Cgs synth

>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!
>
>Thanks
>scott
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>The CGS Modular Synth home page: http://www.cgs.synth.net/
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On 1/12/06, c10h14no2i <c10h14no2i@...> wrote:
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> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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!
>
> Thanks
> scott
>
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>
> The CGS Modular Synth home page: http://www.cgs.synth.net/
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--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, Richard Brewster <pugix@e...> wrote:
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> 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:
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> http://www.elby-designs.com/ken-stone/ken-stone.htm
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> For Frac rack style, check out Blacet
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> http://www.blacet.com/
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> 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
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> 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.
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> For complex sounds, CGS is a good source. The Wave Multiplier is
> awesome. I highly recommend the Synthacon filter too.
>
> -Richard Brewster
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> http://www.pugix.com
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