Hi Scott,
Since you are posting here, you are probably considering CGS modules.
These require a considerable DIY skill. You can get lots of help on
this list. Look at Elby Designs for some CGS kits:
http://www.elby-designs.com/ken-stone/ken-stone.htm
For Frac rack style, check out Blacet
http://www.blacet.com/
Soon Synthesis Technology will make some very good modules available in
Frack Rack format. It's not on the website yet, but keep checking.
http://www.synthtech.com/welcome.html
I build in the MOTM panel format, so I can't give a lot of Frac Rack
advice. It is a reasonable choice for value.
For complex sounds, CGS is a good source. The Wave Multiplier is
awesome. I highly recommend the Synthacon filter too.
-Richard Brewster
http://www.pugix.com
c10h14no2i wrote:
Since you are posting here, you are probably considering CGS modules.
These require a considerable DIY skill. You can get lots of help on
this list. Look at Elby Designs for some CGS kits:
http://www.elby-designs.com/ken-stone/ken-stone.htm
For Frac rack style, check out Blacet
http://www.blacet.com/
Soon Synthesis Technology will make some very good modules available in
Frack Rack format. It's not on the website yet, but keep checking.
http://www.synthtech.com/welcome.html
I build in the MOTM panel format, so I can't give a lot of Frac Rack
advice. It is a reasonable choice for value.
For complex sounds, CGS is a good source. The Wave Multiplier is
awesome. I highly recommend the Synthacon filter too.
-Richard Brewster
http://www.pugix.com
c10h14no2i wrote:
>Hello,
>I need some help selecting some modules. I know its a person thing,
>but I was wondering what other people think are some essentials.
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>Right now Ive got the little PAiA 9700 modular. Its got 2 ok VCO's, 2
>2 pole filters, 2 very basic lfo's, 1 envelope, 1 vca. Im definately
>going to get another filter. The one its got is ok, but I want one w/
>a more standard sound. Other than that, I dont know what to get. Ive
>been reading and researching for weeks, and the more I learn, the more
>I want!
>I want to limit myslef to one more frac rack enclosure (thats what
>paia calls its case.. not sure if thats a standard or not)
>Basically I could fit about 3 or 4 large modules, or a bunch of
>smaller ones.
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>What I want are some better sounds, and a lot of modulation options.
>The paia alone can't make any complex sounds. Basic bass lines, or
>some strange ripped up tones (like from modulating one osc w/ the
>other one) are about all I get. Nothing very good or interesting.
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>My brain is about to explode from all the synth reading Ive been doing
>lately, so any advice to get me started w/ building would be a great help!
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>Thanks
>scott
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>The CGS Modular Synth home page: http://www.cgs.synth.net/
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