Can we talk about modular synths?

[ThurberMingus]

Marbles is fricking awesome.

Uuuuhhhggghhh I’m trading some shit to someone on another forum for a Tip-top Mantis, I’m totally out of room in my HEK and I’m starting to reach the limitations of the power supply. The person I’m trading with ordered from the last Monorocket run and she’s waiting for that case to show up to send the Mantis my way.

Last week she got a tracking number and I was like “fuck it, it’s on” and ordered some shit so I can fill the case and have a fricking banging 6u.

A week later and the tracking still says “pending”. Dude built the case, apparently boxed it up, paid for shipping, but hasn’t dropped it off a FedEx (a whole other mess) for over a week.

Meanwhile I’ve got all these beautiful modules just waiting for a home.

I realize that this is the ultimate first world problem, but it’s still annoying that it’s taking this long to drop a box off.

Also I’m going to be so fucking overwhelmed when I have all my shit in one rack and I’ve had limited time with most of it

[fever606]

All of the 7U Intellijel cases seem scarce at dealers, and they're all out of stock via their own shop... makes me wonder if there's a rev coming to the design...

AYOOO Delta! That pic is still busted, I need to see the euronana hotness!

[Ghost Hip]

Meanwhile I got a second Plaits in (accidentally) for percussion duties.

I have seriously considered this. I have two MI Peaks in my rack because I found a second one used for one hundo and have no regrets.

woot! you are going to looooveeee it gurrrrrL. it's SO GOOD.

i'm gonna rando my rando's

[greyscales]

All of the 7U Intellijel cases seem scarce at dealers, and they're all out of stock via their own shop... makes me wonder if there's a rev coming to the design...

I get the feeling that they just don't do big batches. Even a lot of their modules seem out of stock in many shops.

Meanwhile I got a second Plaits in (accidentally) for percussion duties.

I have seriously considered this. I have two MI Peaks in my rack because I found a second one used for one hundo and have no regrets.:

It's nice to have one free for melodic parts and another just doing a basic kit. Stages sequences Plaits as a drum kit really well.
Currently I use Metropolis to trigger the first Plaits and use the divided clock out to trigger the percussion. Super basic set up but works for now.

[behndy]

ALL THE RANDO SEXY TIMES.

annnnnd i have to start setting aside monies now, because DAYUM it's not going to be cheap. but asked to get on the pre-order for the Pulsar-23.

[mr. sound boy king]

That Pulsar-23 looks amazing but cannot believe they went with the alligator clips. I have some old Ciat-Lonbarde gear that uses alligator clips and I strongly dislike using the alligator clips. If ever a version of the Pulsar-23 comes out with real jacks instead of clip posts I will likely "insta-buy" because I love drum machines. In this instance, the alligator clips make my purchase of a Pulsar-23 imaginary. I am willing to pay a high price for a Pulsar-23 with real jacks.

[behndy]

jia. homeboy said that he was working with real jacks to start, ended up with 100ish patch points so would be hugeeee and EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE. i don't love the idea of Alli's, but. dayum. so. so SEXY.

[Ghost Hip]

Meanwhile I got a second Plaits in (accidentally) for percussion duties.

I have seriously considered this. I have two MI Peaks in my rack because I found a second one used for one hundo and have no regrets.:

Stages sequences Plaits as a drum kit really well.

Definitely trying this when I get home!

[mr. sound boy king]

jia. homeboy said that he was working with real jacks to start, ended up with 100ish patch points so would be hugeeee and EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE. i don't love the idea of Alli's, but. dayum. so. so SEXY.

I SAID I WOULD PAY A LARGE PRICE FOR A REAL JACK VERSION. I know it can be done.

[fever606]

Mannequins Rip and Sonic Penrose incoming... Rip will likely bounce the uO_c from my rig (anyone looking for one?) but complete the "skiff as instrument" idea...

Penrose was a straight up impulse buy (stupid money sitting in Paypal)...

[behndy]

Penrose is awesome.

looks like they expect end of this year, early next for 23 Pulses. goooood. TIME. time to SAVE.

[behndy]

jia. homeboy said that he was working with real jacks to start, ended up with 100ish patch points so would be hugeeee and EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE. i don't love the idea of Alli's, but. dayum. so. so SEXY.

I SAID I WOULD PAY A LARGE PRICE FOR A REAL JACK VERSION. I know it can be done.

hee. i'm sure it can! but i think they're trying to match it to the Lyra 8 size? aftermark mod?

....... i don't need one, but i want one of those too.

[Dark Barn]

Marbles is finally on the way.

I read this this morning and I was so envious, then I got a shipment notice on mine and now I’m celebrating with you!

[fever606]

i don't need one, but i want one of those too.

I’ve played a couple of the bigger CL synths and... I... don’t really GET them. I’ve heard some really great and really interesting and supremely GODAWFUL music made with same.

I’d probably hit a Tetrax, though... that one seems to make the most sense (probably because there’s only so much going on).

[MrNovember]

i don't need one, but i want one of those too.

I’ve played a couple of the bigger CL synths and... I... don’t really GET them. I’ve heard some really great and really interesting and supremely GODAWFUL music made with same.

I’d probably hit a Tetrax, though... that one seems to make the most sense (probably because there’s only so much going on).

I'm with you on that. Haven't played any actual CL stuff, but have played all the Ieaskul F Mobenthy modules and as much as I love the ideas behind all his stuff, it's just too much work to tame and actually get good sounds out of it. I much prefer making weird noises with a more straightforward synth