MOTM

Hello, and welcome to the world of MOTM!

> I hunger for real analog goodness
You've come to the right place.

> the squeal of hot oscillators, and
Paul has figured out how to make a temp-stable oscillator without an oven!

> buttery hum of a counterclockwise filter.
Well, since a setting of "counterclockwise" on MOTM filters is sub-audible,
nothing hums unless either a) you have a grounding problem or b) you do the
humming.  :^)

Your list of starting modules looks fine.  The 420 is a very cool filter -
very flexible, and it really screams.  One module I would add to your
initial list is a VCA.  You'll find you can NEVER get enough of these.  The
only bummer is that [I think] the 110 VCA/RingMod is sold out, and at
present the 130 Dual VCA is not yet available.  I believe that a new RingMod
module is in the works as well.  In any case, if the 110 is sold out, you
may have to go a more DIY route for a VCA.  I hate to have to suggest
something other than MOTM, but you might want to check out Oakley's VCA
module.  It's MOTM-compatible and has three VCAs in a 2U format.  You'll
have to purchase the parts and front panel yourself, but it can be a very
rewarding experience.  Check out http://www.oakleysound.com/vca.htm.

One other module I would suggest is the 850 pedal interface.  There's
nothing like being able to do filter sweeps with your foot while playing
your bass (or tweaking controls) with your hands - and the price is right.

If you're serious about portability, you may want to consider a SKB "pop-up
mixer case".  It allows for 2 rows by 10U of modules and is much shallower
than a standard case.  If you go this route, in order to get the most bang
for the space used, you may want to get the 490 Moog ladder instead of the
420, as it is only 1U in width (although it lacks HP and notch settings).  I
believe Paul is also working on a special 2U power supply solution for SKB
owners.  It'll fit sideways under the second row thereby freeing up 3U of
space the 900 would take.  Larry Hendry has designed this solution in the
meantime: http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/power.htm.

Get ready to become a slave to the MOTM addiction!  You might as well
forward your paychecks to Paul now...

Cheers,
George Kisslak

----- Original Message -----
From: sevrinbang <scott@...>
To: <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 3:23 PM
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.
>
> I have a lot of experience with computer-based music, and rock music
> (I'm a recovering professional bassist), so I know what I'm getting in
> to.  Do you have any suggestions for module choice, or any other
> ideas?  I'm trying to put together a powerful, fun, portable kit.
>
> I appreciate any feedback you might have for me.