Re: Blacet modular users
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:01 pm
It depends.
I'm mostly using a DI (albeit built into my vintage mic/pre's).
Serge has an amazing Resonant EQ.
I actually think the Serge system is one of the best for audio mangling.
I use mine in conjunction with Modcan.
First thing I would do in your position is get the best audio input modules you can find.
For example, the audio input on the Arp 2600 is capable of very creamy colouration and distortion, much different to mic/pre distortion and colouration, and easier to achieve with the Arp.
My Buchla also has a great audio input.
A good audio input can also add triggers and envelopes based on the audio coming in, that can be very useful when controlling the other (esoteric ) modules.
As I said, I prefer the larger sized modules (5U and banana) but I think the greater number of 'out there' audio processing modules is in Euro, unless you spring big $ for Serge and Buchla.
I use an Analogue Systems 'Comb Filter', which is a kind of short delay capable of weird flanging fx.
The metasonix stuff would definitely be a plus for guitar and drum processing.
Analogue Systems again has a sampling delay module where you can degrade the audio with lower sample rates and bit crushing.
I'm mostly using a DI (albeit built into my vintage mic/pre's).
Serge has an amazing Resonant EQ.
I actually think the Serge system is one of the best for audio mangling.
I use mine in conjunction with Modcan.
First thing I would do in your position is get the best audio input modules you can find.
For example, the audio input on the Arp 2600 is capable of very creamy colouration and distortion, much different to mic/pre distortion and colouration, and easier to achieve with the Arp.
My Buchla also has a great audio input.
A good audio input can also add triggers and envelopes based on the audio coming in, that can be very useful when controlling the other (esoteric ) modules.
As I said, I prefer the larger sized modules (5U and banana) but I think the greater number of 'out there' audio processing modules is in Euro, unless you spring big $ for Serge and Buchla.
I use an Analogue Systems 'Comb Filter', which is a kind of short delay capable of weird flanging fx.
The metasonix stuff would definitely be a plus for guitar and drum processing.
Analogue Systems again has a sampling delay module where you can degrade the audio with lower sample rates and bit crushing.