I got my first batch of MOTM modules soldered together and passing
audio this weekend. I have a bare minimum system so far, with one 300
VCO, one 490 "Moog" VCF, one 190 VCA and two 800 envelopes. I was able
to patch together a few bass, lead, string and FM sounds with this
setup. The FM was done by putting the VCF into self-oscillation and
modulating the 300 VCO.
Here's a picture of my system so far:
http://www.jefflaity.com/gallery/studio_0205/IMG_9540The first thing that grabbed me about the sound of the MOTM was the
bass. I thought I had some synths with bass before (Super Jupiter,
Andromeda, CZ-101) but this system makes them all sound like frozen
Atkins dinners. The whole system sounds very big and authoritative. And
this is with just one oscillator! I've always built synth tones
starting with two oscillators, but when one sounds this good you don't
always need it. Of course, I can't wait to get a few more VCOs and
filters for some real fun.
Here's my first demo using the system. All of the sounds are from the
MOTM modular except for the drum loops (Stylus) and synth pad starting
from bar 3 (Andromeda). It's kinda lame fusion/funk stuff, but I was
just messing around to see what the system is capable of.
http://www.jefflaity.com/music/MP3/MOTM_fusunk.mp3