If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
If you wanna check out a rad modular soft sequencer:
five12.com
five12.com
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
BTW - Someone has an a110 for $100 shipped on Muff's.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
OK, thanks for the tip. I just heard back from AH and they stopped stocking the AS case anyway. Shawn pointed me to the Doepfer cases. I'll keep looking.Kodama wrote: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.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
Muffwiggler is where to go.
That is where I picked up my XS for a good price.
That is where I picked up my XS for a good price.
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
I saw that. Was thinking of impulsively buying it. Good start for VCO?Kodama wrote:BTW - Someone has an a110 for $100 shipped on Muff's.
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.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
The FM alone is enough to pay an extra $80 for. Not to mention the wacky hard sync modulation thing, and the fact that it has an almost painfully precise frequency display and will go LFO slow. It's a real fine oscillator...the main reason I ditched mine was a combination of Malekko lust and digging a more retro aesthetic.
The TipTop piece I really want is that insane z8000 sequencer.
The TipTop piece I really want is that insane z8000 sequencer.
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
You would not be let down by either at those prices, just depends on your budget and what appeals to you. $80 is nearly 2x the price. Of course my Hertz Donut was $425.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
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.
There was mention of an active seller's market at muffwiggler - I don't see a dedicated forum for sales. Is stuff f.s. just announced in the individual forum for that maker?
Thanks to all for this enlightening discussion.
e.
There was mention of an active seller's market at muffwiggler - I don't see a dedicated forum for sales. Is stuff f.s. just announced in the individual forum for that maker?
Thanks to all for this enlightening discussion.
e.
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
That stinks man, sorry to hear about the jobby job.epiphanius wrote: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.
Yeah, there is a dedicated forum under Music category, it is called Buy/Sell/Trade. You have to be logged in to visit it too. Not sure if this will work, but here is a direct linkepiphanius wrote: There was mention of an active seller's market at muffwiggler - I don't see a dedicated forum for sales. Is stuff f.s. just announced in the individual forum for that maker?
Thanks to all for this enlightening discussion.
e.
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Akai APC40, LPD8, LPK25
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
I will say that the patch panel SEM does appear to have good value for the money and has way more connections than most all-in-ones in the price range. I think it would be a great companion to a Euro setup.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
Thanks, Tranzfuse. The forum is indeed hidden from view until you sign in.
Thanks for sympathetic remarks re: the job - but it was a really stupid job anyway, so I'm looking forward to a change.
Plus - I now have time to plan a modular set up. This thread has converted me away from the Dark Energy idea.
Also - good point, Kodama. Thanks for the input.
Cheers,
e.
Thanks for sympathetic remarks re: the job - but it was a really stupid job anyway, so I'm looking forward to a change.
Plus - I now have time to plan a modular set up. This thread has converted me away from the Dark Energy idea.
Also - good point, Kodama. Thanks for the input.
Cheers,
e.
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
I just stumbled upon this bamboo case that an individual has built and is beginning to sell: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewto ... 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 too bad a deal at just over $200.
This one is very tempting. Only other one that is as tempting is the Monorocket Mission 6. I wish they made a 3u size though. I like that the bamboo case is 3u but longer than I've normally seen, at 104hp.
I'll make a decision sooner or later.
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 too bad a deal at just over $200.
This one is very tempting. Only other one that is as tempting is the Monorocket Mission 6. I wish they made a 3u size though. I like that the bamboo case is 3u but longer than I've normally seen, at 104hp.
I'll make a decision sooner or later.
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Technics 1200
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Ableton Live 8 Suite
Akai APC40, LPD8, LPK25
MOTU Ultralite mk3
Technics 1200
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
Don't look too bad.
I like the dove tail edges, looks well made in that respect.
I like the dove tail edges, looks well made in that respect.
Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
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
Here's another thread with a few more pix: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21177
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Re: If I wanted to ease into the modular synth world...
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 waiting for too (in case there is a queue of folks waiting for one already). Now I get to decide what to fill it with[nis] wrote: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
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Macbook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM
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MOTU Ultralite mk3
Technics 1200
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Macbook Pro 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM
Ableton Live 8 Suite
Akai APC40, LPD8, LPK25
MOTU Ultralite mk3
Technics 1200