MOTM

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> From: <bigw@...>
> 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  :

Welcome to the list Jim.  The list has been a little quiet lately, but that
will change.  I think the nice summer weather has people doing outside
things.

> 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)

Boy, it is so hard to exclude any of them.  Certainly, that looks like a
great start.  Since I seem to remember that you have some other synth gear,
you might want to consider the processing power of the MOTM-410.

When your pocketbook can stand it, I would then buy:
1ea MOTM-800 EG
1ea MOTM-420 or 440 filter.

With the 5 modules you have listed above, these two additions would really
complete (and of course, "complete" is so subjective) the "basic" synth
functions.  Some might recommend the 420 since it is a multi-mode filter
(HP, LP, Notch).  However, I like the 440 even though it is low pass only
because it is such a wonderful low pass and LP is my favorite filter type.
So, I am biased.

Larry (one of four real "Stooges" on this list) Hendry

Moe, Curly, and Shemp,
Say "hi" to our new neighbor.

My comments are below:

In a message dated 8/5/2000 8:00:00 AM, jlarryh@... writes:

>> 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)

>Boy, it is so hard to exclude any of them.  Certainly, that looks like
>a
>great start.  Since I seem to remember that you have some other synth gear,
>you might want to consider the processing power of the MOTM-410.
>
>When your pocketbook can stand it, I would then buy:
>1ea MOTM-800 EG
>1ea MOTM-420 or 440 filter.

In a message dated 8/5/2000 9:47:00 AM, tentochi@... writes:

>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.


>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!

In a message dated 8/5/2000 10:31:24 AM, etan@... writes (5 or 6 times 
by my count):

>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. 

Paul's recommendations are somewhat different than mine might be (without 
knowing what other instruments you might be using with your MOTM). Since I 
have know idea what your experience with EM or modulars is I'd point out two 
different extremes in system design: 1) building a system from scratch, 2) 
adding on two existing EM instruments. These two different starting points 
would necessitate different starting modules.

First note, a basic analog synth consists of VCOs (1 to 4), VCFs (at lest one 
low pass filter with possibly a band pass and high pass), EGs (minimum one, 
but usually at lest two -- one for VCF, another for VCA), and a VCA. After 
this set of modules has been acquired additional modules can be added to suit 
ones taste.

For 1) I'd suggest getting one or two VCOs first, along with one VCF (I'd say 
the 420 since it's multi mode, or the 440 since it's great), at least one 800 
EG (preferably two), and a 110 VCA/RM. Then I'd add on additional VCOs, EGs, 
LFOs, VCFs, etc.

For 2) I'd suggest getting a 410 triple Resonant VCF, a 120, a 110, and then 
start adding the VCOs the LFO and all the other stuff. As others have pointed 
out, to build a good size modular will take a little while, but you can do it 
slowly and methodically, and to suit your own tastes after you get the basic 
core set of modules.

Welcome!
JB

Welcome to all the new folks! Stooge Moe here (sending from the 
onelist webpage at my folk's house - hope I don't spam everybody 
multiple times!)

The list has been kind of quiet lately, but don't let that fool you. 
Things can fly fast and furious around here. Just mention mixer 
design if you don't believe me<g>! It's a great bunch of folks we 
have around here, and it's refreshingly free of flame wars.

If you are seeking shallow rack solutions, a couple of SKB popups 
will do what you want and be portable to boot.

Moe (aka Dave Bradley)

Well everyone, I will try to give a better idea of what i will be using theseMOTM
modules for. I would like to get everything form minimoog sounds, to classic moog
modular patches, to modular type sounds effects. I have many other midi synths
(nord, virus, prophet, roland, waldorf) to name a few, and have a few ways to
control the MOTM. First I can do cv-midi conversion from my Waldorf pulse cv
conversotr (until I can affors a jkj, kenton, or encore) and I also have recently
picked up a Doepfer MAQ 16/3.  I dont know if Ill use my MOTM system as a
processor, probally not much, more for sound creation and the disting modular
type sounds of something like Raymond Scotts sounds (if I can). Hope this gives
everyone a better idea on what to recommend for me.
Thx
Jim

jwbarlow@... wrote:

> My comments are below:
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 8:00:00 AM, jlarryh@... writes:
>
> >> 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)
>
> >Boy, it is so hard to exclude any of them.  Certainly, that looks like
> >a
> >great start.  Since I seem to remember that you have some other synth gear,
> >you might want to consider the processing power of the MOTM-410.
> >
> >When your pocketbook can stand it, I would then buy:
> >1ea MOTM-800 EG
> >1ea MOTM-420 or 440 filter.
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 9:47:00 AM, tentochi@... writes:
>
> >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.
>
> >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!
>
> In a message dated 8/5/2000 10:31:24 AM, etan@... writes (5 or 6 times
> by my count):
>
> >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.
>
> Paul's recommendations are somewhat different than mine might be (without
> knowing what other instruments you might be using with your MOTM). Since I
> have know idea what your experience with EM or modulars is I'd point out two
> different extremes in system design: 1) building a system from scratch, 2)
> adding on two existing EM instruments. These two different starting points
> would necessitate different starting modules.
>
> First note, a basic analog synth consists of VCOs (1 to 4), VCFs (at lest one
> low pass filter with possibly a band pass and high pass), EGs (minimum one,
> but usually at lest two -- one for VCF, another for VCA), and a VCA. After
> this set of modules has been acquired additional modules can be added to suit
> ones taste.
>
> For 1) I'd suggest getting one or two VCOs first, along with one VCF (I'd say
> the 420 since it's multi mode, or the 440 since it's great), at least one 800
> EG (preferably two), and a 110 VCA/RM. Then I'd add on additional VCOs, EGs,
> LFOs, VCFs, etc.
>
> For 2) I'd suggest getting a 410 triple Resonant VCF, a 120, a 110, and then
> start adding the VCOs the LFO and all the other stuff. As others have pointed
> out, to build a good size modular will take a little while, but you can do it
> slowly and methodically, and to suit your own tastes after you get the basic
> core set of modules.
>
> Welcome!
> JB
>
>