Hi,
Yes, since you are using a computer and MIDI and you want some polyphony you
are probably really going to want one of these:
https://www.synthtech.com/motm650.htmlThere are a few others out there by other manufactures but the MOTM-650
seems to have the best feature set. I don't have one yet but as soon as they
are available, sometime this month hopefully, credit card balances willing,
I'm going to get one!
I just started putting together my MOTM modular a little over 2 months ago.
(there are a few pictures of my progress in the photo's section of this
forum) Here one way you could start out with a suggested purchase order:
CABINET:
If you want a cabinet that is good looking, strong, portable and relatively
inexpensive for what you get buy one of these EWI cases for $115:
http://www.audiopile.net/products/Cases/RUE-10_series_rack_cases/R10UE-10_cutsheet.asp
I own 4 of them now (only 2 for the modular) and think they are great.
Thanks to Richard Brewster for the suggestion/example which you might find
interesting too:
http://pugix.com/synth/portable-rack-cabinets/ (Or you
could make yourself some nice oak, maple, mahogany etc studio racks if you
are handy with woodworking)
Get a pair of MOTM-19A horizontal module mounting rails. $49:
http://www.synthtech.com/testcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=181
MOTM-950 POWER SUPPLY:
Similar to the 900 but this one adds a +5 supply needed for the MIDI->CV
converter. It's a kit too! $190:
http://www.synthtech.com/testcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=190
MOTM-650 MIDI-CV
As mentioned above. $499:
http://www.synthtech.com/testcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=237
MOTM-440 VCF:
I love this filter! $389:
http://www.synthtech.com/testcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=222
Listen to the samples here!
https://www.synthtech.com/motm440.htmlTOTAL $1242 (not counting shipping etc)
SO! There it is, one possible start to your new modular. It gives you a way
to mount, protect and transport your synth, a way to power it, an interface
for controlling it from your computer and other MIDI devices and an awesome
filter to start shaping your existing sound sources. And with tons of
expansion space/power for additional modules and functionality. It went over
your budget a little though but it gives you a great foundation that you can
have fun with right away.
Beyond that, the sky's the limit (or rather your ceiling, walls and credit
limit! ;-). To get to the point of a standard basic fully workable modular
synth (no real set way of doing things but you know what I mean) you might
want to add the following (not necessarily in this order):
MOTM-101 Noise/S&H$309
MOTM-190 Dual VCA/RM$309
MOTM-300 Ultra-VCO$449
MOTM-390 Dual LFO $219
MOTM-800 ADSR EG $199
MOTM-800 ADSR EG $199(yeah, it's really nice to have a
2nd one, one for the VCA and one for the VCF)
Patch cords, at least $100 worth?
TOTAL$1784(not counting shipping etc)
GRAND TOTAL for all above is a little over $3000
To get started with DIY (Do It Yourself) building check out Oakley and Bride
Chamber and explore from there:
http://www.oakleysound.co.uk/projects.htmhttp://www.bridechamber.com/bridechamber.com/Synth%20Modules.htmlBest of luck!
John L Rice
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paul thanks for the info.
as i was getting into this i got the good weller station to help take
my projects off the breadboard.
i definitely have loads of audio sources just waiting to get filtered
by something. the flexibility of being able to process audio and be
be a synth is why i find the modular system so appealing. that and
the hands on thing. i do most of my producing within the computer and
taking sound out of the computer and running it through alsorts of
things then back into the computer is something i do alot to alter the
tones i am working with.
to then become a midi controlled synth would i then get a midi-cv
converter then a vco, eg, and vca?
many thanks.
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