[sdiy] Optimum layout

[Laurie Biddulph]

Hi,
I am building a modular synth using MOTM sized modules. My cabinet is 20U wide and 10U high. I am wondering if there is a preferred layout of modules in a system that makes best use of the patch cables (keeping them short and as tidy as possible while maximising access to the front panels) as well as conforming with the more common ways the modules are used together?

For example, would you group all modules together, for example :- 
  a.. all the VCOs, then the VCA.s then the VCFs...... 
or would you group them for optimum operation like, for example:-
  a..  VCO - [ADSR - VCF] - [ADSR - VCA]......., or
  b.. VCO - VCO - VCO - MIXER - [ADSR - VCF] - [ADSR - VCA].........
My system currently consists of:-
  1.. 3 x VCO
  2.. 1 x VCF
  3.. 1 x VCA
  4.. 2 x ADSR
  5.. 2 x VC-LFO
  6.. 1 x NOISE
  7.. 2 x 3-channel mixer
  8.. 1 x MIDI-CV
  9.. 1 x Output Module (tone controls and headphone amp)


Best Regards
(Mr) Laurie Biddulph
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~boobies

Tel: +61 2 4340 1525
Fax: +61 2 4340 0936
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