Modular Wish List
Oscillators:
Livewire – Audio Frequency Generator (AFG)
Seems to be the sound module of choice, great combination of features and cost.
Envelopes:
Analogue Systems – RS60
Another one that comes well recommended by Stretta.
Filters:
STG Post Lawsuit Low Pass Filter
this filter is not a clone of the arp 4072 submodule. it does, however, have an identical topology with the same transistors and operational amplifier array. some people may find this is close enough to use the “c” word but not here at stg soundlabs, so in tribute to the origin of this filter design it is called the post-lawsuit lowpass filter.
LFO’s:
Triggers
I’m planning on not doing any modular sequencing, I want to keep all that stuff in Ableton and do the triggering with midi. I have 1 of the basic doepfer midi to cv, but will need to grow those capabilities as the complexities grow.
Elby Designs – ed103 (midi to sds)
Extra Fun Stuff:
Tiptop Audio, z5000
Less than $200 and with a review like this one from Stretta, it’s a no brainer.
MFB, VD-01
Awesome looking oscilloscope style functionality but for a fraction of the cost.
Expensive Stuff:
Cwejman, adsr-vc2
Recommendation based on Stretta’s excellent blog post review.
Picked up, that was on my wish list:
“All-analog, voltage-controlled oscillator that gives you the ability to implement synthesis techniques in a controlled and planned manner, turning your modular system into an even more powerful musical instrument.”
A-101-2 is a vactrol based combination of Low Pass filter (LP) and VCA and was inspired by the Buchla module 292. The term “Low Pass Gate” was created by Don Buchla and stands for a module that can be switched between low pass and VCA. The control (manually and via external CV) is responsible for frequency in the low pass mode and for loudness in the VCA mode. Additionally a combined mode LP+VCA is available. In this mode the sound becomes more dull as the loudness decreases.
