MOTM

I got my first batch of MOTM modules soldered together and passing 
audio this weekend. I have a bare minimum system so far, with one 300 
VCO, one 490 "Moog" VCF, one 190 VCA and two 800 envelopes. I was able 
to patch together a few bass, lead, string and FM sounds with this 
setup. The FM was done by putting the VCF into self-oscillation and 
modulating the 300 VCO.

Here's a picture of my system so far:

http://www.jefflaity.com/gallery/studio_0205/IMG_9540

The first thing that grabbed me about the sound of the MOTM was the 
bass. I thought I had some synths with bass before (Super Jupiter, 
Andromeda, CZ-101) but this system makes them all sound like frozen 
Atkins dinners. The whole system sounds very big and authoritative. And 
this is with just one oscillator! I've always built synth tones 
starting with two oscillators, but when one sounds this good you don't 
always need it. Of course, I can't wait to get a few more VCOs and 
filters for some real fun.

Here's my first demo using the system. All of the sounds are from the 
MOTM modular except for the drum loops (Stylus) and synth pad starting 
from bar 3 (Andromeda). It's kinda lame fusion/funk stuff, but I was 
just messing around to see what the system is capable of.

http://www.jefflaity.com/music/MP3/MOTM_fusunk.mp3