> Anybody compared the Blacet ring mod to the MOTM? I've got space for one
> more Blacet module in my frac-rac, and am considerring the ring-mod. I just
> built the Blacet mixer-processor, and it's a handy little module: a 3-input
> mixer for both audio and CV, + another channel that is a simple
> gain-control and inverter. Very cool little piece.
I have a Klang Werk. I haven't played it that much, but I'm impressed
with it. I think Blacet intended it to be used largely as a 1-in 1-out
processor, with the internal carrier. It sounds, well, clangy. As you
said, the 110 ring mod sounds very clean and hard - to get good sounds out
of it I think you have to really know what to put in. Klang Werk seems
to be easier to elicit musical tones from, both in and out of tune. I
haven't tried using it without the carrier, as an "abstract ring
modulator". Also I haven't checked its CV nulling :) The overdrive
knob is quite nice too.
Overall it's a good sounding, interesting module. If I moved the modular
around a lot I would probably be a little worried about the durability of
Blacet modules - although that may only be because we have MOTM to compare
it to :) But since it's a studio only rig, no problem. (This isn't meant
as unfair criticism of Blacet modules - I doubt anything I built DIY
would be durable enough for gigging either, unless I filled the case with
Silly Putty as somebody on synth-diy suggested!)
peace,
Chris