Back to the topic.... One of the reasons people liked the ARP 1601/1613 sequencer is precisely because you had to play it or else be stuck hearing the same 16 note loop driving a monosynth with an LFO doing a filter sweep. The limited controls were sufficient and immediate to effect interesting chan...

on one hand we have this thread about getting stuff to stay in tune... on the other hand the very same folk are going mad about getting the new STG oscillators.. which purposefully go out of tune.. I dont get it.. Fair point. For me, it's not so much the out-of-tune that bothers me. It's more the t...

never heard of this torso thing....will have to check. i suppose that I should have constrained the basic consideration here to midi sequencers. Agree - the Torso thing looks interesting. I think designers feel they have to either create a performance controller or a sequencer. One's primary purpos...

For me it's mostly about my ability to play the instrument live and expressively, within my limits - and interface is of course crucial to that. But imo both the C15 (which I have) and the Moog One (which I don't) are highly expressive performance instruments with almost completely opposing interfa...

one other thought - the reason a violin (or guitar or trumpet or ) works is that by definition, the controls/command set is very limited. It's what you do with those controls and how you interact with them that gives rise to the musical expressions. Easy to learn the command set, takes a long time t...

For a long time I had a Notron sequencer (or two or three). They tried to strike a balance between functionality and ease of use. Their approach was to implement a number of basic functions and allow you to combine them in many different ways to produce results that were often surprising and mostly ...

In the old days, we had a timer to know when the MiniMoog and others were stable enough to tune -- the lava lamp. Once the lava inside started to loosen up and flow then we knew the room temperature and gear were stable for tuning. (joking a bit but not joking. If the room was cold the lava lamp too...

Follow-up --- probably a combination of being tired, impatience, and the module not being screwed in, but I must have let up on the encoder press too early or my hand twitched or something. Today, under more controlled conditions (and patience) I held the encoder down until the menu appeared and sta...

all good points. I didn't state my quals as bragging, but just to focus on other possible non-obvious issues, but you all are right -- it was late in the day, I was moving through the process quickly and I should go back and recheck one thing at a time. I did spend time pulling down the recommended/...

ok, I must be a stump about this, but how do I stay on and then enter the Calibration menu? I hold down the left encoder on power up, I briefly see the two choices, but then it exits quickly to the last app I had loaded. What do I do once those two choices are on the screen and the timer bar is goi...

ok, I must be a stump about this, but how do I stay on and then enter the Calibration menu? I hold down the left encoder on power up, I briefly see the two choices, but then it exits quickly to the last app I had loaded. What do I do once those two choices are on the screen and the timer bar is goin...

FWIW, I've had an order in for a Grove Dual oscillator since May. Although a recent comment from John about his paint dryer being on the fritz and not being able to complete panels may be contributing to that delay. I would echo Ockeghem's comments about availability. Unless you're buying new module...

So, maybe I'm approaching this whole thing wrong. What do you guys do that have large systems and have been working with modular for years? In my modest configuration, I have: a module with cv inputs expecting 0 to 3.3v (~5v with a simple mod), modules with cv input and out ranges set to -3.5v -> +...

Hey all, I’m think of buying an Oberheim ob8. Seller saying Arpeggiator only sounds 6 different notes and keys contacts are not a %100. Will this be a serious issue ? Or just a simple cleaning fix. Thanks ! If it's only sounding 6 notes, that implies 2 voices are bad/need service. In the past, I've...

The problem is probably that your ported modules haven't been modified to provide more reasonable CV input and output ranges, nor expanded with appropriate attenuators. Which is understandable, as this is (I assume) a much bigger job than re-panneling and making the needed power changes. So I belie...

So, maybe I'm approaching this whole thing wrong. What do you guys do that have large systems and have been working with modular for years? In my modest configuration, I have: a module with cv inputs expecting 0 to 3.3v (~5v with a simple mod), modules with cv input and out ranges set to -3.5v -> +6...

I typically use the STG Mixer to do this since it has a +5v wired to one of the mixer inputs, so by combining attenuation on an input plus the offset on another, I can get what I want, but it seems a shame to tie up an entire quality mixer like that just for level+offset duties. Did you take a look...

I've been looking at the suggestions. The Q125 looks like a generally good choice, but it's a single processor per 1U. I typically use the STG Mixer to do this since it has a +5v wired to one of the mixer inputs, so by combining attenuation on an input plus the offset on another, I can get what I wa...

Does anyone make a dedicated quad cv shifter? Ideally it could do shifting and scaling, but I'd be happy with just shifting. The reason is I have some modules that prefer 0 -> +5v modulation inputs rather than 0 - 10 or +/-10. Right now I end up using an attenuator + a mixer to scale and shift a typ...

I have a Peterson VS-1 permanently patched into a mult. Just run a cable from any waveform output to the mult and tune away. I've seen them on Reverb.com for under $100.

It can also tune audio coming from a monitor/speaker or whatever as well.

:tu: I'm seeing the Grove 904 turning up in several setups. I think I'm going to have to check this filter out! I wonder if the filter fairy is watching over you? Perhaps a 294A will show up under your pillow.....or doorstep. :hihi: Check your email...I need feedback!! Speaking of the Grove filter ...

Nice setup and the Box-11’s were definitely what I was planning on doing myself. However, I’ve heard that their depth has been an issue with some manufacturers modules being too deep. So, for me anyway, it looks like I’m going the Cabinet route to hopefully avoided this scenario in the future. Have...

I wrote this up with some diagrams, a link to the wayback archive of legoluft's original post, as well as a PDF version of it too (in case web archive wayback ever does something) http://sunshine-jones.com/jupiter-4-cv-gate-mod/ I'd LOVE to do this to mine, but I can not bear to drill holes in my b...

note that if it's hot glue, then isopropyl alcohol loosens/dissolves it and makes it easier to remove.

(got that tip from a tech when I was working on Waldorf Waves)

A few comments from someone experienced with synths but still a relative newbie with a modest 5U system - I have a couple DotCom ++ modules. Yes, they are more cramped than others, but my view is that if they are not functions you are constantly tweaking, they are great for the added functionality. ...