MOTM

My suggestion would be to bypass the '120 for now and add an '800 EG and a
VCF--probably the most versatile is the '440 which is an MS-20 filter with
lots more flexibility.

Also, make sure you have some way to control everything.  MIDI keyboard and
MIDI to CV convertor, analog keyboard or an analog sequencer.  There are
other possiblities too.  Paul usually recommends the Kenton MIDI-CV
convertors; most of the people on the list tend to have or favor the Encore
Expressionist.

I didn't catch whether you already have equipment or not.  So make sure you
have some way to hear the beautiful sounds (even if your wife or girlfriend
or other doesn't agree with that assessment, we do) you are making.  Usually
a mixer, amp and speaker combo although there are simpler ways to go.

The MOTM is designed to fit exceptionally well in an SKB pop-up mixer case.
Several of us on the list have these and they work very well especially if
you like to drag your equipment around.

Also make sure you have lots of 1/4" patch cables.  Unfortunately Paul does
not sell these at this time.  Wacky Kovacky (sp?) cables seem to be popular
here among others.

You didn't say whether your are getting kits or assembled units.  If you are
going the kit route and don't have tools already, it is well worth following
Paul's suggestions for what tools to buy.

You will also need mounting rails which I am sure Paul won't let you forget.

This may seem like a lot, but remember most of these are one-time purchases.

If you are a seasoned electronic musician and DIYer, pass over these
comments and pass them on to all of the newbies who have just seen the
MOTM/EM light!

Amen!
Shemp

P.S. I am not the real Slim Shadey...

> P.s. Paul has recommended the following system to satrt with any
> additional
> recomendations ?
> 1ea MOTM-900 Power Supply
> 1ea MOTM-300 VCO
> 1ea MOTM-320 VC LFO
> 1ea MOTM-120 Sub-Octave Mux
> 1ea MOTM-110 VCA/Ring Mod (mostly for the Ring Mod part)

Oops!  That was supposed to be '420.  Typo.

> My suggestion would be to bypass the '120 for now and add an '800 EG and a
> VCF--probably the most versatile is the '440 which is an MS-20 filter with
> lots more flexibility.

I have recently been inspired by some friends to get into a modular system and
here I am.  : 0    I will be placing my order with Paul sometime soon and just
wanted to say hello. Actually my interestest in modular goes back to the Dr. Who
days and Ive always wanted an EMS but als never could afford one. I love all
types of electronic music and my tastes range from underworld to Jarre to
classic Moog recordings. to  I owe my recent inspiration for this purchase to
the fact my friend and synth mentor has a Moog 3 system and my recent listening
to Raymond Scott cd's  :
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004SYD6/ref=cm_mp_wl/103-8567336-5385438?colid=26PWA1BPWT8VT

and www.raymondscott.com
I have had great  conversations with Paul, Larry .G,  Dave Fulton and feeling
fully comfortable that the MOTM system is the one for me!  Im hoping to get some
of those crazy modular sounds from Mr. Scotts cd's and some of those crazy EMS
type sound effects. Any encouragement and module configuration recomendations
are very welcome and I look forward to sharing the MOTM experience with all of
you.
Jim
P.s. Paul has recommended the following system to satrt with any additional
recomendations ?
1ea MOTM-900 Power Supply
1ea MOTM-300 VCO
1ea MOTM-320 VC LFO
1ea MOTM-120 Sub-Octave Mux
1ea MOTM-110 VCA/Ring Mod (mostly for the Ring Mod part)




skinny bastard wrote:

> You think you have it bad! My apartment complex rewired the electrical
> system, and completely screwed it up. My MOTM will work everywhere BUT my
> apartment. Haven't played in almost two months.
>
> >(been away from my MOTM for 2 weeks now..... Jonesing to patch!!.. I had
> >only
> >played with my brand new 120 for one night before I had to leave!!!  I keep
> >telling myself just a few more days...)
>
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For any aspiring Jean Michael Jarre fan, I'd recommend adding a
second 
300 VCO and the 440 VCF. I've been a customer since Dec 99 and just 
built my second VCO, The difference is amazing. A must for tuned 
intervals and ring modulation. And the 440 is excellent, I now have
all 
three filters and for low pass, the 440 can't be beat (the 410 & 420 
are top notch as well) You don't have to buy everything at once,
that's 
what I love about MOTM, my first modules were the 900 PS, the 420 VCF 
and an 800 EG, and I just keep adding to them every month or two.
-Nate

--- In motm@egroups.com, bigw@o... wrote:
> I have recently been inspired by some friends to get into a modular
system and
> here I am.  : 0    I will be placing my order with Paul sometime
soon and just
> wanted to say hello. Actually my interestest in modular goes back
to the Dr. Who
> days and Ive always wanted an EMS but als never could afford one. I
love all
> types of electronic music and my tastes range from underworld to
Jarre to
> classic Moog recordings. to  I owe my recent inspiration for this
purchase to
> the fact my friend and synth mentor has a Moog 3 system and my
recent listening
> to Raymond Scott cd's  :
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004SYD
6/ref=cm_mp_wl/103-8567336-5385438?colid=26PWA1BPWT8VT
> 
> and www.raymondscott.com
> I have had great  conversations with Paul, Larry .G,  Dave Fulton
and feeling
> fully comfortable that the MOTM system is the one for me!  Im
hoping to get some
> of those crazy modular sounds from Mr. Scotts cd's and some of
those crazy EMS
> type sound effects. Any encouragement and module configuration
recomendations
> are very welcome and I look forward to sharing the MOTM experience
with all of
> you.
> Jim
> P.s. Paul has recommended the following system to satrt with any
additional
> recomendations ?
> 1ea MOTM-900 Power Supply
> 1ea MOTM-300 VCO
> 1ea MOTM-320 VC LFO
> 1ea MOTM-120 Sub-Octave Mux
> 1ea MOTM-110 VCA/Ring Mod (mostly for the Ring Mod part)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> skinny bastard wrote:
> 
> > You think you have it bad! My apartment complex rewired the
electrical
> > system, and completely screwed it up. My MOTM will work
everywhere BUT my
> > apartment. Haven't played in almost two months.
> >
> > >(been away from my MOTM for 2 weeks now..... Jonesing to
patch!!.. I had
> > >only
> > >played with my brand new 120 for one night before I had to
leave!!!  I keep
> > >telling myself just a few more days...)
> >
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