New case/panel pictures

creatorlars · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: New case/panel pictures

I finally finished my Serge-style rack panel about a week ago and got around to taking pictures. Also featured is the DIY portable rack case (3/4" pine and plywood + hardware/carpet from ReliableHardware.com.) It has a hinged latch-on lid too (with enough room to keep things patched in!)

Below this panel is my new Midibox CV, which I am really enjoying, and my Midibox SEQ3. This whole rig together is currently my "bassline machine" for composing and live shows -- but hopefully it will grow beyond that, to allow a setup for more symbiotic lead lines/basslines/percussion.

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RF · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject:

Sharp.
Very nice, now fill that upper part. Very Happy

Bruce

numbernone · Joined: Aug 16, 2006 Posts: 477 Location: new york city

Nice.

Are those the Davies clone knobs?? How do they feel??

creatorlars · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject:

Yes, those are the Small Bear knob clones -- they feel great to me, not cheapo at all. I've never used original ones so I wouldn't be able to tell a difference. But I really love these.

bubblechamber · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

really nice job lars.

Peake · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

Very sweet- how does it sound? Are you enjoying the banana experience?

And why not use an AOUT with the Seq? I'm after the 8 simultaneous Gate outs for synth percussion which actually lines up (piss off, MIDI!)

Great work...really attractive artwork and paneling!

ericcoleridge · Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 889 Location: NYC

lars,
your progress is amazing to me, these really look great--and even top your previous work (which I was also amazed at). Your pace of work is an inspiration.

numbernone · Joined: Aug 16, 2006 Posts: 477 Location: new york city

Got any photos of the insides??

I am constantly adjusting the way I cram stuff inside, and would be interested in seeing your methods. I am already building in a roughly half serge panel on its side format, and would love to do even wider panels, but it gets real cramped on the backside, and I have no desire ot make life that much harder for the visual appeal factor.

creatorlars · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:36 am Post subject:

Thanks for all the nice words! I appreciate the comments.

I am fairly happy with how these panels came out -- the yellow silkscreen is a little darker than I had hoped -- I was trying out a new ink which wasn't as opaque on black. The textured matte finish (Rustoleum) on the panels is something new I'm trying, after seeing the beautiful MOTM panels I received from Bridechamber (top row.) It's definitely adding a level of professional allure to my new panels.

There is room for another 4U panel (like the current one) below the Midibox CV. I am not sure what will go here, but maybe a full sequencer/timing/clock panel with various CGS modules.

I'm filling up that top row, first -- starting with new panels for my Cynare, Clangora, MFOS Phase Shifter, and a couple filters (ARP 4075 and Steiner SynthaCon.)

I actually moved my AOUT board out of my SEQ to build the Midibox CV. The Midibox CV seems to behave way more accurately with a variety of midi sources, and the calibration/scaling options are far beyond what the SEQ can do with an AOUT board. I guess I'll see if I run into any issues...

Part of it was definitely only wanting a single cable going from the SEQ to the synth, and planning ahead for a time when a buddy might want to borrow the synth by itself for a studio date or something.

You can get the 8 gate outputs off the core board though -- no need for an AOUT for that. I'll be building a separate sequencer for drums at some point, but now my act has a drummer so it's not a huge concern. I'll be sequencing more "modular percussion" stuff here though -- variable gatelength patterns on the Cynare are one of my favorite things right now! Smile

This is used as a bassline rig right now -- any ideas on essential modules I'm missing, for that kind of application?

I'll pull it out and take some pictures of the backside. It's VERY messy. Half of these modules were taken off old panels, so I reused the mounting brackets where ever possible. It should be pretty solid though... next panel, I'll be able to plan ahead a little more.

ericcoleridge · Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 889 Location: NYC

creatorlars · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:54 am Post subject:

Both of those circuits are definitely in my queue -- I already have a Burst Generator stuffed and ready to go. I hadn't thought about using it for basslines though. Thanks. Smile

toppobrillo · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject:

lookin good man. makes me wanna screenprint. where do you buy your supplies? what kind of ink? what mesh are you using?
muchas graciaas

creatorlars · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject:

toybox · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject:

Nice!!! yet some more vary inspiring work from you Very Happy

good stuff

zonkout · Joined: Oct 12, 2006 Posts: 33 Location: ozztin, teggsitz

Lars, you are a genius. How you manage to get things done and looking so good is truly inspiring.

creatorlars · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:04 am Post subject:

Wow, thanks again guys. Smile

It really makes all the difference to have such an encouraging community.

Zonk, I need to drive some stuff down and visit you some weekend soon. Are you doing the synth party again this year?

zonkout · Joined: Oct 12, 2006 Posts: 33 Location: ozztin, teggsitz

Yeah, the synth party will be in early October--the night after the Yip-Yip show in Austin.