What to put in 4 rack spaces?

[Tony Scharf]

I pack it all up and ship it to a nice guy in Chicago so I didnt have
to worry about it :D

Seriously, though, pics would help.  If the rack is within a
comfortable arms reach, then I would put something there that I would
need to get my hands on.   I am not familar with the Voyetra or its
interface, but that seems like a candidate.  Aside from that, I'd say
Jay is right on with the Waldorf gear, but picking which two of the
three would be  problem.

I cant think of much in terms of current gear that I would consider.
The rack synthesizer and rack FX unit are dying form factors.  I have
tons of empty rack spaces that have been replaced by my software, and
I cant even get a decent price for the racks on eBay.  They are mainly
used for storing odds and ends that arent worth the effort to sell.

Tony

On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 1:33 AM, James R. Coplin <james at ticalun.net> wrote:
> So, my new main studio desk is finished and powered.  It has allowed me
> reclaim a good deal of space in my studio (about a foot and a half) and
> holds more than my old desk.  However, I have 4 rack spaces left over.
> Depending on the final config either 2 two-space openings or 1 four-space
> opening.
>
> My studio is in 3 parts:
> 1. The main desk which has the DAW, most outboard, audio interfaces etc.
> 2. The modular desk which has some misc outboard, MIDI->CV, the Serge,
> Modcan and ARP 2600
> 3. A keyboard station with all the keyboards, Synth racks, and MIDI
> interfaces.
>
> I'm thinking of moving one or more of the synth racks from the keyboard
> station over to the main desk in the open spaces.  I don't know why I'm
> thinking about doing it, it just seems like it might be a good idea.  So,
> what should I put there?  Here is my short list of options:
>
> Waldorf Microwave I - 2 spaces
> Waldorf Micro-Q - 2 spaces
> Waldorf Pulse+ - 2 spaces
> Korg Wavestation A/D - 2 spaces
> Roland JD-990 - 2 spaces
> Emu Audity 2000 - 1 space
> Kawai K5000 - 2 spaces
> Yamaha FS1R - 1 space
> Voyetra 8 - 4 spaces
>
> I use Sound Diver heavily so I don't know if it makes sense to move things
> like the FS1R or K5000 as I rely on Sound Diver to program them because the
> interface is so rubbish.  So, if you were me, would you put something in the
> spaces from the synth racks or would you leave them all together in the
> synth station?  More importantly, what would you pick and why?
>
> Thanks!
>
> James R. Coplin
>
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