I have ordered a System 55 … now waiting impatiently , several months backlog in Germany.
I am new to Eurorack, but not completely new to patchable synths, I own an ARP 2600 clone, had (very long ago) a Korg MS-20 and MS--10 plus the analog Korg step sequencer and also had the chance and fun to play around a lot with a very large Roland System 100M in the past.
Some noob questions:
Looking at the System 55 modules I do not see any phones or line level output, so I am thinking of getting either an Erica Synths Black Output Module V2 or a Doepfer A-135-3 plus a Befaco Out V3. What would be the better option?
Some other modules in consideration to populate the bottom row would be:
- Behringer Brains to have one OSC a bit more “digital” in the portfolio
- Dopefer A-184-1 to add the ring mod, sample and hold and portamento missing from the System 55 modules
Doepfer A-145-4 for some more LFOs in a very compact size - a Micro Ornament & Crime module looks like an interesting alternative, would offer the LFOs as one engine but also LOTS of other CV processing options. Any thoughts on this choice?
Doepfer A-174-4 3D joystick for more “interactive” control
Any likely some FX / audio processing, thinking of:
- After Late Audio Resonate and/or Monsoon for textures / ambient / drones
- Soma Lyra FX for delays and distortion
- Happy Nerding FX Aid XL for CV-controllable multi FX
Any thoughts on these choices, better alternatives?
The bottom row in this rack is what I plan to add:
