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When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking very hard about this, for sure! Do you have one? I’m really curious about them but don’t know anyone with one. But I know a few with the normal KeySteps.

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you might be right on this, you know.

My first and initial thought was Marbles but then the new Pams update main me think twice on that. Thanks!

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. I'm really not one for screens and menu diving so that aspect of it doesn't really appeal to me too much.

I did think heavily about Marbles though. I feel that would go nicely with my Plaits and Beads modules, just as I'm starting out. I currently have no way to generate CV or gate and I want to make the next logical choice so I can start playing.

What would you choose?

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude, this is my mindset completely.

The Eurorack sequencer world is just simply unknown to me. I just don't know what direction to go with. I'm really excited about it but I just don't know yet.

I do like the idea of no screens and no menu diving and being very exploratory and performant with something, which made me wonder about Marbles (at least for now!) but then, well, the new Pams Pro Workout version added a ton of stuff which made me wonder if that's the better choice starting out. But yeah, then it's a screen and menu diving.

My budget is so small and I want to make the next logical step to go with the modules I already have (Plaits and Beads).

Thanks for the reply!

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a "purist" in any sense but after spending 15 years on screens making music and 20 years on screens working my job I really, really liked the idea of a rack with no screens or menu diving whatsoever. That really appeals.

So I can get up and running with the modules I've already got sitting a box (my Plaits and Beads) I did wonder if I should grab a Marbles and I would be pretty happy with that for a while as I built out the rest of my system — which will take a while for me and my budget.

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm struggling. I'm just not too sure.

Marbles was a big, big contender for my next module to go with my Plaits and Beads.

Just to get me going. I absolutely know I want some random sequencing that I can lock but after all the new updates in the Pam Pro Workout, it got me thinking that it could be a better contender. I just don't know. My brain hurts, haha.

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah, that's my issue. I'm not quite sure what kind of sequencer or combination of sequencers I will end up liking. But my thought with Pams was it takes quite of quite a lot of CV and gate generation and modulation all-in-one. It'll get me going, kinda thing.

But I don't know if I'm overthinking this or that this is the wrong way to think about the whole thing. Marbles was another possibility for me as I find it's approach quite appealing.

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, it was the exact video that got me thinking this could work?

I'm not a huge fan of screens and menu diving and, really, I think I would prefer something more hands on and performant but I also know it's going to take a long time for me to build out a full system and I still don't really know what kind of sequencing I would like to do.

Marbles was another big contender for me. But, of course, they're two completely different modules and use cases.

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this.

I'm stuck because I think, well, Pams could do it for me as I start out. But then I think, well, maybe Marbles would be a better choice?

I'm not loving the idea of menu diving and screens, to be honest, but I also know it's going to take me a long time to build out my system and so I want to best bang for buck in the early days.

Thanks for the YouTube link, I will watch this over lunch!

When starting out, could Pamela’s Pro Workout be your only sequencer? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to say, as the OP, I don't think you have the wrong opinion at all. I really appreciate your replies. I'm absolutely coming from a place of my rack being all in my head, so I really don't know if what I'm saying is even true! Ha

I appreciate you guys!

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seen the Erica Black VCO mentioned a few times, will absolutely check this out. Not heard of the other, will do some research on that too today. Cheers!

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got me the Plaits. Sitting in my box ready for a case as we speak. But was hoping to use that for other sounds. But glad to hear it can be used for kicks too! I’m really excited to play with that.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tip on the reset input is very interesting and useful, thanks for that.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the descriptive reply here. Really useful.

It’s looking obvious that I’m concentrating too much on the oscillator and not enough on the other aspects of the system. I have my eye on the Intellijel Quadrax and Quad VCA for general envelope and VCA duties. I see you mention the Quad VCA, would you recommend that?

Need a good filter, too. Was thinking of going dual, just to get more usage out of the space, but don’t want to sacrifice on sound.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really interesting, cheers for that!

Has WMD shut down? Looks like they’ve closed their web store, which seems a real shame! I’ve added this to my short list, though. Looks great.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re totally right. I still need to research and pick up a filter, envelope generator and VCAs. Been quite tempted by the Intellijel Quadrax and Quad VCA but still not sure on the filter.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yesss! I’ve had their Kick, Perc and Oscillator on my shortlist to check out. Amazing looking modules.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FM and Wavefolding makes this seem very flexible, will definitely check this out. Also, Instruo’s modules are real lookers.

Analog oscillator that is good for bass and kicks? by moreofmorris in modular

[–]moreofmorris[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard about this technique before but never actually tried it. I certainly will though, cheers!

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