Hi Andrew

Moog started out with a range of modules and then put the best of them into a little case equipping it with an attached keyboard

Now you want to go the other way

Study the architecture and base your modules on that

You will mot have a Moog but you will have YOUR instrument based on the architecture of one of the most successful monophonic synthesizers ever made

We are talking individual modules (building blocks) here NOT reproducing that sound but giving you a basic instrument with a range of modules that will perform and allow you room for expansion as and when you require / can afford it

Make NO mistake about it, it will be when you can AFFORD it, this is not a cheep hobby but the rewards are many

Brian

--- On Mon, 6/6/11, kloppe_andrew < andrew.kloppe@... > wrote:

> From: kloppe_andrew < andrew.kloppe@... >
> Subject: 1 Starting out with a module system
> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 2:25 PM
> I know this is a loaded question, but
> hopefully somebody can give me some advice/thoughts.
>
> What is the best way to start out with a modular system
>
> Upfront; I have a limited number of external gears,
> including Dark Energy, Flame Echometer, Doepfer MAQ 16/3 and
> some other external board (Virus MC-505, etc.
>
> With that in mind I'm very hesitant to buy a pre-build
> modular system like (a100 mini basic system, etc.). I'm
> simply no sure the money would justify  what I get
> (particular since I'm overwhelmed with what I actually would
> need and/or want as modules) :c(
>
> Hence, is there some good starting point without buying a
> 'ready-made system', only to find out (learning as I go
> along) what I really would like to have as a module is not
> present
>
> I think the question I pose is; what is the minimum amount
> of gear (component) I need in order to then start adding
> additional modules as I seem them fit Or is a 'pre-build'
> started system the best way to get started
>
> I know this question is most generic, but I thought I ask.
>
> For Example, does it make sense, for example (an only as a
> hypothetical example), to get a bare-case, a midi-cv
> controller, some Filter(s), one or two more VCOs, 1-2 LFOs
> an ADSR
>
> Again, in all this I want to keep my Dark Energy in mind (I
> know it is only semi-modular, hence I'm sure there are
> serious constraints integrating it downstream into a real
> modular system).
>
> Cheers.
>
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