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Well it's been nearly two months since I asked the original question of whether the Dark Energy would be a good way to ease into the world of modular synths, and the general consensus around here was to skip the DE and go right for a modular synth. Well, I ended up listening to that advice and spent...

Just make sure that it is deep enough for your modules, some have really deep PCB boards hanging off the back! Good call. I got the dimensions for the bamboo boat and it does seem to be a bit shallow. I need to compare the depths of the modules I am beginning to consider and make sure. I'm still un...

The bamboo boat looks really nice. Apparently a good and affordable case. Here's another thread with a few more pix: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21177 Thanks for that link. I think this is the case for me. I've emailed the designer to inquire. I believe this one is worth waitin...

I just stumbled upon this bamboo case that an individual has built and is beginning to sell: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20288&highlight= This thing looks really nice, they seem pretty inexpensive at $125. You would also need a Flight of Harmony power module for $85, but not...

I am right around where the o.p. is - I was set on the Dark Energy (or maybe the Oberheim S.E.M.). Except that I just got laid off work, and will need to get a job before taking the plunge. That stinks man, sorry to hear about the jobby job. There was mention of an active seller's market at muffwig...

Kodama wrote:BTW - Someone has an a110 for $100 shipped on Muff's.

I saw that. Was thinking of impulsively buying it. Good start for VCO?

For some reason I was leaning towards the tiptop z3000, which reminds me, I also saw the z3000mk1 for sale on muff's for $180.

I think that Asol case is just cheap plastic. I have seen some 9u Doepfer cases go for not much money on Muff's. Also, there won't be any Mission 6's for a while, the 9 is a decent value at $500 though. OK, thanks for the tip. I just heard back from AH and they stopped stocking the AS case anyway. ...

All this talk of modulars made me go and buy a semi-modular Future Retro XS. Congrats! Transfuse, you just cost me $1000. Heh, I know man, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It's all in the name of creativity and expanding my horizons, so why not. I'm certainly learning more about synthe...

If you're going to spend that much on a case, I'd skip the used Doepfer and start looking at a monorocket, personally. Plenty of people use the Doepfers and everything, but they're overpriced, and I do believe I've heard of power supply failures or some such. Even if it performs flawlessly, I would...

A few thoughts: If you want a relatively inexpensive rack and don't want an ecorack, look for a used 6u or 9u Doepfer on Muff's. If you buy a bigger rack up front, choosing modules later will be a lot easier (you don't have to worry about getting the smallest LFO when you can just get the best). U ...

Then someone over at the muffwiggler forum pointed me to an actual module that Expert Sleepers have created called the ES-1 . This module seems to allow for a safer, physical interface between the Ultralite and the modular synth (although I don't think necessary, since this type of module wasn't us...

I can tell you that the z3000 is a real quality oscillator...I had one for a while. The good thing about both it and the Malekko osc that just came out is that they'll go down into LFO range, so you're getting double functionality there. The Bubblesound uLFO will also go up into VCO range, maybe no...

OK, so far I've got: 1. Ecorack 3u w/ busboard - $125 2. Ecorack PSU - $60 VCO, either: 1. Z3000 - $245 2. A-110 - $199 3. Malekkko Wiard - $250 VCF, either: 1. Z2040 - $199 2. Polivoks - $195 3. Borg 2 - $225 EG ~ MATHS right? - $280 And with Silent Way plugin - $49, I can avoid a MIDI/CV gate corr...

Alright then chaps, you've dragged me into this hole, now I'm gonna put you to work :) Over in the muffwiggler (love the name) forum, the recommended absolute basic starter system is comprised of these modules: 1 VCO 1 VCF 1 EG (ADSR) 1 VCA and a rack/case w/ psu and a MIDI-to-CV converter (cuz I wa...

LOL, I can't believe my thought process morphed from "How do I EASE into the modular synth world" to "I should plan and assemble my own modular synth system! I need to do it!" so quickly. You lot are a very convincing bunch :) I feel a little overwhlemed at all the information an...