Re: [AH] Modular Reviews?

From mikekent
Sent Fri, May 28th 1999, 19:14

>>Personally, I think a "blended" system from *everyone* is the best solution.
>>Yamaha, Korg, and Roland gear *alone*
>>don't cut it. Why should any *one* modular? Too bad we are all pig-headed
>>and have different form-factors!

I have 3 different modulars all put together to make 1 instrument:
System-100M, System-100, and SteinerParker. Each has it's own unique
strengths, very different sound, etc. I have 3 types of VCO, 3 types of
filter, etc. By blending the 3 different systems I have a very versatile
system. These systems each have their own cabinet so I have my 3 systems
stacked. See a new picture at:
  http://www.pacificrim.net/~mikekent/images1.html

Differing form-factors can be problematic.

CABLES:
    1/8" (is my preffered for size/space)
    1/4  (cables are easy to find, most compatible with all other gear)
    Banana (stacking ability, no need for "multis")
    If your systems/modules each use different cable types it is a pain
    to always need adaptor cables.

MODULE SIZE:
    If you already have a Moog Cabinet, it would be nice to be able to
    add a Serge module into the same cabinet; It's not possible. I'm
    drawn to consider purchasing a PAiA and Blacet combination as a
    possible next addition because they can easily be put into one
    PAiA cabinet together.

POWER & WIRING:
    Common power requirements is also a consideration. If I wanted to
    place a cool MOTM filter into a Moog System, it would be easiest if it
    had the same pwer requirements and the same wiring harness to easily
    run off the same power supply.

I do understand why each company comes up with it's own design, there are
often strong arguments for their decisions. But it's too bad that there
isn't a little bit more standardization.

I'm glad we're back to real AH topics.

Regards,
Mike.

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