[sdiy] Optimum layout

[harry]

I like to normalize patches.. so I would set it up as a number of
functional mini synths...

those who would FLAME ME will say that will stifle their creativity
by 'suggesting' certain well... NORMAL type sounds...

too bad... my .02   ;^P

H^) harry

Laurie Biddulph wrote:

> Hi,I am building a modular synth using MOTM sized modules. My cabinet
> is 20U wide and 10U high. I am wondering if there is a preferred
> layout of modules in a system that makes best use of the patch cables
> (keeping them short and as tidy as possible while maximising access to
> the front panels) as well as conforming with the more common ways the
> modules are used together? For example, would you group all modules
> together, for example :-
>
>    * all the VCOs, then the VCA.s then the VCFs......
>
> or would you group them for optimum operation like, for example:-
>
>    *  VCO - [ADSR - VCF] - [ADSR - VCA]......., or
>    * VCO - VCO - VCO - MIXER - [ADSR - VCF] - [ADSR - VCA].........
>
> My system currently consists of:-
>
>   1. 3 x VCO
>   2. 1 x VCF
>   3. 1 x VCA
>   4. 2 x ADSR
>   5. 2 x VC-LFO
>   6. 1 x NOISE
>   7. 2 x 3-channel mixer
>   8. 1 x MIDI-CV
>   9. 1 x Output Module (tone controls and headphone amp)
>
>
> Best Regards
> (Mr) Laurie Biddulph
> http://www.ozemail.com.au/~boobies Tel: +61 2 4340 1525
> Fax: +61 2 4340 0936

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