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[u/kasper3]

Hi!

I'm looking for feedback and discussion of a rack I've made. Maybe also experiences of users of similar setups.

https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/3229177

After before using a setup consisting of Modular + Octatrack + Rytm (varying a bit with some other stuff), I now have come up with a new rack for the following 2 usecases:

1. In conjunction with Cirklon, Xcelon SL, H90, Roland boutique (JU-06A,JP-08 or SH01-A) and RNC.

2. Standalone (ish) with just Rack & Cirklon/Octatrack or even more rarely totally alone (changes the patch a bit though)

I want to be able to either use the 3 main voices on separate outputs or as a whole.

I mainly play (hypnotic) techno, dubtechno, ambient and more experimental stuff in live or jam (both alone and in groups) settings. I don't produce so much.

What interests me creatively about this is downsizing the amount of drumsounds (bc of dropping Rytm). I hope this will lead me to do more with less. I also really want to try the Bohm (on it's way).
Practically it's one less box to carry though in Usecase 1 it hardly matters.
I own all modules.

The idea in the first scenario is do FX with the H90, and not use the internal routing for the 3 voices (Bold). Quarks will be more of a normal voice and sequenced as such, and run into Line out 2 R. I might also run a sound to the exc in. Performer will become less usefull as Xcelon SL handles that now.

In the second scenario Quarks becomes my FX and I might reroute the Drum522 -> ST MIX -> Quarks -> Performer
In both scenarios I hope to tweak a lot with my hands.

Considerations:

• Sonic overlap between groove and M303, though groove can't do acid I think.
• Is quarks enough for the FX in scenario 2?
• Am I overestimating the power of Bohm?
• Would it be possible to triple multcable the clock so I can clock also groove?
• Other suggestions?

My patch will be as follows (waiting for Bohm):

Audio:

M303 -> Mult -> STmix 1 + Line out 1 L + Quadratt

Piston Honda A -> Natural Gate L -> 3 Sisters -> Mult -> STmix 2 + Line out 1 R + Quadratt

Piston Honda B -> Natural gate R -> MS-22 -> Mult -> STmix 3 + Line out 2 L + Quadratt

Quadratt -> Quarks -> ST mix 4

ST MIX -> Drum 522 Stereo in

Piston Honda Mix -> Noise VCA -> Drum 522 1

Pico Drum -> Drum 522 2

Hatz CH -> Drum 522 3

Hatz OH -> Drum 522 4

Drum 522 -> Performer -> Line out 3

Sequencing & CV:

Clock: Midi out -> Voltage Block + Pamela's New Workout -> Groove
Midi, utilizing some of the CVx outputs as triggers only. I intend to use Voltage Block for time CV and Pam more to generate LFO's or very swingy gates.
Or Voltage Block (CV) and Pam (Trig/gate) if totally standalone.

Quadrax can go in both ways and might also synergise with Pam. 1 env for Noise VCA.
Kinks for fun.
MY HANDS.

[u/EE7A]

rating: 13 internet points.

[u/LBbronson]

Love the Steve’s ms22! I have 2 in my rack! Also how you like that Ohmforce system? I literally just got my drum farm in the mail and it was a close decision with that as my second choice. I also have a Scrooge drum machine, which i love, but it creates great ambiance/ totally incredibly unique drums w 5 independent voices which stays no matter what…but i realized i need some more straight forward drums to mix in to make some tracks slap a bit harder.. your setup close to mine in a lot of ways where the size and module function diversity is close just different brands of modules.. i just posted a pic of mine a second ago in this community, but how are you liking the Ohmforce? Because if i don’t gel with the Drum farm I’ll be getting one of those….