU kit, that can power several boats. Are there other non-DIY power options for single boats that are cheap? I’m a bit surprised, given that there are multiple manufactures in eurorack format.

#175

For eurorack format Serge modules just use a eurorack case and power… nothing special needed.

For 4U Serge there is the Random Source kit, as well as kits and built options from Elby, STS (pricey!), Konstant Lab, and Loudest Warning. Random Source also just released powered boats recently, with small switching supplies built right in.

The 4U stuff is also +/-12v, so you could use any eurorack supply with the proper distribution cables/board as well.

Edit to add — Serge has historically been DIY. So there is not much in the prebuilt category for 4U period…

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#176

Ah, thanks @emenel! I didn’t see that Elby had a PSU option as a kit (and standalone). Looks like a good option.

#177

i would say not more then 3 boats (max 1,7A output from the powersupply)

#178

Serge Modular FB group came through with the answer:

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#179

so sick :metal::metal::metal:

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#180

From someone in the group:

“It’s a custom digital matrix switcher. Actually pretty analogous to the Hinton one Thomas Ankersmit mentions but with the switching controlled by a computer, I think an old model Mac. I remember reading/seeing photos of these panels about somewhere online a while back. There’s loads of custom IO on that serge too, ADC/DAC functions and so forth. I wonder how much of it is still usable. An interesting one for sure, not surprised Mr O’Rourke grabbed it.”

More Serge weirdness here:

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#181

Does O’Rourke own that whole rig?

Edit: heh

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#182

Looks like it. What a wild rig.

#183

That is wacky, fragile, and delightful. But I’d be surprised if it was still useful. Amazingly cool though.

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#184

Here’s a fresh Best of CGS Serge jam session through my newly-installed Klangbau Köln Spring Reverb, which I got specifically for the 4U modular:

I also recently recorded a VLOG about my experiences with the CGS Serge as a relative newbie:

In the first (pinned) YouTube comment, fonitronik (Matthias?) kindly wrote a few more details and clarifications on the topic :slight_smile:

Edit: and another experimental Serge jam

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