the ms-20 3u challenge

[Andrew Tarpinian]

Woops the weird little system is this link,

http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/73398


On Jan 26, 2014, at 5:24 PM, Andrew Tarpinian <andrewtarpinian at gmail.com> wrote:

> I mean something like this would make a nice MS-20 type synth voice: http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/73171  Even then you are missing out on some of the stuff you would get in an MS-20, like sample and hold etc….
> 
> One of the things I have learned from euro is that for me, trying to build typical synth voices get boring. I mean you can, and they are awesome, but there is so much more you can do, and at the end of the day still have those classic sounds, just a few patch cords away.
> 
> I think you were on the right track with Braids, why not build a system around that? You could always get a ms-20 mini and patch it into the modular with a Harvestman English Tear at some point.
> 
> This could be a weird little system http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/73171
> 
> 
> On Jan 26, 2014, at 6:35 AM, Michael Zacherl <mubar04 at blauwurf.at> wrote:
> 
>> Mhm, I realise the Braids wasn't a good idea (love it though) and it's a tad unfair.
>> I like the RS-95e VCO (Eric's got it) but it's not in the 'budget' range either and
>> we'd need two of them. Otherwise it would be an MS-10. ;-)
>> 
>> The Intellijel stuff is pricey as well. 
>> Granted, quality costs – but it's interesting how quickly the cost increases.
>> 
>> On 26 Jan, 2014, at 5:20 AM, Andrew Tarpinian <andrewtarpinian at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> The Braids throws me for a loop when we're talking MS-20 but I'm assuming you are making that your oscillator/noise source?
>>> 
>>> Keeping the 1400 price in mind and Braids as your main sounds source this will give you a mixer/mult, dual MS-20 type filters, dual LFO, two adsr's, dual VCA, and line in and out.
>>> http://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/73171
>>> 
>>> One thing I would change would be an intellijel dual adsr instead of the Pittsburgh but it would take you a little over 14. 
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 25, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Michael Zacherl <mubar04 at blauwurf.at> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> PS: virtual bonus points for Sub 37 features! :-D  
>>>> 
>>>>> On 26 Jan, 2014, at 3:10 AM, Michael Zacherl <mubar04 at blauwurf.at> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Well, challenge is a word too big for you experts, but …
>>>>> However, in a spare moment I found myself playing with modulargrid trying to configure
>>>>> a small 3U system which resembles at least the functionality and sound of an MS-20.
>>>>> For less the money of course. But being overwhelmed by the wealth of modules I gave up.
>>>>> So, the only mandatory module I'd love to have in that virtual system is this expensive 
>>>>> but IMO great Braids (got it demoed by Olivier himself last July).
>>>>> Everything else is up to you - what would you suggest?
>>>>> ;-) m.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> US$1400.
>> 
>> 
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