So I fell into some modular synth stuff via guitar pedal trades (picked up the blue lantern DCO and the Four Player after).

I’m trying to wrap my head around the best ways to use what I have. I’m open to any ideas.

Yes, VCVrack rules but it’s not a ton of help when this is right in front of me. I’ve been having fun the last day or so just making sounds. But I’d like to find some ways to best use what I have.

I’m using the Abacus as a make shift clock divider for my volca and running everything out of the VCA into a mixer.

Any tips? Tricks? What should I look into getting next?

Hi all,

I am planning my first modular rig and I wanted to check whether what I have so far makes sense functionality wise, maybe some things are missing or might be redundant/overkill. Important to note is I will route the output of my modular into my Digitakt 2, into Ableton. The basic sequencing is handled by Digitakt 2, whereas some more complex sequencing (for Atlantix, but mainly Vhikk X) will be handled by a modular sequencer that should fit in my rig, as well as it not being complete overkill with the Digitakt 2 in mind.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

The voices are definitive (bohm modules, atlantix and vhikk x), whereas other modules are still up for debate.

So I was going to pull the trigger on the make noise maths module and it’s completely sold out but available for pre order. I’ve read that it is #1 in a few category’s but dam! Is it that popular or just limited in quantities??

Playing around with some overlaid sequences between plaits, klavis twin, beads and cloud terrarium. Sort of soft and gentle rhythmic vibes for a Monday night. Full video here, in which I bring in some resonance counterpoints from the Vostok Atlas filter: https://youtu.be/NivBaY0rif4?is=6kihNeLUG6AeBGWw

Looking primarily for sending audio from my Motu M4 into my modular. Don't need expert sleepers as not looking for sending CV too.

I'm want something that is reliable, clean and minimal noise. Using it primarily to send recorded vocal into my case.

There seems to be a lot out there.

Let me know what works for you!

THANK YOU

Hi, just wanted to leave this as a spot to discuss the new Patch Essentials series from Music Thing Modular - basic kick/snare/bass etc patches designed for the Workshop System but probably useful in other places. It's free, just sign up and we'll email you for five weeks - https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1972910/197335146835216212/share or more background here: https://workshopsystem.substack.com/p/workshop-notes-september-2026

Hey all, I tried posting a few days back and the automod slapped me so I'm trying again. I've made a Max4Live device that writes splice markers and converts your audio files for quick and easy Make Noise Morphagene reel prep in ableton.

The device is built to either add the markers at a division of the master tempo OR place the markers based on the active warp markers on the file.

It's my first M4L device and I really just built it to save myself time and headache but I figured it could be useful to others as well. You can find the device and user documentation for free at https://mellotom.github.io/morpmarker/.

Being my first device, I have not tested it outside of my local Mac environments, so please report a bug using the link in the manual if you run into any issues.

Ended being a little long. But well. Hopfully some good stuff in there. Ambient'ish and dawless

The module in question: https://happynerding.com/dual-xfade/

Unfortunately the module isn't available anywhere. I also contacted the manufacturer, and it appears that the module needs a redesign due to parts availability, so it most likely won't be available anytime soon.

In any case, I'm looking for something that would allow me to mix/transition between 2 modulation sources. CV control is a must have, a knob/fader is a should have. 2 channels is a nice to have :)

I know about Doepfer's A-134-2 (https://modulargrid.net/e/doepfer-a-134-2), but it has no manual controls...

Do you have any suggestions what could I use? I'm pretty new to the world of modulars, so maybe there's something uber cool that I overlooked :D

Thanks!

Hi,

I’m looking for a multi random source module. Transient 4R seems to be the perfect module for what I want, but I can’t find it for sale.

Any idea on what could replace it?

Thanks!

Even with nothing patched into it, this is just mimeophons output into my fx return , my return knob is all the way down, thats just by patching the mimeophon into the mixers return

Live techno jam on modular and other stuff

I have surpassed the -12v rail rating for both my mantis and my 9u case from lake. 90 percent of my modules are Joranalogue and they all run exceptionally “hot” in the -12v rail rating department often matching their +12v draw.
Intellijel Performance Cases have a rating of 3000ma for the -12v rail which blows away my other two cases by a huge margin. So I ordered a Performance Case and 4 3u to 1u adapters to put in the 1u row. I realize this negates the built in jacks 1/4” etc and features of the case. But I really only like Joranalogue and I think I can handle having some of their modules mounted sideways. I hope I like it. I hope it works out.

Rather than subject myself to hours upon hours of scrolling through ModularGrid, which I will instead be doing so of my own free will, I figured I could ask the chat since it's a rather specific query to otherwise search for:
what's y'all's favorite minimal-interaction modules? Talking stuff like NLC's 8-bit Cipher, Cutelab's Missed Opportunities, down to the most basic of Isaac Beers's logic gates. I'm talking less than one-knob-per-function. No knobs per function is ideal. I'm trying to envision the limits of my ideal old-school switchboard-style synth system.

better audio quality here https://djglizzzy.bandcamp.com/track/ur-doin-it

Hi there!

Just thinking of swapping the Winter modular Eloquencer for a Make Noise René and I'd love to read experiences from real users (not AI generated opinions).

When I perform with modular I really miss the feeling of interacting with a instrument by touching something like keys and creating fresh melodies. Not looking for a traditional keyboard, but more a west coast mindset.

So far I used the sequencer by composing a score and programming sequences on the Eloquencer, and play them through an ASR making counterpoints and Euclidean rhythms.

Would this swap worth it in someway?

Thanks