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Hi all,

I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to 
take. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Robert

On Fri, 18 Oct 2002, Robert van der Kamp wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to
> take. Any suggestions?

hi robert... well, it depends on what else you have. :) i'm guessing if
this is your first LFO, you might not have a lot of other modules. if
that's the case, maybe the quad lfo is what would be the most fun for you.
but if you've got sequencers and things that give off pulses or anything
else that can mess with how an lfo works, i strongly recommend the 320.
i've got a relatively small system, but there are two 320s in it. syncing
them to clock pulses, to each other, and cross-fming them is SO much fun.
plus you can use them as VCOs if you're short on those like i am.

hope that helps!

bleep (lfo junkie).
out.

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> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to 
> take. Any suggestions?
> 
I'm assuming "first [motm] LFO" in your modular: I would suggest the 320
over the other 2 motm 'micro' lfo's (if these are the only 3 you are
comparing).

Reasons:
1 - 320 has 4 waveforms simultaneously available (other 2: limited
number of waveforms available)
2 - shape option is great for 'customizing' wave shape *and* is voltage
controllable  (e.g., change lfo waveform shape with env. gen. attack)
3 - sync in option is useful for starting a waveform "in sync" with other
control voltages (e.g., start rising edge of sawtooth along with env. gen.
attack) or "sync'ing" with a 300 (especially at lower frequencies)
4 - fm has + and - scale (e.g., env. gen. attack can decrease lfo speed)
5- can serve as low frequency audio osc w/ 1V-oct cv

Basically, the 320 is packed with great features, great quality, and
great versatility.  Then add either of the other 2 lfo's as you see your
'fun' developing.

Anyway, just my $.02, Jeff

Tough one.  One of my favorite MOTM modules is the quad lfo.  If you 
take the summed out and vary each lfo's rate *just a tiny bit* with 
respect to each other, you can get some lovely modulations.  Plus you 
can get up to 4 separate lfos from a 1U module.  Only SIN and TRI 
though.

The uLFO is very cool, too.  You get two separate LFOs again in 1U 
but you also get SQR out and different rate ranges.  Lots of fun 
packed into a 1U package.

All that said, since this is your first, I would definitely recommend 
the 2U 320.  The SYNC, FM, and SHAPE cvs are so useful and 
interesting, plus you get 4 wave shapes at once: SIN, TRI, SAW, and 
SQR.  It's a challenge to build, almost on par with the 300, but it's 
probably the best LFO module of the bunch.

Mike

--- In motm@y..., Robert van der Kamp <robnet@w...> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to 
> take. Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Robert

1st one -> MOTM-320
2nd one -> MOTM-320

:)

George
----- Original Message ----- 

From: Robert van der Kamp <robnet@...>
To: MOTM listserv <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:52 AM
Subject: [motm] Which LFO is most fun?


> Hi all,
> 
> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to 
> take. Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Robert

What about the MOTM-101 Noise/sample and hold?  While not exactly an 
LFO, it does provide very interesting-certainly complex and at times 
completely unpredictable-control voltages for your system.  As an 
added bonus, you get a great noise source!  As if that wasn't enough, 
you can use all outputs simultaneously, just like other MOTM modules.

Which is best, though?  Gee, maybe you should just buy one of each!

Chub

--- In motm@y..., Robert van der Kamp <robnet@w...> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to 
> take. Any suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Robert

I've read a lot of the other replies, and the consensus seems to be for the
320, the "mother of all LFOs".  I don't have a 320 yet, but those replies
are convincing me to get one.  My personal preference is to use a lot of
LFOs, and I have a 380 and a 390 so far.  I like both of them.  My hesitance
on the 320 is that I get only one LFO in 2U.  But I do appreciate its
features.  For me the best compromise is the 390, in which one of the LFOs
has an FM input (that I drive with the other LFO quite often).  I personally
would recommend getting 2 390's to start (4 lights! fun...fun...fun...).
And a 320 next.  I do like the 380, too, especially the mixed output.  But
having voltage controlled LFOs is important... especially if you have other
LFOs to control them with!

-Richard Brewster

----- Original Message -----

From: "Robert van der Kamp" <robnet@...>
To: "MOTM listserv" <motm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:52 AM
Subject: [motm] Which LFO is most fun?


> Hi all,
>
> I'm getting my first LFO, and can't decide which one to
> take. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Robert
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Remember, Richard-the 320 makes a useful VCO as well!  That makes the
2U space well worth the price of admission!

Chub

Uncle!  Uncle!  I'm convinced.  Now, am I going to get ONE or TWO?
Decisions, decisions.

-Richard

> Remember, Richard-the 320 makes a useful VCO as well!  That makes the
> 2U space well worth the price of admission!
>
> Chub
>

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.
Looks like the 320 is your fav LFO.

- Robert