Well everyone, I will try to give a better idea of what i will be using theseMOTM
modules for. I would like to get everything form minimoog sounds, to classic moog
modular patches, to modular type sounds effects. I have many other midi synths
(nord, virus, prophet, roland, waldorf) to name a few, and have a few ways to
control the MOTM. First I can do cv-midi conversion from my Waldorf pulse cv
conversotr (until I can affors a jkj, kenton, or encore) and I also have recently
picked up a Doepfer MAQ 16/3. I dont know if Ill use my MOTM system as a
processor, probally not much, more for sound creation and the disting modular
type sounds of something like Raymond Scotts sounds (if I can). Hope this gives
everyone a better idea on what to recommend for me.
Thx
Jim
jwbarlow@... wrote:
> My comments are below:
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 8:00:00 AM, jlarryh@... writes:
>
> >> Paul has recommended the following system to satrt with any
> >> additional recomendations ?
> >> 1ea MOTM-900 Power Supply
> >> 1ea MOTM-300 VCO
> >> 1ea MOTM-320 VC LFO
> >> 1ea MOTM-120 Sub-Octave Mux
> >> 1ea MOTM-110 VCA/Ring Mod (mostly for the Ring Mod part)
>
> >Boy, it is so hard to exclude any of them. Certainly, that looks like
> >a
> >great start. Since I seem to remember that you have some other synth gear,
> >you might want to consider the processing power of the MOTM-410.
> >
> >When your pocketbook can stand it, I would then buy:
> >1ea MOTM-800 EG
> >1ea MOTM-420 or 440 filter.
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 9:47:00 AM, tentochi@... writes:
>
> >My suggestion would be to bypass the '120 for now and add an '800 EG and
> >a
> >VCF--probably the most versatile is the '440 which is an MS-20 filter with
> >lots more flexibility.
>
> >If you are a seasoned electronic musician and DIYer, pass over these
> >comments and pass them on to all of the newbies who have just seen the
> >MOTM/EM light!
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 10:31:24 AM, etan@... writes (5 or 6 times
> by my count):
>
> >For any aspiring Jean Michael Jarre fan, I'd recommend adding a
> >second
> >300 VCO and the 440 VCF. I've been a customer since Dec 99 and just
> >built my second VCO, The difference is amazing. A must for tuned
> >intervals and ring modulation.
>
> Paul's recommendations are somewhat different than mine might be (without
> knowing what other instruments you might be using with your MOTM). Since I
> have know idea what your experience with EM or modulars is I'd point out two
> different extremes in system design: 1) building a system from scratch, 2)
> adding on two existing EM instruments. These two different starting points
> would necessitate different starting modules.
>
> First note, a basic analog synth consists of VCOs (1 to 4), VCFs (at lest one
> low pass filter with possibly a band pass and high pass), EGs (minimum one,
> but usually at lest two -- one for VCF, another for VCA), and a VCA. After
> this set of modules has been acquired additional modules can be added to suit
> ones taste.
>
> For 1) I'd suggest getting one or two VCOs first, along with one VCF (I'd say
> the 420 since it's multi mode, or the 440 since it's great), at least one 800
> EG (preferably two), and a 110 VCA/RM. Then I'd add on additional VCOs, EGs,
> LFOs, VCFs, etc.
>
> For 2) I'd suggest getting a 410 triple Resonant VCF, a 120, a 110, and then
> start adding the VCOs the LFO and all the other stuff. As others have pointed
> out, to build a good size modular will take a little while, but you can do it
> slowly and methodically, and to suit your own tastes after you get the basic
> core set of modules.
>
> Welcome!
> JB
>
>