#doepfer case

[thekingofgear]

Sam Petts-Davies's Setup for Thom's 'Everything' Tour

A photo of the setup, shared by Sam on his instagram account with the caption "tour begins tonight. i’ll be parked at front of house with this box of esoterics for the duration. it’s going to be something really special."

Thom's solo tour has just begun with a show in Christchurch, New Zealand, and Sam Petts-Davies is along for the ride!

Since Radiohead's earliest shows, there's always been at least a few effects added by an engineer at the FOH (front of house) mixing desk to keep the band's sound clear and coherent. With Radiohead, that role was filed by Jim Warren. Even after Thom started bringing pedalboard full of vocal effects on tour, Jim continued to apply additional effects including plugins such as the Waves C4 multiband compressor for vocals. You can find more info on Jim's work in these posts.

For The Smile, even fewer hardware effects were needed at the FOH desk, in part due to Thom's expanded vocal pedalboard. In 2022, the Smile's mix engineer mainly relied on plugins from an Avid VENUE S6L-32D digital desk, supplemented only by a TUBE-TECH CL 1B Tube Optical compressor (presumably for Thom's vocals).

It's clear that when Thom is performing totally solo, a different approach is needed. But it's hard to imagine that any past FOH setup has been so full of hardware effects! And not just effects, but also modulators and an usual mixer, as we'll see....

For those who don't know, Sam initially served as a engineer under Nigel during the recording of Junun in 2015. He subsequently did engineering work on Spectre, A Moon Shaped Pool, and on the strings for the OKNOTOK singles. In 2018, he co-produced the soundtrack to Suspiria with Thom, and apparently Thom was a fan because Sam received a full production credit for Thom's soundtrack to Confidenza. He also produced both of the Smile albums released this year: Wall of Eyes and Cutouts.

For comprehensibility, we've divided the setup into four sections: the core, the modular, the pedals, and the rack. We'll start with the core setup.

Core Setup

This section is the nexus: receiving input from Thom's stage setup, sending it through various effects, and mixing it all together. The Matrix Mixer is using to both mix together and feedback the various effects in Thom's eurorack setup. The Yamaha DM3-D appears to be the central mixing console for the entire setup. Despite its small size, the Yamaha boasts 22 channels and a huge range of built-in effects, and on top of that it can also run VST plugins.

Death By Audio Echo Master delay

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Roland RE-201 Space Echo tape delay

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Erica Synths Matrix Mixer

Yamaha DM3-D Digital Mixing Console

Modular Setup

In the decade since Thom first used a Make Noise Shared System Plus to process his voice and piano, his eurorack effects setup has expanded quite a bit! The Shared System is designed to be both a sound generator and an effects processor, and since then Thom has created dedicated setups for each of those applications. This setup is the effects processor, with lots of delays, filters, and reverbs, plus some LFOs and CV sources to modulate those effects. The additional Doepfer case that Thom has on stage, might have some of his sound generators, but knowing Thom it could just as easily be even more Make Noise Echophon delays.

Row 1 (left to right):

Make Noise Maths (unused)

Intellijel Planar² joystick

Xaoc Devices Belgrad dual filter (unused)

4ms Dual Looping Delay

4ms SISM: Shifting Inverting Signal Mingler

blank panel (4hp)

Row 2 (left to right):

4ms QCD: Quad Clock Distributor (unused)

Soma Lyra8-FX (unused)

Make Noise Echophon delay

Make Noise Erbe-Verbe reverb

Vermona TAI-4 transformer-isolated I/O

Row 3 (left to right):

Intellijel µMIDI interface

Make Noise Richter Wogglebug random generator

Make Noise QPAS dual filter

Rossum Electro-Music Panharmonium spectral resynthesizer

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Vermona TAI-4 transformer-isolated I/O

It appears that these are Thom's Rows 1 and 2 are kept in a Doepfer A-100P6 Suitcase 6U case. Rows 3 and 4 are kept in a Doepfer A-100PB Suitcase Base case. The modules on row 4 are impossible to identify at this angle, but Make Noise style knobs are clearly visible on the left-most module.

Pedal Setup

Furman M-8Lx power supply

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Eventide Pitchfactor

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Empress Effects Reverb

Rack Setup

We'll double back on this one once we have a better photo...

[modularmodularmodular]

After 2 months into Modular Synths - I became a modular addict - this is my current setup

[dustedmagazine]

Improvisors Inside Electronics — The Birds of Four Mirrors (dx/dy)

The Birds of Four Mirrors by Improvisers inside electronics

N.O. Moore is an associate of AMM’s percussionist, Eddie Prévost. They’ve played together, both in concert and in Prévost’s long-standing improvisation workshop; in such settings, Moore plays guitar. There are moments on this CD where the co-existence of sounds generated by electronics and imaginatively repurposed stringed instruments brings to mind the sound world of Prévost’s best known group, AMM. But one suspects that their ongoing rapport stems from a shared attitude separate from the sounds they make. For both men, music is partly an expression of investigative priorities; playing it is a way to figure stuff out.  

The questions addressed on The Birds of Four Mirrors can be intuited from the group (besides Moore, who plays synthesizers, there’s Antonio Acunzo on electric bass and objects, Tony Hardie-Bick on acoustic guitar and modified tape echo and Tom Mills on theremin and ring modulator) name, Improvisors Inside Electronics. Does improvisation using electronic instruments differ from music made spontaneously using other tools? And do people play the gear, or does the gear play the players? For while  it’s certainly possible for people to follow the mandates of a non-electronic instrument’s inherited vocabulary, electronics make it a lot easier to broadcast received sounds with the flick of a switch or the click of a cursor. 

Electronic instruments also make it harder to distinguish who’s making what sound and how are they making it. That’s certainly the case on this five-part studio recording. When Derek Bailey and Han Bennink played together, it was pretty clear when someone was proposing a new rule for guitar or stomping on the old ones for drums, since most listeners had already heard them played many times. It would take a robust grasp of what this quartet’s gear can do in order to be able to differentiate the products of one source from another, and how many listeners even know what Doepfer Dark Energy modular synthesizer does, let alone whether it is being creatively misused? 

But perhaps not being able to fall back on such knowledge facilitates surrendering to other ways of hearing. You don’t need to know about the patch cords and signal chains to understand the dynamics of action and reaction, and consonance and disruption that course through this music. No do you need to know the skill with which the knobs were turned and the waves were warped to appreciate the varieties of sizzle and squelch at the quartet’s command. Letting go makes it possible to project one’s hearing into the music, and if you like to play your AMM recordings more than once, you’re probably already inclined to listen that way, too. Heard as a manifestation of exploratory impulses, this is pretty compelling stuff.   

Bill Meyer

[metzger-guitar-experiments]

The view of my top 3 rows of my Eurorack synth ! The 4th row on the front of the case is pulled out at the moment , waiting on 2 new VCOs , which are still stuck at FedEx in Memphis since Sunday , wondering when the package will be delivered... I also ordered a 2hp Comb Filter from Sweetwater, found out I still have a 3hp empty space. Currently thinking at other changes I could make. #eurorack #modular #synthesizer #synth #synthesis #musicproducer #music #dreadbox #doepfer #roland #system500 #ericasynths #intellijel #malekko #mutable #mutableinstruments #jpsynth #zlobmodular https://www.instagram.com/p/CLa5lCcHSLL/?igshid=80dpljl3765m

[taperwolf]

So, I discovered two deeply esoteric things today that make some old tools I've had squirreled away suddenly either slightly more useful — or incredibly useful.

So. This is called an "Electronics Network Designer":

It's got a steel case, which opens with a latch at the front to reveal a printed-circuit prototyping board, with traces similar to those on a solderless breadboard.

If you flip it over and undo the little slide latches that hold the rails down, you can turn it back to the front and lift up the board...

...to reveal breadboard-style spring sockets for the sorts of through-hole components you use in this kind of circuit board.

It's essentially a prototyping tool; you're meant to plug your components through the board and into the sockets, which are connected in the same pattern as the traces on the board; you can thus use it as a breadboard, then unlatch the PCB from the sockets and solder the components down, giving you a well-connected, permanent prototype. You can then slip a new blank PCB into the rails and do it again. The cover is padded with static-proof foam for safety, so you can just click the thing shut and throw it in your bag to work from home or wherever.

The problem, for me at least, is that I found these things in the wreckage of an electronics store in the process of going out of business; they were down to the point where prices were "all you can stuff in a bag for $5". The things didn't have manuals or order forms for the replacement boards; there's no web address or even physical address on the things, just a company name that no longer exists and a copyright date on the boards themselves of 1994.

I bought both that the place had; I figured that even if they weren't going to be usable as intended, I could use them as just big breadboards. This was maybe eight years ago, and I've done just that in a minor way, but had put them away until I unearthed them today and tried searching for their creator again, or if anybody online had posted about them. The company name "Platform Systems" still didn't get me anything useful, but a little more digging turned up Hoyme Manufacturing, who make air control dampers — and the Electronic Network Designer, hidden away behind a couple of layers of links.

So I'm waiting to hear back on if they still make and/or sell replacement boards; the page was last updated in 2018, so fingers crossed.

So that's slightly more useful; what's the incredibly useful part? Well, in examining these devices, I took a good look at the PC board guide rails, and realized they looked awfully familiar.

Yup, in the design, to standardize on things, they seem to have selected Vector's Eurocard rail profiles — the same ones that Doepfer chose to be the mechanical basis for Eurorack rails, and one of the harder to find parts when building your own systems. Since I have two of them and very rarely need to be prototyping two very large through-hole circuits at once, I can cannibalize one and turn the rails into a cute little 50 HP Eurorack lunchbox case.

Glad I emptied out that box today, and took a good look.

[mysynthfetish]

COVIDIOTS!

Yeah they're everywhere. Seriously though, I never thought when I was making jokes about it a few months back that it would end up as much a clusterfuck as it has. Over a million cases in the US? Over 50,000 dead there too? The school were I "work" is still closed, leaving us scrambling to come up with online stuff for the kids (hey, Japan may be really good at MAKING high-tech shit, but holy fuck on a stick are they not good at USING it). Anyway. On with the shit-show!

The latest addition to the ever-growing MFB family here. Strange little beast. Pretty big sounding for as little as it is. Mod1 in the filter section can give you FM via VCO or the typical filter sweeps via LFO. Setting the Sub OSC to Mix also spices things up considerably. I have yet to run the LFO out to the VCF In or Gate In, and I'm sure either of those will be fun things to try. How many monosynths does a person need though? Um, about that.

Yeah. First Doepfer I've owned. Dark Energy, first model. Mint condition with the box and manual. Not the cheapest thing, but I decided to put the Lyra-8 I built up on the auction so if it sells it'll make up for it and then some. If it sells... Cross your fingers. Talk about counting chickens before the eggs hatch. Anyway the Dark Energy is Very Fucking Cool. Standout features? Well first of all there are two LFOs, which is fantastic. And there are two FM sources in the filter section: Linear FM and XFM (exponential FM). FM in the VCO section as well. Also, it looks like it has only one oscillator, but there is a second one that can do triangle, sawtooth, and pulse with variable pulse width and PWM. It's got a shitload of flexibility, like selectable LFO ranges, and high/medium/low ADSR range too. And then there are the patch points... It almost gives the Kraftzwerg a run for the money. ALMOST. 3 VCOs and patch points ain't no joke. Even so, this little thing is very, very cool. Sounds YUUUUUUUGE too. I am finding myself eyeballing the Polivoks more and more these days, wondering if I will find it a new home...

Broke out this old ghost today for some fun and games. Using a 3-minute TDK endless cassette with a 3-minute long slice of audio from Michael Moore talking about feedback from his latest one, Planet of the Humans (I think it's more Jeff Gibbs than Moore but still). Interesting film, that. I wonder how much of it can be believed. Some poignant points raised, no doubt about it, but I wonder how much of it is being presented through the lens of a certain agenda. Anyway, I used the audio in this:

So today would've been the 10th Anniversary Showa Techno event, but current social situations what with the pandemic going on and all that (even though it isn't really being taken seriously by the majority of people, if the sheer number of motherfuckers I saw out and about while on my mid-morning run is an indication—I wore a mask, aaight?). But yeah no event, so I fooled around with some of the segments I had in mind to use at the show, and recorded a 25-minute live session. Seems the audio hiccups twice, once when I guess the screen saver came on, and again when I noticed and touched the magic pad to disable that shit. Next time I'll turn it bloody off. You can get more info in the video description. Fun stuff.

This is the current incarnation of the Lair of Nefarious Machinery. Things are getting a little bit out of hand. I discovered that the Aux 2 send on the mixer at top right is sending a bit of audio to the connected effects processor even when all channel sends are at zero, so that's super annoying. I thought about emailing Soundcraft and asking for repair advice as I quite like these mixers (I do have two of them after all) and losing an effects send is a big deal. No idea where to look to start troubleshooting. Don't have a schematic first of all. Any ideas? I'm all ears.

Well, that's all this time. Watch out for the Covidiots...

[cygnusred]

polyrhythmic patch.

[thebettinghousepk88]

Doepfer PK88 Keyboard

The PK88 keyboard is designed for the mobile pianist who wants to be able to play a piano on the go. It is a fully-featured 88-key MIDI keyboard that emulates the behaviour of a real piano. This MIDI keyboard also includes a USB port, foot switch inputs, and a 9V DC XLR pin output.

The keys are semi-weighted, which allows for reasonable response control on plug-in instruments. A triple sensor improves the repetition speed and responsiveness. Another feature of the PK88 is its two MIDI outputs, which enable you to control a second device at the same time.

There is also a service manual for the PK88. You can purchase one for ten dollars. In addition, a warranty claim will be denied if the seal is damaged.

The PK88 is not a high-end keyboard. The keys are relatively light, but they are not as quiet as the 88-key models from Yamaha and Nektar. However, they do have good touch sensitivity and are easy to transport. Moreover, the case is durable and portable. It is packed in a rugged flightcase that has a removable lid.

The Doepfer PK88 is a full piano-style keyboard with a weighted keybed and dual MIDI outputs. It is ideal for expressive piano performance and for controlling software electric pianos. Unlike other 88-key weighted keyboards, the PK88 does not come with a Fatar TP40GH graded hammer keybed. But you can easily upgrade it to a higher-quality keybed.

One of the features that distinguishes the PK88 from other 88-key weighted keyboards is its two foot switch inputs. Both are equipped with the SOFT PEDAL function. If you connect both of them, you will have an authentic piano feel. These foot switches can be connected to the sustain pedal and damper pedal.

The PK88 has a USB interface. When you are using a computer, it can send note events with velocity on MIDI channel 1. On the other hand, if you want to use it in its original configuration, the MIDI-out connectors need to be connected to the MIDI-in of a sound generation unit. As for the power supply, you need to provide a minimum voltage of seven to twelve VDC.

The PK88 has a flightcase with a removable lid. It is protected with a carry handle. An AC adapter for 230V mains supply is included. You can also buy the power supply locally.

Although the PK88 does not come with MIDI controller #67, which is a soft pedal, most expanders support it. With this MIDI controller, the keyboard sends a note on the message with velocity 1 when very slowly pressed.

The Doepfer PK88 bears decades of professional experience. This keyboard is ideal for use with the Doepfer A-190-3 and A-190-4 Eurorack systems. Besides its piano-style keybed, the PK88 has synth-action keys. Those keys require some adjustment to get the best results.

The PK88 is available in Germany. Those who buy it from Thomann are satisfied with its quality.

[cyle]

modular diary: upcoming main rig changes

i felt like writing down some changes i’m gonna make to my main performance rig. i’m at the point where i have 5x104hp of eurorack room (i have the Make Noise CV Bus case for performance, TipTop Mantis for a stay-at-home rig, and a spare Make Noise Skiff that’s just collecting dust for now) but i really want one solid rig in my CV Bus Case that i can carry around and have everything i need to do a live jam.

my current modular performance setup:

my planned near-future modular performance setup:

main changes i’d like to make are...

swapping out the Qu-bit Chord in favor of the ALM Akemie’s Castle. i just ordered the Castle after watching a dozen videos about it and i cannot wait; i feel like i should’ve gone with it over the Chord to begin with. it sounds so dirty, so metallic, so acidic, and yet the chord functionality can make it really lush and atmospheric. gggaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!

swapping out the Rene for the Pressure Points. i just got the Pressure Points a couple weeks ago and it’s changed how i think about performative modular; it seems essential for breaking apart a song into discreet sections, completely live and via easy taps. the Rene is great and i’m gonna keep it in my stay-at-home rig, i’ve found it good for basslines.

swapping out the Erbe-Verb for the 2hp Verb. this is perhaps the biggest sacrifice. i absolutely adore the Erbe-Verb, the noise waves i can make with it sound deeper than the ocean... but it takes up way too much space. for performance, i just want a simple reverb, so the 2hp Verb will do. i’ll keep the Erbe-Verb in my stay-at-home rig for when i want to record things.

swapping out the Dynamix for the 2hp VCA. again, just to save space. i rarely use the advanced features of the Dynamix so i feel like i won’t miss much here. i just need to be able to patch in an oscillator and the Contour.

swapping out the Pico A Mix for the Ladik M-176. i’m actually swapping out a small module for a big module here, but the Ladik M-176 will let me mix in stereo sources (lookin’ at you DSP, Morphagene, and Verb) for live performance, which feels like a must now.

taking out the 2hp Pluck and sticking just with the Pico Voice. the Pico Voice is really good because it not only has the same kind of voice as the Pluck, but also has insanely good sounding bassline, pulse, and supersaw voices. the Pluck can definitely make some beautiful harp-like sweeping vistas... but it’s not worth keeping for only that one thing.

adding in the Pico DSP and Make Noise Morphagene. i currently have these in my stay-at-home rig and use them when recording stuff, and the more i use them the more i can’t wait to get them into a live performance of some kind. the Morphagene takes up a ton of room but it feels worth it.

lining up all of the sequencing and modulation sources to the left side of the rig, and all of the sound sources and drumkit to the right side of the rig. hopefully this’ll reduce the amount of cross-rig patching i have to do. i’m keeping the Pamela’s New Workout front and center for all of my clocking, and not pictured is the Make Nose CV Bus that goes between the two rows in the middle.

random other notes

the Wogglebug and the Game System are two modules that i’m still figuring out how to utilize to their fullest potential. from a naive angle, they’re just weird sequencer/randomization modules, but in practice i’ve gotten close to making the Game System a robust drum sequencer and the Wogglebug a modulated flavor-adder. i need to spend a lot more time with them.

the Doepfer Wasp Filter is the only filter i’ve ever heard and thought wow, that really adds something. i’ve watched tons of videos on how filters could/should be used, and nothing has ever really inspired me, but this filter is a beast. adds a great metal growl to anything i put through it.

the Pico Drums and 2hp Kick feel like the only drumkit i need. the 2hp Kick is so fat and heavy, i love it. the Pico Drums can do two drum samples, and usually that means a snare and a hi-hat. i still have a lot to learn about drum sequences. i have a Mutable Instruments Grids off to the side in my stay-at-home rig but i’ve never figured out how to make it sound good.

the Metropolis, Maths, and Contour are like... the most essential pieces in the world to me. the Metropolis is hands-down the most fun sequencer i’ve ever touched. the Maths is the cleanest function generator. the Contour brings full realistic envelope control to any weird oscillator. must-haves, haven’t found better.

[hennehirokane]

An unpopulated Doepfer LC6 Eurorack case

[palsen]

On the Kitchen Table

That modular thing, that escalated quickly.

It's like building a character in a role-playing video game. You distribute endurance, strength, dexterity and such to make the avatar/modular reflect your play style. And like some characters are quick and stealthy and others heavy hitters, some builds will render an East Coast synth voice, while others are suited for a more experimental kind of noise.

My first iteration of modules was based on dedicated, no frills core functionalities, such as Doepfer's essential modules. It was good to start with the basics. By doing this I was able to test different routings, patch them in how I wanted and learn the signal path.

I didn't want to build a complete system, made entirely from one manufacturer's modules. Because part of the beauty with modular is putting together one's own rack made of different modules from different places and with different sounds and approaches.

Right from the start I decided for a quite small system, a limited case of 6U, 84 HP. But one or a few function per module demands more space, so after a while I began to replace them with functionally dense modules, in other words, I levelled up. Still I didn't want to go to far; I don't want a computer-like module that solves everything – I reckon that would be contra-modular.

I run sequencer/clock outside of the system, for the time being. Maybe it's a little bit cheating, but this way I save space in the case. Anyway, I'm using an Analog Keys, and with it I can drive two separate sequences, process the modular signals through the synth's filters, envelopes, effects and so on, and trigger an old DIN-synced TR-606. And using all four voices of the synth itself at the same time. The Rosie output module has send and return for external effects, so I got a BigSky plugged in there. All in all, it's quite a powerful and portable little setup.

As for the case, I just cut up a cardboard box and gaffered it together to fit two Happy Ending Kit rails. It's very slim, very light, maybe not too stylish though.

The housing is really a project. It's like a doll house that is defragmented, partly from an interior design thinking. Well, I want it to look nice and neat. Then again, most time is spent researching which modules that go in and out, based on functionality and compability with the ecosystem.

Nevermind the patch in the picture, I just needed something so sound and didn’t want to clutter the image too much. The photo is from the kitchen table.

[taperwolf]

Goodbye 2022

It's the season for retrospectives, and I wanted to take a few moments to mention the things that were new this year and which feel like I still want to talk about them.

Modular Synthesis

Now, I've been thinking about and talking about building my own synthesizer for years. Over that span I've learned a lot. I've built devices where I felt like I was just snapping together pieces, like the Gakken SX-150 kit, an Arduino MIDI player using an audio playing shield, and various Teensy Audio library devices like a basic polysynth or the T.Chordstrum; I've made various sound toys and effects from parts and schematics. But this year, building one module at a time, I filled up a homemade Eurorack case with 16 modules, comprising a complete modular synthesizer. First some passive modules, then a cheap FX unit; an oscillator, an oscilloscope, amplifiers, hacked children's toys, and the homemade equivalent, in three parts, of the most popular Eurorack module in existence. I've actually used up all the room in the rack, and I've even had to take modules out to put different ones in a couple of times.

It's a working system that can stand alone or work with my other instruments, and while there's a laundry list of further work to do — a bigger case, a dozen different modules to build, and turning this all into actual music — getting to where I am really is an accomplishment, and I'm really happy with the work I've done.

(I also should mention that I owe a lot to many designers and engineers — both the pioneers of analog synthesis in the 1960s and 1970s, and more modern ones. All these modules are based, in whole or in part, on their work. Specifically, without the direct designs — and generosity in making those designs available — of Matthew Scala of North Coast Synthesis, Kristian Blåsol of SourceryOne, Kassu of Kassutronics, and musicdevghost of Voxmachina, I'd have nearly nothing in the case, and without Dieter Doepfer coming up with the Eurorack standard, I wouldn't even have the case. There's probably a dozen more people who deserve credit as well.)

Anime

I'm a big anime fan, or at least I'd describe myself as such, but I haven't managed to watch much these last few years. I've had problems with time and attention, and haven't really followed things outside a narrow band of franchises I was already a fan of, or adaptations of manga I'd already read.

So My Dress-Up Darling came as a surprise.

It's an odd show to talk about, or recommend. It seemed set up as a fanservice-y, by-the-numbers hetero school romance comedy. Unpopular boy meets popular girl! She manic pixie dreams all over him! He dresses her up in cosplay! The premise seems set up for drek. Instead, I think it's the series with the most heart that I've seen in years.

I'm being worse than usual at describing why; I've written and deleted several paragraphs that ended up as overly detailed character or plot summaries. Maybe it's just that, while comedy can't treat its characters with dignity, this show treats that its characters love what they love with respect.

Cooking

Turkey, roasted in a brown paper bag. The method came up in a @docholligay post, which I'd reblogged while tagging about commercial plastic oven bags being... adequate, and I sort of got challenged into trying it. Now, two roasts later (admittedly, scaled down to just the turkey breast, since we're a two-person household), I'm not planning on cooking turkey in any other way ever again. It turned out to be phenomenally good, for very little effort. It just takes saturating the bag in canola oil, slathering the meat in mayo, and throwing it in the bag with veggies and seasonings. The recommended cooking times had the meat well over the recommended minimum temperature, but still with crispy golden skin and full of all the juiciness you could ask for.

I imagine that putting more thought and effort into seasonings and vegetable accompaniment — really, I just threw in a chopped onion, a bag of baby carrots, and some red potatoes, and sprinkled the whole thing with Montreal Chicken — could even improve things; I'll have to look into that for next time.

And?

I'm probably forgetting several things I should mention, and likely actively repressing a few others. I live a pretty insular life; I don't often get a lot of new experiences, and I tend to chew on ideas and plans long enough that they can lose a lot of flavor. Even getting out to the Makerspace once a week can sometimes be too big a hurdle. I take care of my wife, I go out shopping, I clean things and do laundry.

I do at least have the Makerspace to go to, to show off the toys I make, see other folks' projects, bounce ideas off of people. I'm active in my weird little corner of the Love Live! fandom, running an archive and database of otherwise unavailable character interactions. And I've got this handy void to scream into.

I'm going to consider goals and resolutions elsewhere, and probably offline; it seems like a good quiet occupation for the new year.

[123designsrq]

FOLDABLE SYNTHESIZER WITH A REAL TAPE DELAY AND A SPRING REVERB HAS US EXCITED TO CREATE MUSIC!

Artist Love Hultén is renowned for his new take on familiar instruments, and he is a master in this niche craft. His past creations are a testament to that fact. No wonder everyone wants to get their hands on Love’s creations – including me! His VOC-25 foldable synthesizer is a good example, and now he the artist is back with another synthesizer all music creators will drool over. This is the MDLR-37 foldable synthesizer made up of four sections that fold into a compact form factor for easy portability. Korg Volca, Arturia MicroFreak, Roland Boutique and Behringer Neutron are the biggest synthesizer brands in the united states of America. They make the most famous designs and quality music.  Eurorack modules The hand-crafted musical instrument comprises a couple of Korg synthesizers – one is analog and the other a classy digital. To be exact, these are the Korg Minilogue and Korg microkey 37. The synth also includes a digital Synthesizer in pedal form – the Meris ENZO pedal. For effects, Love has fitted the rig with a T-Rex Replicator analog tape echo and the Doepfer A-199 spring reverb Eurorack modules. The latter has a real spring too. The large oscilloscope (most probably a magnifying glass over a small digital scope), wooden faceplates, actual tape delay, and a spring reverb make it a unique creation! These instruments fit nicely into the foldable wooden case. Which has the speakers and waveform display built-in. Though the synthesizer is foldable to stow anyway when not in use. Would you actually want to do that since it’s an eye-candy piece for your studio or living room? However, the foldable function comes real handy when you’ve got to take it to the outdoors with you. Once again, Love has creating a fun mod for all music composers out there. Vince Clarke will love to explore it, I’m sure! Read the full article

[thenightlymirror]

Eowave makes a 84hp skiff that would fit perfectly on top of the ms-20, but almost nobody carries them (nobody in the US), nobody seems to have ever owned one, and if I got it, it would have European power, so I’d have to buy a power cord for it an hope it works.

It just seems risky.

Considering just buying a Doepfer low cost case, 9U, but a skiff would be good to start out on and travel with.

[boomaofficial]

Goodbye Doepfer case, hello @tiptopaudiofficial Mantis 😎 #eurorack #synthesizer #synths #eurorackcase #tiptopaudio #music #electronicmusic #electronica #homestudio #musician #producer #musicproduction

[hyperexmachina]

DIY case made from an old briefcase flight case I found in the attic #eurorack #Modularsynth #makenoise #ende #noise #LxD #mutableinstruments #doepfer #pressurepoints #Modular #tiptop #electronicmusic #electronica #maths #telharmonic #braids #streams #ericasynths #pico #2hp #alm #pamelasneworkout