6U or 9U, That is the Question

Eurorack
#1

Sooo,
My plan is currently to put together an all 6U case of MI goodness (all apart from Pamela’s Workout) to go with my allready done Doepfer rack.

My Mutable plan… http://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/50673
My Doepfer case… http://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/41875

I’m part way there and I should have it all together in the next 2 months or so, but I’m in a bit of a quandary.
My plan as a 6U case is based on the currently available modules and the ones in the pipeline that are on modular grids. This would make a stunning case, but… What happens if a few months down the line there are some new modules announced, I’d then have to sell the 6U case and replace it with a 9U one…
Is this likely to happen?

So, should I just get a 9U for MI straight off?

I think I know the answer to this already, I’m just trying to feel less guilty about it by pretending that you guys told me to do it.

#2

There are new modules in preparation, from 6-HP to 28-HP. But you have to start with something :slight_smile:

#3

You should get 12u :wink:

#4

@pichenettes
That’s scary to hear, but also brilliant. :slight_smile:

@sammy123
Damn, that’s what I was afraid of.

#5

whatever it will be you’ll want more…
and more
and more
and even more.

#6

Very true. I guess I’ll start with a 9U then.
At least that way I’ll have some room for future modules.

So far I just have the Anushri, Grids and Ripples. I’ll be getting Braids next week when I get paid.
Olivier, I’ll just add your name to my bank account to make life easier. :slight_smile:

And so it begins. :slight_smile:

#7

9U lasts for half a year to my experience…

#8

3 months! Tops…

#9

My Doepfer rack soon outgrew my original 6U, it took me about 4 months to realise 6U wasn’t enough, so I got 12U. But then slowed down a lot until it was eventually full.
I think that’s me done on that though now, I might swap out an occasional module here and there, but won’t be adding any more Cases full of Doepfer.

I had no real plans to start another case whatsoever until I saw the new MI modules that just really struck a chord with me.
And I’m a bit anal and like cohesive one manufacturer cases, with the same aesthetics/design and thought process running through a whole system.
I know I’m in the minority regarding this though.

#10

Naa, I’m in the somewhat organized camp too. I’ll group modules loosely based on manufacturer and looks. Harvestman doing their thing, Mutable in it’s group/row, all the clarke68/DIY stuff in a row or two etc. It’s not as far as whole cases, but at least I’m attempting rows.

#11

Im off: i group by functionality…
1st Row Filters, WaveShapers, VCAs, Sound Sources and Audio Mixer
2nd Oscillators/Sound Sources
3rd Modulations: LFOs and Envelopes (and the O’tool…)
4rd Haptic Touchy Modules, Plumbing, I/O, Grids, more Modulations (S/H, Random) and what doesnt fit anywhere else…

#12

start with 1 nZimmer

#13

Um…
Just took delivery of a monster case to go with my monster base.

I’m doomed.

#14

I know a brilliant divorce lawyer….

#15

Ha ha. I wish I’d known you a few years ago. I could have done with one.

#16

Shouldn’t this case be named the divorce instigator ™? It’s lovely! Congrats :slight_smile:

#17

Or the “I’m single and live with my cat” case.
I guess one leads to another though. :slight_smile:

#18

Been there, done that :slight_smile: Guess that’s a phase the serious gear head has to go through as rite of passage into Gearocalyptica. It was good for the soul they say™

#19

Based on ModularGrid I could pretty easily fill 104HP / 9U, so I’m thinking of going 12U, so there’s some room for expansion, and it doesn’t get completely out of control. Oh wait, 416HP is probably already out of control.

#20

"I’m thinking $4,000+ to build a modular synth is a perfectly reasonable limit to set- otherwise it might get out of hand!’

=)