hard time deciding which rack to get

z_ecoustics · Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts

I'm building a eurorack modular and the most difficult decision for me is which rack/case to get.

main Modules I am getting: cwejman vco and adsr, plan b vco and filter, livewire freakenstiner, doepfer spring reverb, analog solutions trigger sequencer.

I'm leaning heavily twords analogue systems to fill out the rest of the modules such as multiples/vcas/s&h/etc. I like Asys because they seem to be of generally better quality than doepfer and most ASol modules.

The problem is that ASys bus plugs are different format than doepfer style (cwejman/planb/livewire). If I was getting all doepfer style modules i would DEFINETLY go for the A-100 suitcase. I want to gig with this system. Problem with the suitcase is that i have to buy a $20 adapter for every ASys module I have, and that will come out to about $120 extra at least. The ASys racks have good reviews and have ASys AND doepfer sockets. Problem with that option is that it's a rack and not a practical portable unit on its own. I've looked in to SKB and Gator mobile rack cases and none of them are as appealing as the doepfer suitcase, they all look like they were made for mixers, not synth instruments.

So this is my predicament. Any ideas? Building a custom case seems like too much work right now.

robles · Joined: May 20, 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Takoma Park, MD

You might want to check out this ebay store front:

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Case-Store

They have a large selection of designs for rack cases. They have nice looking 6U cases in blue, red, even camouflage, besides, of course, black. They also have a number of 6U shallow effects rack cases which should probably go better with the short depth of an ASys rack. Just go to the store front, type in "6 space" and it will limit your list. They even have 12 space cases if you're feeling particularly adventurous.

As for me, I went for the sturdiness, sleek design, lifetime repair guarantee of an SKB Roto rack for my stuff. But it is way too deep for what's going in there. Oh well. Compromises, compromises...

z_ecoustics · Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts

Wow $59 for a 6U case. Have you seen the quality of the case first hand?

p.s. haha, i'm 90% sure these are gator cases being sold unbranded. makes sense since gator stuff is pretty cheap, take a look at these pics

http://tinyurl.com/2wc4tj (ebay)
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/closeup/GTourSHK4--Main (gator retail)

robles · Joined: May 20, 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Takoma Park, MD

I'm afraid I haven't seen these cases in the flesh so I can't comment on their construction. I'm pretty sceptical of Doepfer cases since they cost the same as their rack mount without a case. Like I said, I went for SKB, opting for rugged, even if it's too deep for my needs.

z_ecoustics · Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts

Could you please tell me the depth of A Sys racks? They don't tell you anywhere.

Jari Jokinen · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 5:15 am Post subject:

z_ecoustics · Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts

AH doesn't carry analogue systems racks. I don't think I should bother them with questions about products they don't have

elemental · Joined: Apr 29, 2007 Posts: 12 Location: London

z_ecoustics · Joined: May 21, 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Massachusetts

bearblock · Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 90 Location: uk Audio files: 1

z_ecoustics, the Analogue Systems racks I have (RS10 and RS15) are about 18cm deep.

Jari Jokinen · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 11:35 am Post subject:

cbm · Joined: Oct 25, 2005 Posts: 381 Location: San Francisco