So, a little while back I got one bulky package and many small ones. My Doepfer system had arrived, and thus begun my quest into designing and expanding a modular system. Again. As Doepfer has some 100+ modules I will not be starved of ideas on what and how I will construct my system. But I thought I’d share with you a few moments and pictures of how it looks. Click on the images for larger versions.
First there is the ubiquitous empty case. I choose wooden, because in my world modular synths always come in wooden cases. At some point I will have to stain it to a nice dark walnut tone. But no time for that now, there are modules to unpack!
And here we have them. In zip-lock bags no less. All twelve of them plus cables, carefully selected by me. So it’s custom made right from start.
Then came a unexpected and long pause in the assembly – I had to decide in what order the modules should be placed. And on what rows. That took some thinking. This picture is taken from within the case with a few modules connected to the main buss.
And here they are, in order (which I’ve changed a few times already) and ready to be put into work.
This last picture shows the first patch I made. Nothing fancy, just enough to get a sound and to check out the modules.
In all it is a great sounding system, with a tonality leaning towards the raw and dirty. The System needs quite a lot of expanding, but the feeling of moving away from the computer is truly inspiring. I am very pleased with my choice and it will definitely be an exciting component in Studio Inkwell, and in time fit perfectly in my music. For all of you thinking of going modular – Doepfer is the way to go.
Although… the hardest part is still yet to be done: Naming the system! *help* All suggestions are welcome.
Peace::Interzone
