MOTM

Welcome!  I got into MOTM the same way you did-- the Nord Mod wasn't quite cutting it.

First off, if you're looking for an extremely cheap (and simplistic) drum machine, you might check out the Alesis SR-16.  Can be had for cheaper than the ER-1, but all the sounds are samples, and you can't off-load sequences.  I don't know what all your requirements are in this arena.

I haven't gotten about to live sequencing, so I can't help you there.

If you're going portable, you HAVE to start off with a SKB pop-up case.  The modules all fit, depth-wise, and it's 10x more portable than your usual rack gear.  I used to have a full-depth Calzone, and the SKB was a god-send.

Given that, you have 2 rows for modules, plus 2U extra.  Paul S. sez you can mount the power-supply behind the extra 2U, and I'm pretty sure others have done this, but I haven't tried it myself yet.  Probably a very good idea, considering the size of the PS.

The micro-modules are really handy for the SKB.  If you have a fair ammount of time, you might consider holding off on the 420, and wait for the 490 (Moogly LPF).  OTOH, the 420 is more versitle (sp?).  I consider the 850 a necessity now-- two hands are no longer enough; gotta get that foot action going.  One of my favorite modules is the 420.  It will mangle your sounds but good.  I think you're right on about the 380-- I like the 320, but one's just not enough, and you want to save space.

Hope this helps!

--PBr

-----Original Message-----
From: sevrinbang [mailto:scott@...]
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:24 PM
To: motm@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [motm] New List Member


Hello list people.  

I hunger for real analog goodness, the squeal of hot oscillators, and
buttery hum of a counterclockwise filter.

My Nord Modular left me wanting more presence, wishing to reach inside
the box and repatch the cables.  I stumbled on MOTM, listened to the
demos, saw the pictures, and new I'd found were I was going.

I have a few questions for you.  I'm putting together a live kit to
perform on and jam with friends.  I was wondering how you sequence
things.  I like 303 style stepping, and the Future-Retro Mobius looks
pretty swell for this.

Here's what I was thinking about putting together for my starting kit:
MOTM 900 (power supply) 
     420 (VCF)          
     380 (Quad LFO)     
     310 (micro VCO)    
     800 (envelope generator)
Future-Retro Mobius    
A cheap drum machine to get me started (Korg ER-1?)

I already have a Mackie 1202-vlz.