when I post a link it's to an old WIP I had that isn't updating

Oh I'm not sure why that would be.

bought a stereo filter

I think that makes a lot of sense. And they work as dual mono as well. As you may know, resonant filters on full resonance are sinewave oscillators. FM one into the other, or both into eachother, and you'll find a lot of crazy sounds there too.

they don't seem as versatile as Maths?

In what way? Focusing just on the ARC now, it's really similar to Maths, both are Buchla/Serge style envelope generators. On the downside, ARC doesn't have the two passive attenuverter channels that Maths has in the middle (channel 2 and 3). But in return, ARC has logarithmic to exponential control on both rise and fall right on the panel, one more logic (X>Y) and End of Rise and End of Fall on both channels, instead of just End of Rise on Maths on the left channel and just End of Cycle on the right. You already have the Befaco Atte for attenuvertion, so the ARC sounds better to me for a lower price.

was planning on using FX aid as chorus, flange, phaser, delay, other sorts of stuff and not using it's reverb

Okay, that makes sense. I assumed that the FX aid could play multiple effects at once.

classical pianist

If you're a classical pianist then I'm sure you won't enjoy the Chord fully.

either Moog unit would leave me only 28HP in the bottom row

The good thing about the Moogs is that if your rack is full, you can banish it back to its own box and you have a lot of new space.

I'm going to get started with what I have

Sure, some people never have any sound sources in their rack and just treat it as a pedal board and that's totally fine.

also likely need a mixer then, wouldn't I? Any recommendations there?

It seems to me that the Befaco Atte that you already have, could work as a simple mono mixer, its page mentions that it can handle audio signals and the panel signals that the Ins are passed down the chain. But I do notice that the grey label at the top of the module page doesn't mention mixer. I find that these labels are quite accurate, if the label is not there then there's usually something else going on. I would give it a try and if it doesn't work, a mixer doesn't have to be complicated. If you do later plan on adding voices, many (quad) VCAs pass their signal to the last channel, then you don't need a dedicated mixer module to re-mix those signals. I already mentioned Veils and Intellijel has the Quad VCA. For a dedicated mixer, Doepfer (stereo or mono) modules are good value for money. Some more expensive mixers may do things like overdriving etc. .

What if I ran a reverb as a send effect, how does one go about that in eurorack?

I'm not sure what you mean. You can double the outgoing signal anywhere with your stacking cables and put one exit on the reverb and one exit on a VCA/mixer. Put the reverb full wet so the signals don't cancel out on eachother. Does that answer your question?

EDITED Yesterday, 20:56

Thanks for all your input!

If you put your rack on public and post the link, it will appear on the forum as an interactive rack.

Done. Feel free to click through. For some reason when I post a link it's to an old WIP I had that isn't updating. It's been like this for a few days.

For a rack like this, it is common to add something like Mutable Instruments Ears or Mikrophonie right at the front. It boosts the signal to Eurorack levels. It's essentially your output module, but in reverse. Things like filters and distortions react differently to different gain levels. Both of these are not in stereo though.

I'll consider this, thanks! I'm fine with my initial input being mono. I even considered a mono filter, but figured maybe down the road I would want to modulate L and R separate on a filter, or filter a crazy FX signal from FX aid, so I just hedged my bets and bought a stereo filter just in case.

Behringer is obviously hideous and shite, but you don't need me to tell you that. I always mention ARC by NANO and Rampage by Befaco as affordable Maths equivalents.

Yeah, I plan to get Maths if I get more comfortable with Abacus. I just can't justify spending upwards of $400 on a module that everyone seems to love and consider essential when I'm not even sure I'll get on with it. I've been watching tutorial videos though and I can see why everyone loves the module. I looked into those other units you mentioned and they don't seem as versatile as Maths?

I wonder if Zverb and FX Aid will play too much in the same ball park. Zverb is also mono in, while the rest of your current setup is stereo.

I unfortunately overlooked that Zverb is mono in :/ that sucks. I liked how it sounded quite a bit from the demos, too. I was planning on using FX aid as chorus, flange, phaser, delay, other sorts of stuff and not using it's reverb. But I'm also considering getting a chronoblob delay because I used one in VCV rack and quite liked it. So then maybe I could use FX aid as chorus/verb and chronoblob as delay. Keep the Zverb for when I'm fine with a mono input signal.

A mult could be good, but in your case I think two small stackable cables would suffice. You can stack on both ends, so it's essentially 1 signal into 3. It's cheaper and you don't lose the (soon to be very limited ;) ) HP space.

I actually bought two stackable cables! And then 8 each regular cables of different lengths from sweetwater, so a total of 26 patch cables to start me off. Hopefully that's enough.

I don't think Chord has an use case in your system. It will be similar to the samples you recorded in your other synths or DAW or on the Nebulae. If you record some chords on your usual synth, you have total freedom and complexity. All of the notes you play on a synth have their own timing, envelopes, individual filter movement. Chord just outputs a set of notes without all that (im)perfection. I'm not sure what your further synth setup looks like, but have you considered a Moog Mavis or Mother32 or Labyrinth as a future sound source? You have the space on the second row. Plaits, as you mention, is also a popular choice.

Thanks for the input on the Chord. I have actually considered the Labyrinth, and now I'm considering a Subharmonicon as well which I bet would be GREAT sample material for the Nebulae. The labyrinth interests me with its generative sequences. I'm not opposed to this rack being completely atonal. I'm well versed in diatonic music, keyboards (I'm a classical pianist), all that stuff and sometimes just want to get away from thinking about notes entirely. That's kind of the inspiration with this rack. Still, either Moog unit would leave me only 28HP in the bottom row, though. I'm going to get started with what I have, and as I get more used to my gear/equipment I'll consider what else I'd like to buy. If I were to buy one of those units though, I would also likely need a mixer then, wouldn't I? Any recommendations there?

What if I ran a reverb as a send effect, how does one go about that in eurorack?

EDITED Yesterday, 19:41

If you put your rack on public and post the link, it will appear on the forum as an interactive rack.

For a rack like this, it is common to add something like Mutable Instruments Ears or Mikrophonie right at the front. It boosts the signal to Eurorack levels. It's essentially your output module, but in reverse. Things like filters and distortions react differently to different gain levels. Both of these are not in stereo though.

Alternatively, VCAs with extra gain (i.g. Mutable Instruments Veils) can also boost the signal to the right level for both L and R signals. The advantage of the first method is that you also get a gate, envelope follower and a piezo microphone. The envelope follower will work nicely with the Nebulae. The raw piezo noise works surprisingly well with tons of reverb and effects.

If you're not going to record with the in L & R from the Nebulae, but will only put samples on the USB stick, you can skip the above contemplations.

Behringer is obviously hideous and shite, but you don't need me to tell you that. I always mention ARC by NANO and Rampage by Befaco as affordable Maths equivalents.

I wonder if Zverb and FX Aid will play too much in the same ball park. Zverb is also mono in, while the rest of your current setup is stereo.

A mult could be good, but in your case I think two small stackable cables would suffice. You can stack on both ends, so it's essentially 1 signal into 3. It's cheaper and you don't lose the (soon to be very limited ;) ) HP space.

plaits? qu-bit chord2

I don't think Chord has an use case in your system. It will be similar to the samples you recorded in your other synths or DAW or on the Nebulae. If you record some chords on your usual synth, you have total freedom and complexity. All of the notes you play on a synth have their own timing, envelopes, individual filter movement. Chord just outputs a set of notes without all that (im)perfection. I'm not sure what your further synth setup looks like, but have you considered a Moog Mavis or Mother32 or Labyrinth as a future sound source? You have the space on the second row. Plaits, as you mention, is also a popular choice.

XAOC Zadar could be good, it has very complex envelopes/LFOs. There's many shapes, but it's a set library though, some people don't like that.

If you have a friend with a 3D printer, they could print you some blank plates, to hide that empty second row. It's a little safer and nicer to look at.

EDITED Yesterday, 11:54

Hi all,

First-time modular guy, but long-time synth guy. I've been lucky enough to play with my friend's modular rig and my favorite piece of kit he had was the Nebulae--we always get great ambient textures out of it. So I wanted to build a rack that's solely for modulating Nebulae and coaxing out great soundscapes, while I likely record it into my DAW and layer some sequences, VSTs, sample libraries etc. on top of it. Hence no clock, sequencers, stuff like that. It's really just going to be a floating landscape (although I'm not opposed to maybe adding some of that stuff in the future!)

You'll notice I have two rows there, the second of which is almost entirely empty. I had planned on just buying a small Arturia Rackbrute 3U, but there was a 6U on reverb for only $50 more and figured I may as well future proof myself in case I want to add more modules. Famous last words...I'm not opposed to maybe eventually getting another sound source (plaits? qu-bit chord2?) so I can feed my sampler something else. But that's potentially down the road and I want to start small!

Everything you see above is already purchased and is coming in the mail soon. Is there anything you think I might miss? Maybe I should get some sort of mult? I considered a mixer, but honestly unless I get another sound generating module I don't think I need a mixer because I'm really just going to be taking a single stereo output through the whole rack and out to my audio interface (hence the little pico out).

Thanks in advance for any help! Go easy on me, it's my first rack!

EDITED Yesterday, 01:09

Smarter Collection Filters & Easier Notification Cleanup

When browsing My Collection, the manufacturer dropdown now only lists manufacturers represented in your collection. Your previous manufacturer selection is remembered when switching back to browsing all modules.

You can now remove Marketplace notifications directly from your profile without reloading the page. Click the trash icon to stop watching a module.

Here is something I think is a decent idea:

When selecting your own collection, the search filter should only contain the manufacturers of the modules that you have added to your collection rather than the full list of all manufacturers. Having a more defined collection sort vs. entire library would make sense.

-- sephult

Thanks for suggesting, we have that now.

Plus a massive thumbs up for @markylorenzen - Incredible communication, absolute integrity, and 100% trustworthy. A pleasure to deal with.

Can only agree with the comment about @mykyta_modular. I just bought a Neptune module from him and had a fantastic experience. Everything was sent exactly as promised, well packed, and with great communication. Highly recommended.

All that 2hp? Yikes.

-- noodle_hut

I started my modular journey with quite a lot of 2hp modules, and I'm not knocking their functionality or capabilities, but even slender fingers will struggle to operate their knobs once you have them side by side, with jacks plugged in, with no extra space around them. So careful placement is essential and/or I find it best to use a 2hp Blank between 2hp modules.

I ended up selling about half of the 2hp modules I got when i started due to Phat-Finger-Syndrome! ;-)

-- wishbonebrewery

I feel that. Thanks for the advice!

Steppy could be an option, but I don’t have a 1U row

Steppy is in both 3U and 1U. I've played with the LL8 myself, it's a great choice.

Pam’s Pro Workout is accurate enough to serve as both the master clock and drum sequencer, but I’m more drawn to the 6equencer. It’s immediate and avoids menu diving; it just lacks the clocking capabilities.

Pamela can sequence, but it doesn't have the hands-on control you'll want or even need in a live situation. Do you currently own this system? How do you feel about it?

The budget-friendly fix is to get a hardware sequencer, although the OXIs are very expensive. But just using that for drums seems like a waste, I would also remove Rene if you go this route.

If you just want drum sequencing without melody, check out these:
* Robaux LL8 2 or Robaux SWT16(+). These are tiny, no menus, no saving, cheap for Eurorack, very quick to use. Eight or sixteen drum channels.
* Doepfer A-157-1 (you need -1, -2 and -3 as a set). This is huge, no menus, no saving, you can see and directly edit all of the drum parts. Eight channels.
* vpme.de Euclidean Circles v2. Tiny, six channels, no saving, very quick to use, very musical because of the euclidean system. You don't have total freedom because it only has euclidian rhythms.
* Intellijel Steppy. This one is pretty popular, it's good and hast the most options. Internal memory. just four channels.

I also want to mention that the Bohm expanders need to be connected to the main module in the back, so the way you're spreading them now should not be possible.
-- stefvanriet

Hey stefvanriet,

I don’t own the two middle rows shown in the thread. Euclidean Circles isn’t what I’m looking for because it can’t create irregular patterns. Steppy could be an option, but I don’t have a 1U row. Doepfer would be great, though :).

The issue is that I don’t trust the airlines with my case. I designed it to fit within carry on dimensions, which works out to 100 HP per row across 12U. The Robaux LL8 seems like a better fit. The 6equencer is compact, but after reading reviews about 2 HP modules, I think the LL8’s pads and clearly visible sequence would be more practical. It would also make it easier to count bars at a glance.

I don’t intend to arrange the Bohm that way. I already own the top and bottom rows, which is why I laid it out like that.

Everybody is different and I'm the last person that will ever say there's a right or wrong way to do things, but for live specifically I think I'd find this unusable. The ergonomics are a nightmare. Even with a moderate patch and tiny hands it would be a huge challenge to actually "play" the thing.
-- weeping_wholes

That's fair. The 2hp modules will probably be a disaster to see where knobs actually located. I consider to invest the right angled cables. The Pico and ESSAIM seem manageable.

It appears you have made some revisions; that's a good thing. Very few get it correct first go. Better to revise for free on modular grid, than in real life with money & modules.

Looking through the new layout, unless I'm missing something, you've too many sound sources for the number of mixers. Perhaps the Bartender is a partial solution? You might be able to create the space for it by removing some redundant modules...looks like there are a ton of different samplers, e.g.

-- Jukeshoe

Hey, Jukeshoe

Bartender seems like a great solution, but I’m still unsure whether I can spare the rack space. At 24 HP, it’s a fairly large commitment. It adds useful performance features though might be worth it.

Stay gold yall!

It appears you have made some revisions; that's a good thing. Very few get it correct first go. Better to revise for free on modular grid, than in real life with money & modules.

Looking through the new layout, unless I'm missing something, you've too many sound sources for the number of mixers. Perhaps the Bartender is a partial solution? You might be able to create the space for it by removing some redundant modules...looks like there are a ton of different samplers, e.g.

Everybody is different and I'm the last person that will ever say there's a right or wrong way to do things, but for live specifically I think I'd find this unusable. The ergonomics are a nightmare. Even with a moderate patch and tiny hands it would be a huge challenge to actually "play" the thing.

All that 2hp? Yikes.

-- noodle_hut

I started my modular journey with quite a lot of 2hp modules, and I'm not knocking their functionality or capabilities, but even slender fingers will struggle to operate their knobs once you have them side by side, with jacks plugged in, with no extra space around them. So careful placement is essential and/or I find it best to use a 2hp Blank between 2hp modules.

I ended up selling about half of the 2hp modules I got when i started due to Phat-Finger-Syndrome! ;-)

If you have all that 2hp stuff already, and it works for you, great.

If not, be aware that you'll most likely use the rest of your remaining rack space (at least) just to space out the 2hp modules...they definitely do not fit in well next to each other. The ergonomics up front, but more importantly, the ribbon cables in back, quickly become a problem.

If you still want to try them, I'd recommend starting with a few first and seeing how you get on with them, before investing in the lot.

Def nothing against 2hp, I have used several, but imho they're best here and there spread amongst larger modules, versus packed in together.

Best of luck!

Pam’s Pro Workout is accurate enough to serve as both the master clock and drum sequencer, but I’m more drawn to the 6equencer. It’s immediate and avoids menu diving; it just lacks the clocking capabilities.

Pamela can sequence, but it doesn't have the hands-on control you'll want or even need in a live situation. Do you currently own this system? How do you feel about it?

The budget-friendly fix is to get a hardware sequencer, although the OXIs are very expensive. But just using that for drums seems like a waste, I would also remove Rene if you go this route.

If you just want drum sequencing without melody, check out these:
* Robaux LL8 2 or Robaux SWT16(+). These are tiny, no menus, no saving, cheap for Eurorack, very quick to use. Eight or sixteen drum channels.
* Doepfer A-157-1 (you need -1, -2 and -3 as a set). This is huge, no menus, no saving, you can see and directly edit all of the drum parts. Eight channels.
* vpme.de Euclidean Circles v2. Tiny, six channels, no saving, very quick to use, very musical because of the euclidean system. You don't have total freedom because it only has euclidian rhythms.
* Intellijel Steppy. This one is pretty popular, it's good and hast the most options. Internal memory. just four channels.

I also want to mention that the Bohm expanders need to be connected to the main module in the back, so the way you're spreading them now should not be possible.

EDITED Saturday 16:34

Here is something I think is a decent idea:

When selecting your own collection, the search filter should only contain the manufacturers of the modules that you have added to your collection rather than the full list of all manufacturers. Having a more defined collection sort vs. entire library would make sense.

I agree. Extremely versatile and my main voice in my techno sets.

All that 2hp? Yikes.

Early days still, but enjoying the versatility and tone of the Filter 8. Good recommendation.

It’s live-oriented, but I also travel with it, so it’s my daily rack. It’s essential that it doesn’t get boring.

Originally, I had a Bartender mixer, with a Tiptop CR handling drum sequencing and the master clock. The mixer is really useful for live performance, but giving up that space means I can’t bring the utilities and I lose some of the fun. Instead, I added two send-and-returns. I’m also replacing the Tiptop CR with a 6equencer 3U.

Rene wasn’t my first choice, but I bought it second hand for a bargain price. The only disadvantage is the microtonality. Maybe I could add an octave switch with micro control if I have space left in the end.

I already have the top and bottom row, and I’d happily sell the Cwejman for a Squawk Dirty and a couple of VCAs, while saving whatever’s left. But it’s registered on my ATA Carnet for now.

For logic, I’ve just added the Logic Suite from Siam Modular, but I’m open to suggestions in same price range and size. I have 44 HP left on paper. Pam’s Pro Workout is accurate enough to serve as both the master clock and drum sequencer, but I’m more drawn to the 6equencer. It’s immediate and avoids menu diving; it just lacks the clocking capabilities.

I could also go for a desktop drum sequencer, like a second-hand Oxi One Mk1. That would be an extreme decision, but it would solve my need for an accurate master clock and drum sequencing. Still, carrying that much gear around is exhausting.

The Random 8 is for adding the movement. The Expert Sleepers Fuzz has an envelope follower, which is a nice bonus. The latest update to the Bohm really got me interested in the full set it’s like a standalone synth in its own right.

SSF Stereo is there for its character and versatility. Since it’s stereo, it’s highly convenient to have in the base patch. BTFD is for distortion, and most of the 2hp utilities are there to make sure I can keep having fun in daily use and Tweakers is for really hard drops.

I’ve also added a mult and could even add one more. 2 Hp play is for additional drum samples. I like having a dedicated sample-and-hold in my rack when I’m jamming on my own. Smoosher has a direct sidechain input, which is useful to have in the case in addition to the ducking function on the Bohm expander.

Go for it? I do always appreciate suggestions.

EDITED Friday 18:03

Dissolve

More Grid works:

Would be interesting to have date be something you can filter on. E.g. for viewing the most popular modules either by release date, or by date the were added to racks. Lots of the most popular modules are popular just by having been around for a long time, and seeing e.g. the top for the past 1-3 years, which have been declining or replaced by others would be near.

I wanted to thank @mykyta_modular here for the Ei303/x0xheart module they sold. They even modified the panel to my likings!
Recommended seller!

I see it's the 5U Stuff. Cool. Couldn't find 'em at first.
You could spread those utility modules on the top around.
What do you plan to control it with?

EDITED Oct 28th, 02:41

Does anyone have the newest firmware for MK2? Ive tried to contact Ziqal, but i never got a response.

If you Twang it on a wooden box with a Pizo attached its a sound source.

Hi all,

Appreciate any feedback for my planned cabinet

the modules list - however - planned...already achieved to purchase the 3rd (from above) row with LWSS modules, rest will follow in the next months.

Q137 Power Control and Interface
Active Multiples
Active Attenuators
Active Multiples
Active Attenuators
Active Multiples
Q125 Signal Processor
C113 West Coast Timbre
Wave Folder
Q167 LFO++ Low Frequency Oscillator
C102 VC LFO
C115 Dual LFO
Q105 Slew Limiter
Q157 SH++ Sample and Hold
Q110 Noise Source
CGS62 Slope Detector
501D
501D
CGS01 Sub Oscillator / Harmonic Sequencer
Q113 8-Channel Mixer
Q113 8-Channel Mixer
CGS85 Triple Wave Shaper
FSFX 101: Macro Digital Oscillator
FSFX 101: Macro Digital Oscillator
TLN-712 Doomsday Machine
TLN-442
CGS57P BI-N-TIC VCF Pro
M401 Multimode Filter Resonator
Steiner Voltage Controlled Filter
CGS202 Serge Resonant Equalizer (2U)
C111 Multimode Contour Generator
System X Dual Envelope Generator
System X Dual Envelope Generator
Octal Linear VCA – Model 1510
C107 Quad Linear VCA / VC Mixer
Tube VCA/Timbral Gate - Model 1530
Tube VCA/Timbral Gate - Model 1530
VC Panning and Output Mixing

Best Regards
Vinc
https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_3244627.jpg

EDITED Oct 27th, 16:19

My favorite noise making product

My favorite Make Noise product

no, only one module per adapter row.

what about modules of different widths

that already works, adapter will be as long as the longest 1u module

and more than 3 modules to make even sizing with a larger module?

I don't understand this

also is there any way to do this on a phone or tablet?

yes. If you do not see the rotate button you have to activate that in your usersettings in the planner menu options.

-- Lordkrud

-- modulargrid

Is there a way to have say a 28hp 1u module in one row and then a 20hp 1u and 8hp 1u module combine for the next?

Enjoy!

what about modules of different widths

that already works, adapter will be as long as the longest 1u module

and more than 3 modules to make even sizing with a larger module?

I don't understand this

also is there any way to do this on a phone or tablet?

yes. If you do not see the rotate button you have to activate that in your usersettings in the planner menu options.

-- Lordkrud

maybe Joranalogue Filter 8 with 12 HP as well and 30mm depth!?
https://modulargrid.net/e/joranalogue-audio-design-filter-8
https://joranalogue.com/collections/eurorack/products/filter-8

-- modular01

After poking around a bit, I've decided to take a punt on the Filter 8.

I appreciate your suggestion!

Image editor improved

The Image Editor now has two new tools for modules and pedals:

• Optimize Image Quality automatically adjusts white balance and contrast to improve poorly lit photos.
• Remove Background removes solid backgrounds, with a live preview and a Tolerance slider for fine-tuning. Especially useful for pedal photos, it also works with modules.

Both work alongside cropping. Preview your changes, click Apply, then Save to keep them.

Well, I didn't break anything, I think.
This build is for projects coming this winter, mostly auto-generating noodles.

I tried to get the things I use together closer to each other this time,
and keep the vertical arrangement of modules in mind as much as the horizontal.

There's a little of everything in there. Kind of Doepfer heavy, as usual, but not too much this time.
I think the mixer section in the lower right will be interesting with the split fx in the middle.
The complex note clock in the upper left does such cool things.
Oops, I just noticed that I put the Frap Tools 333's in upside down.

The A-180-9 Multicores are joined by two ribbon cables in the back,
so they act like a snake between the note clock and the synth voices on the right,
so I don't have a bunch of 3 footers draped across the front.
One of my favorite tricks. Takes no power. Read about it in the Multicore manual.

A full Doepfer A-111-4 set (envs/vca/filter/lfos) takes up so much room, with wires all over.
This time I split it into two rows, stacked, and it feels a lot more compact.
Had to do some bus trickery to get the Precision adders working right.
Light adder controls the light block, dark adder controls (most of) the dark blocks.

The MIDI polyphonic section in the lower left should also be a lot of fun.
Going to try using the SIG Inspiration Generator to generate MIDI via CV Thing, for the poly modules.
Maybe it'll work, maybe. The NerdSeq sends MIDI i/o down there too,
and provides keyboard in and HDMI video out down there in the left corner.
But that might get replaced by a Rossum Locutus for MIDI i/o from the Assimil8tor.

I like the vertical active multiple backbone down the whole thing. Handy.
"Wow, he sure likes active mults."

The wood on the bottom makes it look like a 1970's Whirlpool fridge.

Here's the plan:

(thanks MG)

EDITED Oct 24th, 05:47

1U in 3U spaces to represent a converter?
-- sephult

We have that now.
- Link up to three 1U modules (Shortcut L)
- Rotate the linked group (Shortcut F)
- Drag it in a 3U row

Works also the other way around with grouped 3U modules (up to 6HP)

-- modulargrid

what about modules of different widths and more than 3 modules to make even sizing with a larger module?

also is there any way to do this on a phone or tablet?

EDITED Oct 23rd, 20:32

Some Granulator 3 action here

Thanks for the answer stefvanriet.
Much appreciated.

You are absolutely right, I view case setups as groovebox-type instruments I learn to play and improvise on for a while (before changing it all again) rather than canvas I patch/unpatch often. i just love the immediacy, playability and sound of eurorack (vs. dawless desktop grooveboxes).

As for hp constraint, I just need the focus. If I have too many options I tend to play less.

Anyhoo. Interesting notes. I like your "no 2 of the same module" take. It's true it could help me find new sounds and variations (even with a fixed patch :) ).

Also I will deduplicate stuff to add modulation.

And I really love the idea of a dj fader. I think it would be great to have another small case with a completely different take/sound and be able to switch from one "track" to the other. It would allow me to prepare a sequence while the other is playing, turntable-style.

I'll think about it and will circle back.

Smarter 1U Rows & Better Sharing

• 1U rows now follow their inhabitants: compact for Intellijel, taller for Pulp Logic or mixed rows.
• Linked modules now stick together on the workbench, too.
• And shared rack links get better previews with your rack image and specs. Private racks keep their secrets.

CVE-2026-109618 & CVE-2026-109619

The internet is on fire today because of these PHP vulnerabilities. Thanks to Ondřej Surý, I’ve already patched the ModularGrid server, so we should be safe to continue our search for the best VCF.

The way you describe it, it seems almost like there is only one way to hook up this system. I would advise you to think fluidly about this. I often think 'what if I would patch up X to Y instead of X into Z'. Oftentimes that leads to hours of fun and exploration.

I try to maintain the limitation of the 104hp 4u case

Why? I think you'll find that a system with a bit more room will open up your module options and may even be less expensive in that way. You'll also have a better user experience if you can really get in there. If case price is a problem, you may consider building your own case. It's not that hard. Or maybe you have a friend who can work with wood or laser cutters or 3D printers who can help you make one.

A non-Eurorack sequencer can also help you here like Beatstep Pro, Korg SQ64 or Oxi. I'm assuming two Steppy and Melodi would be about 450 € used, you can get a Beatstep Pro for 135 € used and then you have one extra melodic channel more and some 60 HP (1U+3U) room in your case.

but find that I have roughly 15 mins of playability. After that it feels like I am repeating myself

It seems like a bit of a waste to me to have so many modules double and it does not surprise me that repetition is around the corner. Two Steppy, two C4rbon, two SYO.5, two Pip filter, two Peaks. No two modules, even if they serve the same purpose, are alike and can give you different ideas or ways of working and interacting.

In general
* LFOs keep things fresh, one is extremely limited for the amount of modules you have. Eowave Zone B.F. is pretty thin. Xaoc Batumi is a popular choice.
* Some DJ crossfader 1U could be cool instead of the switch.

Have you considered
* Remove one Steppy -> Doepfer clock divider / VPME - Euclidean Circles / Non-Eurorack sequencer
* Remove one (or two) SYO.5 -> VPME Quad Drum Voice / Endorphin.es Two of Cups / Noise Engineering Basimilus / Try out all Tymp firmwares and maybe find something different you like there
* two C4rbon, two SYO.5, two Pip filter, two Peaks -> Surely there's other interesting filters and VCOs out there.

EDITED Oct 21st, 13:11

1U in 3U spaces to represent a converter?
-- sephult

We have that now.
- Link up to three 1U modules (Shortcut L)
- Rotate the linked group (Shortcut F)
- Drag it in a 3U row

Works also the other way around with grouped 3U modules (up to 6HP)

Better 1U Display & New Image Cropper

Pulp Logic and Intellijel 1U modules now display their full panels with correct proportions, without awkward cropping.
Want to crop an image yourself? Use Crop Panel Image when adding or editing a module, then Apply and Save.