r/modular 1d ago

Discussion Weekly Rack Advice / Question Thread

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If you're looking for suggestions for new modules, a critque of your current rack, or just where to start - feel free to ask here! A lot of people use [modulargrid](https://www.modulargrid.net/) to share what modules they have or are considering.


r/modular 1h ago

Beginner Bought an off-rack mixer without a power supply

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I'm trying to make do with a small rack on a budget so I decided to pick up a small off-rack mixer for what I thought was a steal on reverb. Turns out it didn't come with a power supply and no returns (description did say no power supply I just missed it). The official beringer PS is almost as expensive as just picking up the new version of this mixer.

Mostly just laughing at my goof, but what would you do? Pick up the new one and write this one off as parts? Buy a cheap Chinese replacement PS and pray it doesn't catch fire? Just bite the bullet and buy a new PS?


r/modular 2h ago

Behringer CP1A, is it safe to use 13.5v power supply?

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Is it safe to use a 13.5v 3amp power supply with the Behringer CP1A? I don’t have the original power supply. Or should I use 12v or 15v ? I’m using a variable power supply.
Thank you


r/modular 4h ago

Beginner Advice request

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Hello everyone!

I'd like to build my own modular setup, but here's the catch: I'm not new to modular synthesis (I have a semi-modular synth and I've used modular setups before), but I'm chronically indecisive, so I'm overwhelmed by the hundreds of different modules out there — and I don't have the money to just buy them all, or friends I could talk it over with. So I was hoping you lot could be my big siblings and help me out a bit. I'll give you some context on what I like, what I'd like to do with my setup, and which modules I've been looking at!

I'm a singer-songwriter and producer with a deep love for electronic music, ambient, drone and IDM in particular (I think it's more useful to just list some of my favourites: Björk, ANOHNI, Sarah Davachi, Stars of the Lid, Caterina Barbieri, Basinski, Julianna Barwick and, of course, Aphex, Arca, Lorenzo Senni… I could go on for hours). I'm very much into field recording and processing those sounds (I've already played around with Clouds and similar things in VCV), and/or live processing of my voice, my synths, etc (not just with effects but including using the voice as you would on a MS-20, but with more flexibility and possibilities for modulation).

I've been looking at the Tape and Microsound Music Machine by Make Noise as the "ready to use" option, but I feel like I could build something that suits me better (and cheaper, I hope). As for the modules I've been eyeing, besides the Make Noise ones: Verbos Electronics (Vocoder, Complex Oscillator), Intellijel (Multigrain, Rainmaker, Atlantix), Eisei by Unknown Devices, Hermod+ by Squarp Instruments, and Clouds, Beads, Rings — basically everything Mutable Instruments. I could go on for hours, I'm so overwhelmed. And that's not even counting utility modules.

aaaaaa help pls


r/modular 15h ago

TechWave Audio - MCM-100 - MIDI to CV Module - v2.0.0 released!

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We're happy to announce that we've released version 2.0 of TechWave Audio's MCM-100 Midi to CV Eurorack module and the MCM-100-EX four CV expansion. Thanks to all the users here and on other subreddits and sites for feedback and suggestions. With that in mind, this MIDI to CV Eurorack module features:

  • 6hp wide, 3U height, 48mm depth
  • Class-compliant USB-C or 5-pin DIN MIDI input
  • Four CV outputs for note (1v/oct), Velocity, assignable Out 1 and Out 2
    • 1v/octave through 10 octaves (at 0 to +10v), or 5 octaves (at 0 to +5v)
    • Two CV outputs with flexible routing (route any MIDI event to the output as a CV or signal)
    • All CV outputs voltage selectable from 0v to +10v or 0 to +5v
  • Gate, trigger, and clock full 0 to +5v outputs with divisible clock sync ticks
  • Pitch bend response range from 0 to 5 octaves
  • Stability and performance optimizations
  • Ooodles of additional customization options
  • Expandable with four additional flexible-routed CV outputs
  • Max Power Draw:
    • +12v: 72mA (80mA with expansion)
    • -12v: 15mA (20mA with expansion)
    • +5v: 0mA

And as always, we've open sourced both the hardware and software. We'd love your feedback - let us know what you think!

TechWave Audio is a proudly Canadian small business dedicated to producing open-source software (OSS) and open source hardware (OSHW) devices for audio production. Our mission is to create good things and to give back by open sourcing all of our projects for the DIY community.

For more information, find us at techwaveaudio.com.


r/modular 18h ago

Frozen Erosion

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r/modular 19h ago

Bloom V1 root note issue

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When I stand on the green channel. I listen to my sequences. I click channel and go to the blue channel and both sequences scales are changed slightly. I click back to green channel and both sequences scales go back to normal.

I have factory reset the device holding length and shift while booting but the issue remains.

I’m going a little bit crazy


r/modular 19h ago

Vocoder

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r/modular 19h ago

Probably unpopular rig idea - My first rig made out of Behringer?

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I love playing around with software synths and got a Moog Grandmother for Christmas 2024. Ever since then, I've wanted to build my first Eurorack / modular synth. I also got a Novation 61 SL Mk3.

I found a cheap used Behringer Eurorack Go case together with a Behringer Brains and Four Play.

My idea is to build on these and get more Behringer modules to complete the rig:

Behringer Eurorack Go Case (bought)

Behringer Brains (bought)

Behringer Four Play (bought)

Behringer Abacus

Behringer Skies

Behringer Waves

Behringer Swords

Behringer Surges

Behringer CP1A

Unfortunately, the Behringer Chaos isn't available right now.

What do you think? Would this be a fun first rig? What am I missing? I would love to get some advice/feedback. Please don't bash me too hard...


r/modular 19h ago

First ambient DIY rack. Version II

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Ok. I've had a lot of good advice, and made a few changes to my prospective set up. So, left to right I've got:

Thonk T01 VCO

Cucusynth 4TRG random gate generator

Kassutronic quantizer

AI Synthesis AI001 multiplier

Zlob Diode Chaos LFO

AI Synthesis AI003 envelope

NLC Big Room reverb

Thonk T12 VCA

NLC Bulbous Also Tapered VCF

Sherpa Raw Waves radio player

Befaco STMix mixer

Befaco Out audio out.

All comments and suggestions welcome.


r/modular 19h ago

Roundgen demo - my new ornament and crime applet

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First demo that I'm happy with for the O_C applet I just finished coding. It's a generative melodic sequencer with two voice outputs and the ability to arp either or both of them. It will also mutate the melody as time goes on in a turing machine-like way. O_C firmware version here: https://github.com/charlieb/O_C/


r/modular 21h ago

Deep Techno Modules

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Hey everyone,

I need some help picking out modules to get.

I make deep hypnotic techno like Claudio PRC, Anthony Linell, Luigi Tozzi, Vladw. Right now I do most of it in ableton and also got a Digitone 2 last week. The only thing I'm really struggling with is deep basslines and synths/melodies in general.
I want to get some modular gear bc I think especially for those really deep basslines analog will always sound way warmer and just better.

Now I need help picking something that is gonna help with that. (I know depending on what I get I'm also gonna need other modules to make sound but just focusing on the basslines/synths part I would appreciate some input so I know how much money I have to save haha.)

In a masterclass from Anthony Linell he mentioned that he made the bassline with the quadrantid swarm so maybe that would be an option?

Anyways, I'm thankful for any help!!


r/modular 23h ago

Anybody using a sequential switch with a Morphagene?

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I’m trying to fill out the last bits of hp for a small case. Wondering if anyone has found any creative use cases for using a sequential switch with the Morphagene.


r/modular 23h ago

Performance Another patch with Serge Random*Source Mantra II

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r/modular 1d ago

Performance Five, SX

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I feel like I under appreciated the sequencer on the Moog Matriarch for too long. I've been writing some progressions, and then modulating the sequencer for some fun rhythms. This Jam was one of my favourites recently


r/modular 1d ago

Beginner looking for module recommendations

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Hi everyone, I'm a beginner to Eurorack and I'd love to get some feedback and module recommendations for my rack.

My main goal is to make techno, but I also want to be able to patch polyphonic sounds occasionally.

I've attached a picture of my planned rack. Out of the modules shown in the picture, I have already purchased the Cwejman QMMF-4, Livewire AFG, and R-56.

Could you give me some advice on what modules I might be missing, or suggest any changes to my current plan? Any feedback or recommendations for a beginner would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_3099526.jpg


r/modular 1d ago

So many pocket scion presets now

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r/modular 1d ago

Discussion Dueling Berlins

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Choose your weapon.

Doepfer or Behringer.


r/modular 1d ago

Sunday night Tay-core

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123 BPM (246)


r/modular 1d ago

The VIHIKK FORGE TME is such a great module.

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I’ve only had it a few weeks but it’s really an amazing piece. Can’t wait for the new algorithms to come out. That’s all.


r/modular 1d ago

Performance Love playing around with Ring Oscillators.

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Playing by around EH! Ring oscillators, Pams, Buchla Easel, Ts-L, Plonk, Alan, and Enigma.


r/modular 1d ago

My recordings are a bit flat

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I’m replacing the FF Static with a 6hp sample player which leaves a last 4hp. My recordings seem a bit flat. I’m recording powernoise and loud soundscapes the sound doesn’t really impress me. I’m thinking a compressor would help out and I’m also wondering if the compressor is best as an insert on the mixer or post mixer. Maybe it’s something else. The one I’m considering (almost bought it just now) is the WMD MSCL. I was just thinking I’d have better dynamics in the recordings but they’re kind of boring and if I record any louder it’s too tinny. The recordings are still good but I’m looking to improve.
Thanks!


r/modular 1d ago

Performance Sonic Experiment 04: Pittsburgh Modular Taiga

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Driving Taiga's oscillators with multiple Turing Machines for floaty paraphonic chords.


r/modular 1d ago

Finally found a bit of time to do techno

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Its been too long since I've had time to use the modular, so this is a little midnight techno jam I did. Very rusty and nothing spectacular, but there are some cool parts that came out of it.


r/modular 1d ago

Performance First explorations with Bela Trails

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A little hypnotic techno, glitches and granular textures.
Still getting familiar with this wonderful module, but really enjoying it. I love how expressive and hands-on it feels to play with recorded gestures and transform them.
🪐 🙏🏽