Re:Mutable Instruments' Eurorack Modules
by louthy on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @06:48PM
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Modular is seriously addictive, my setup [1] has probably plateaued for now, but I reckon it'll probably still grown from here.
What I love about the modular world (as a producer and someone who loves sound design aspect) is the fact that it's very much a cottage industry, and some suitably ambitious individual can build a quirky new module and get it out into the world in a way that would be much harder if they were building a full synth (or something of similar complexity).
I think the ecosystem in general is much more willing to try stuff out too. Most modules aren't that expensive, although collectively they do become that, but most hold their value pretty well, so it's pretty easy to cycle modules in and out of the case to keep things interesting
Re:Mutable Instruments' Eurorack Modules
by bjelkeman-again on Tuesday February 25, 2020 @07:22PM
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That is a lot of synt
I've been building a (eurorack) modular modular for a little over 10 years now. It's seriously blown up in subsequent years. After not buying anything for 5 years or so, I just recently started my second case. The amount of modules available has probably doubled since then.
I suspect some of the barrier to entry is the price. Especially when you have a lot of options in the $500 and under monosynth category. But, once you eclipse that initial hurdle, the sky's the limit.