MOTM

I don't think anyone ever responded to this question. The cool thing about
modulars is that there is no universal "best" way. Everyone has different
needs, and different arrangements will be most efficient for them. You may
even find that your needs change over time, and wish to rearrange things
later. You're paying extra for the flexibility of a true modular, you may as
well use it!

A couple of common configs:
1. Arranged around "voices" - for bigger systems that can go polyphonic,
VCO,VCO,VCF,EG,EG,VCA + extras, repeated is common.
2. Arranged around certain module groupings that you commonly patch
together.

One thing that has a big impact on the number of patchcords you have to use
is the distribution of kbd CVs and Gates to everything. Many modular systems
like Moog and Emu have a subsystem for these signals that allow you to "firm
wire" or "normal" them behind the panels using switches. I find that to be
very useful. Our recent discussion about Larry's magic bus also centered on
distributing important signals around the system.

Dave

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CHRIS PARKER [mailto:CPARKER@...]
> Sent: Monday, October 18, 1999 1:38 PM
> To: motm@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [motm] Dumb Power Supply Question?
>
> I do have one question I would like to throw out to the list.
> Has there been any discussion about how you would group modules
> in the racks?  For example, is it best to follow a left-to-right,
> VCO-to-VCF-to-VCA arrangement, or are there better ways to do
> this?  Any input would be appreciated!