I’ve established that I need some more space for more modules, but I’m not 100% sure what form that’s going to take. As a start, I picked up a set of 104hp rails. I’ll need to fit a power supply and build a proper enclosure for it, but for now, I’ve just made a cardboard … Read moreMore Rack Space
Well, sort of. There’s a tiny 2hp gap at the bottom right, but the next thing I’m going to build is 4hp, so I’m calling it full! I had initially thought that this case would be big enough for my needs, but it’s become apparent that I’m going to need more space. Time to starting … Read moreSecond Row Complete
I stumbled across these PCBs in a thread on the muffwiggler forum (I know, stupid name!) and it occurred to me that some dedicated LFOs could be handy – this was another thing that was tying up my Maths. I contacted the guy who’d made them and he had some left, so I grabbed a … Read moreMiscreant Dual LFO
The first dedicated drum module. I figured a kick drum would be a good place to start and found a cheap and simple option in the Thomas Henry Bass++. Overall, a pretty simple build. It worked well first time, but the output was a bit quiet. This seemed, from researching the issue to be known … Read moreThomas Henry Bass++
The digital revolution. I’ve decided that I really want to sort some drums out. I’m really drawn to being able to modulate analogue drum sounds so I’m definitely going to be building some dedicated drum modules. So, I need something to sequence them. My clock divider is going to be woefully inadequate, so I’ve found … Read moreRobaux SWT16
As my voices have increased, I’ve found myself needing another envelope generator. I’m also starting to think about synthesising drums and looking for something really snappy. Maths does a great snappy envelope, but I don’t want to tie it into that role, so I’ve looked into DIY options and once again, found myself back at … Read moreSystem X Envelope
Having read a lot about the use of low pass gates in West Coast synthesis, I fancied adding a couple to my rack. I found this super cheap kit for a dual passive LPG, the VG2, from Laurentide SynthWorks. Really quick and easy build using vactrols and it definitely wins the title of most metal … Read moreLaurentide SynthWorks VG2
Up until now, I’d assumed my modular would be all analogue, but as I’ve learned more about it, I’ve realised that there are some amazing possibilities out there in terms of digital modules. I’ve definitely changed my mind. The Disting Mk4 is a multifunction utility module, a “modular Swiss army knife”. So much this thing … Read moreDisting Mk4
Realising that what I had always thought to be true was in fact true and that tweaking a filter cutoff is about the most fun you can have with your clothes on, I decided to build another filter. Since I’d really enjoyed the Frequency Central builds, it made sense to try out the XVCF to … Read moreSystem X VCF
I need more sequencing options now as I have more potential voices to sequence. Most step sequencers seem pretty big, but I’ve found this PCB/panel for the RYO Penta step sequencer, which does 3/4/5 steps and is really tiny. Should be dead handy for basslines and simple leads. The Penta turned out to be another … Read moreRYO Penta