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On the other hand * and I too speak as a modular owner whose synth has
changed pretty radically over time * there is a healthy resale market
at the moment and modules that other people really like, may not work
for you.  I had a whole Doepfer Vocoder system that didn't work out and
I've gradually replaced all the modules for it.  I've also swapped in
and out other modules from time to time and, while not (aherm)
particularly cost-effective, it has given me exposure to more gear that
I would have otherwise had.

I guess this is by way of saying the it is, of course, best to do some
research and try to ascertain what you want ahead of time, but if you
end up not liking something, it's easy to replace with something else. 
For the research part the Analogue Heaven archive at
http://search.retrosynth.com/ah/ is particularly useful.

Bryan

PS: Many people like the Doepfer vocoder system and I like and own many
of their other modules. The vocoder just gave me a headache.

>>> Jason Proctor <jason@redfish.net> 02/01/07 8:24 PM >>>
as someone whose modular grew too fast (the "crack" effect) and which 
as a result has had more direction changes than if i'd thought about 
it beforehand, i'd DEFINITELY advise starting small. that way you'll 
learn to do more with less, and you'll know your modules really well.

it's amazing what some people can do with just a few modules, and 
there's no real incentive to get creative if you have too much gear.


>just to offer another approach -- I started small and I've tried to
keep
>it that way. I bought one of the Doepfer suitcase style frames with
their
>basic set of modules. Slowly, I've replaced the modules that offered
me
>less with other Eurorack modules from other companies -- two Synthi
>related ones from Analogue Systems, the Serge WVX classic wave
multiplier
>from Banalogue... It all stays portable for travel and fits my very
small
>studio space. Good luck. Stephen