5 Steps to your first Eurorack: the definite guide to designing your first modular synth

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How to create your own individual Eurorack modular synth system from scratch - from the very basics to picking your fist modules and buying the case. In the next part I'll begin plugging them together and show how to start creating patches

It’s a bit of an Arturia Rackbrute review and eurorack modular case review and demo. ... also I’m putting in a few key phrases into this description so people can find it when searching for advice!!

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0:00 Intro
2:28 #1 The Basics
5:35 #2 Know your needs
13:00 #3 Shortlisting
21:56 #4 Find a case
27:19 #5 Taking the plunge
30:23 final Thoughts
32:24 First Patch

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[joshuacole]

It's worth mentioning that 1U rails and modules come in two distinct varieties (the Intellijel format and the Pulp Logic format); they are not easily cross-compatible.

[MrBatraaf]

As a reference I took the Korg Volca keys.
It's extremely basic, but I have been able to get some powerful sounds of it.
That means in modules:
- vco
- vca
- vcf
- envelope
- lfo
- ring modulator
- (wave multiplier)
Additionally, I didn't want to spend a lot of cash.
So I decided to get the following:
- Dreadbox Eudemonia
4 vca's/ mixer /LPF/ HPF
- Cre8audio Chipz
2 vco's/2 lfo's/ filter/pwm
- Behringer 1003 dual envelope generator
- doepfer a-100 dyi kit
Total price:
About 260 Euros
All that remains to be added are the ring modulator and a wave multiplier, but those tend to be affordable.

[unkeneke]

What an awesome video, the way you talk to the audience and present the info, it feels like an old friend telling you a very good anecdote between beers, cheers!

[kl]

THANK YOU watched and read lots but youre the first to make things crystal clear

[d-rantz]

You’ve talked me into it. With a new addition to my family I’ve had to pack up my dawless setup. Synths, mixer, sequencer, cables etc. packed up in the back of my wardrobe. This is a lovely sized setup and the style of sound created here 34:26 is up my street. Thanks starsky

[pixelfrenzy]

I'm coming to this a couple of years late, but it's perfect timing for me. Full of really useful info, thanks!

[LittleFoilFish]

I started off with a powered case, cables, an oscillator, a filter, an lfo, a vca/mixer and the Maths module (for generating envelopes and other stuff). Very basic, cheap (-ish)... (nothing is cheap in Eurorack)...flexible and great to learn on. The more you can learn on a basic system the more you start to figure out what other modules you'll need based on your style and what you want to play i.e drones, noise, rhythm and melodies etc The rack is probably the most important. You need room to expand so get a big one because believe me, you'll fill it up. I'm a year into Eurorack and I've already filled up a 9U 84HP Doepfer rack. I've bought a Behringer Go 6U 140HP which will be filled soon obviously :D and by the way, the Behringer Go rack is a great rack to buy. Economic, powered, sturdy and good looking. You'll need to do a few calculations to fit the modules to each section for power requirements but, it's well worth buying. And Eurorack is a journey of researching power reqs so good learning experiences.
Eurorack can seem daunting but once you take the plunge, it's very easy to get into and, Modular Grid is your friend as is Muff Wiggler. The Forums are a wealth of info as are Youtubers like Loopop, DivKid, Mylar and Robin at Molten Modular who is particularly great for beginners. And finally, this video is full of great advice too! Good explanations :)

[marshalsea]

This is a great video, really informative as always.
Anyone looking to get started in Modular should consider VCVRack, a virtual modular, which is a great place to start.
Featuring representations of many of the actual physical units it will allow you to work out your workflow and if you're missing things (you will be).
And remember the addage - you can never have too many VCAs.

[greygrey]

I need a small eurorack for a few chosen functions that are perfect for my work. Thanks, your exposition helped a lot!!

[uhuhmazn]

This was very helpful - you weren't kidding about feeling the need to know everything about everything before even getting started - it can be quite overwhelming. This gave some good tips on how to break it down into constituent parts to move on from choice paralysis! Thanks again, hope this has at least kept you occupied during lockdown, am hoping eurorack will get me through the winter.

[nasound]

Just got to the end, and I gotta say, well done! There are a fair few getting started tutorials, but this one was quite nice considering you are an experienced producer. Looking forward to watching your continued modular journey!

[tiadiad]

Sir! It is so good to put a face to the voice:) Love the switch. The old format was great too, but I like this!

[bigkingsha]

Learning modular synthesis is a bit like obtaining a college degree. Frustration, experimentation, fails, breakthroughs, questions, confusion, lots of money and time spent....
but in the end you're smarter and view the entire musical world differently as you are now hearing with new ears routed into a part of the brain that has been connected to a different universe!

[snarebear]

love the random snare roll sound at 4:18 when you put down the moog module lol

[stephenellis]

hallelujah !! someone who finally gets the sometimes daunting side to modular ! ... i salute you sir, we`ve been waiting for a vid like this ! ..

[Riichrd]

Proper stuff and well presented, thanks! Very refreshing that you never asked for subscriptions or "hiting the bell". I subscribed because of the on point content.

[throot]

I came to your videos after, I think, figuring it out. There is a Behringer System 35 which comes in two folding eurorack cases, contains 38 modules, power supply plus additional blank rack space for $1599 (US) plus tax, shipping included. Comoaring that with the time and enormous cost of building the same set of modules and case, I'm opting for the System 55. However, there is a lot of excellent information here and I'm soaking it up. Thanks for doing this!😊

[aipsong]

Nicely explained, and pertinent info - another bit of gear that might interest people is the Waldorf kb37 - a keyboard with an open space for choosing one's modules - and MIDI etc.

[UntrueSounds]

Thanks a lot for this video! It couldn't be more handy as I'm just planning my first rack. I'm expanding a Behringer Neutron with midi cc - cv converter, a Mutable Warps and some other goodies 🙂 Can't wait to touch it 🙂🙂

[attichatchsound-bobkowal]

Getting a used "Disting" is always good. Even if you do not use much of its functions, it is great for trying different functions to see if you want to purchase a purpose-specific module of similar function.