Trevor,
I'm also in process of planning a panel (in this case, my second) and
based on what I've been contemplating, I'll share a couple of
suggestions for your consideration:
1) You may want to reevaluate your choice of Universal Audio
Processor as VCA/output mixer, given your intended processing
applications; the UAP offers only one stereo panning input, whereas
the Dual Channel Stereo Mixer (DCSM) offers two. With the Wilson
Analog Delay (WAD) and Frequency Shifter (FRS) as core modules, I
suspect you'll often find yourself wanting to vary the spatial
location of multiple outputs (i.e. the WAD delay A/B outputs, FRS
up/downshift, etc).
Pairing a DCSM with a Cross-fader (XFAD) or Active Processor (ACPR)
would, I think, allow you a lot of flexibility. For example, to mix
four signals to a stereo output pair, balance two signals using the
XFAD/ACPR, and then route its output to both DCSM aux inputs, which
leaves you with full voltage control of amplitude and panning for the
two standard DCSM channels. Alternatively, you could use the DCSM to
mix three mono channels (two VCA channels panned hard left, left aux
as third input), cross-fade between this mix and a fourth signal
using the XFAD/ACPR, and finally route the cross-fader output through
the DCSM right aux to your external mixer/recorder. The XFAD can also
be used as an inter-patch VCA, and the ACPR adds a handy voltage
processor/manual morph controller.
2) I believe the Wave Multipliers (VCM) offer you a wider range of
possibilities than the Triple Waveshapers: three distinct sub-modules
versus three identical waveshapers. Although it's been some time
since I worked with the latter module, you might find the Multipliers
more effective in processing external sounds than the Waveshapers,
which as I recall were generally more useful in synth patches.
3) Based on my experience with the modules you are considering and
the comments above, I would opt for the following complement:
WAD Wilson Analog Delay
FRS+ADP Frequency Shifter + Adaptors
DCSM Dual Channel Stereo Mixer
ACPR Active Processor
VCM Wave Multipliers
EQ Resonant Equalizer
DSG Dual Slope Generator
Best of luck with your selections, and let us know what you decide!
Chris
I'm also in process of planning a panel (in this case, my second) and
based on what I've been contemplating, I'll share a couple of
suggestions for your consideration:
1) You may want to reevaluate your choice of Universal Audio
Processor as VCA/output mixer, given your intended processing
applications; the UAP offers only one stereo panning input, whereas
the Dual Channel Stereo Mixer (DCSM) offers two. With the Wilson
Analog Delay (WAD) and Frequency Shifter (FRS) as core modules, I
suspect you'll often find yourself wanting to vary the spatial
location of multiple outputs (i.e. the WAD delay A/B outputs, FRS
up/downshift, etc).
Pairing a DCSM with a Cross-fader (XFAD) or Active Processor (ACPR)
would, I think, allow you a lot of flexibility. For example, to mix
four signals to a stereo output pair, balance two signals using the
XFAD/ACPR, and then route its output to both DCSM aux inputs, which
leaves you with full voltage control of amplitude and panning for the
two standard DCSM channels. Alternatively, you could use the DCSM to
mix three mono channels (two VCA channels panned hard left, left aux
as third input), cross-fade between this mix and a fourth signal
using the XFAD/ACPR, and finally route the cross-fader output through
the DCSM right aux to your external mixer/recorder. The XFAD can also
be used as an inter-patch VCA, and the ACPR adds a handy voltage
processor/manual morph controller.
2) I believe the Wave Multipliers (VCM) offer you a wider range of
possibilities than the Triple Waveshapers: three distinct sub-modules
versus three identical waveshapers. Although it's been some time
since I worked with the latter module, you might find the Multipliers
more effective in processing external sounds than the Waveshapers,
which as I recall were generally more useful in synth patches.
3) Based on my experience with the modules you are considering and
the comments above, I would opt for the following complement:
WAD Wilson Analog Delay
FRS+ADP Frequency Shifter + Adaptors
DCSM Dual Channel Stereo Mixer
ACPR Active Processor
VCM Wave Multipliers
EQ Resonant Equalizer
DSG Dual Slope Generator
Best of luck with your selections, and let us know what you decide!
Chris