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Subject: Re: [motm] The layout of a modular synthesiser

From: eric f <ach_gott@...>
Date: 2007-08-02

Here is how I do mine, keeping in mind that 45% of the time, it ends up being a monosynth (still waiting on that MOTM-950, 15.5 months since payment and counting)... Four rows of lovely Bridechamber cabinetry, the first two are divided between oscillators and Z0s on the left with a very dark 650 abreast, filters on the right.  The third row alternates between LFOs, EGs, and VCAs, the fourth is dedicated to miscellaneous. 
 
This arrangement doesn't prevent the spaghetti soup syndrome, but nice, thick ( a la Stooge) patch cables that are color differentiated help a lot.  (Hello, Doug, I have $500 budgeted for a large cable order whenever you're ready....)
 
I like Chub's idea of concentric module arrangements, but at this point, I've consigned myself to the pasta.  I don't think any arrangement will defeat the syndrome.
 
cheers,
eric f

wjhall11 <wjhall@...> wrote:
All - we want to develop a page on our site to present philosophies of
synth layout. We want to present your expert thoughts on the subject
(and thus also benefit from them <G>). So - for instance - when you
put your modules into your synth cases, what do you group together and
why? Do you put your Oscillators at the top, filters below? Why?
What have you found to be most intuitive / ergonomic? Can you point
us to publications on the subject that have influenced you? Thank you
all. Bill and Will