Welcome! I got into MOTM the same way you did-- the Nord Mod wasn't quite cutting it.
First off, if you're looking for an extremely cheap (and simplistic) drum machine, you might check out the Alesis SR-16. Can be had for cheaper than the ER-1, but all the sounds are samples, and you can't off-load sequences. I don't know what all your requirements are in this arena.
I haven't gotten about to live sequencing, so I can't help you there.
If you're going portable, you HAVE to start off with a SKB pop-up case. The modules all fit, depth-wise, and it's 10x more portable than your usual rack gear. I used to have a full-depth Calzone, and the SKB was a god-send.
Given that, you have 2 rows for modules, plus 2U extra. Paul S. sez you can mount the power-supply behind the extra 2U, and I'm pretty sure others have done this, but I haven't tried it myself yet. Probably a very good idea, considering the size of the PS.
The micro-modules are really handy for the SKB. If you have a fair ammount of time, you might consider holding off on the 420, and wait for the 490 (Moogly LPF). OTOH, the 420 is more versitle (sp?). I consider the 850 a necessity now-- two hands are no longer enough; gotta get that foot action going. One of my favorite modules is the 420. It will mangle your sounds but good. I think you're right on about the 380-- I like the 320, but one's just not enough, and you want to save space.
Hope this helps!
--PBr
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From: sevrinbang [mailto:
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Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:24 PM
To:
motm@yahoogroups.comSubject: [motm] New List Member
Hello list people.
I hunger for real analog goodness, the squeal of hot oscillators, and
buttery hum of a counterclockwise filter.
My Nord Modular left me wanting more presence, wishing to reach inside
the box and repatch the cables. I stumbled on MOTM, listened to the
demos, saw the pictures, and new I'd found were I was going.
I have a few questions for you. I'm putting together a live kit to
perform on and jam with friends. I was wondering how you sequence
things. I like 303 style stepping, and the Future-Retro Mobius looks
pretty swell for this.
Here's what I was thinking about putting together for my starting kit:
MOTM 900 (power supply)
420 (VCF)
380 (Quad LFO)
310 (micro VCO)
800 (envelope generator)
Future-Retro Mobius
A cheap drum machine to get me started (Korg ER-1?)
I already have a Mackie 1202-vlz.