I have 2 100-P cases that are full. I have re-arranged the modules
many, many times. I currently have them arranged so that each cabinet
can stand on it's own. Typically i have the top row of modules
arranged as the audio path - sound source (VCO, Input modules etc) -
sound modifiers (Ring Mod, Filters, VCA) - and lastly output modules
(Mixer, Panner). The bottom row is all controllers (Joystick, ADSR,
LFOs, MIDI in, etc). This way when they are laying on their backs on
a table in live shows (or on a slant table in my studio) the
controller stuff is closest to me. I have some Euro-Rack rails and
hardware and will probably build some similar set-up in the future
when I buy more modules. I find the 100-p racks to be perfect for me.
You can stack them or lay them side-by-side, horizontal or vertical -
very flexible for me. The main hurdle is to always have some LONG
patch cords! No setup is perfect - you will never avoid the need to
patch two modules that are at the complete opposite ends of your rig!

Basically there is no prefect or permanent setup in modulars. Thank
god they ARE modular and can be re-arranged. Most modular folks re-
evaluate the layout with each new module purchase. The never ending
story.

-James

On Sep 9, 2006, at 7:33 AM, untiedstates wrote:

> Just wondering how y'all plan your module layouts.
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> I'm sure for massive modulars it's not quite so crucial.. I have a
> 100-P suitcase and space is a real issue.
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> I tried to organize the modules according to logic
> (VCO-VCF-VCA..etc..) but it doesn't make for the most comfortable
> patching. I'm going to rearrange everything according to ease of
> patching and knob-turning.
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> I guess in the end it doesn't matter how things are arranged.. just so
> long as you learn the layout. See, I like to do real hands-on
> manipulation rather than just patch a sound and leave it - keeping all
> the knobs easily accessible even with very complex patches becomes
> extremely important.
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> How do you arrange your modular
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> -Bryan
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