Anyone Using Metasonix Modules?

**nwdve** · December 11th, 2003, 06:13 PM

I am thinking about getting the Metasonix TM-1 waveshaper/ring modulator module. It looks like just the thing to make some wild and crazy tracks. Heres a link: http://metasonix.com/

Anyone have any experience with their stuff? It looks like quality gear.

**David Vesel** · December 13th, 2003, 04:34 AM

I had forgotten who they were until I followed the link. Those are the tube synth guys. They look interesting, and there are enough modules that it looks like you could patch 'em together and make a big (in size anyway) synth system.

**nwdve** · December 13th, 2003, 05:40 PM

I'd like to try that sometime. Of course, the temperature from all the tubes would probably require a 5 ton air conditioner just for the room this monster would be in!

**arronc** · December 14th, 2003, 01:21 PM

On the same type of subject, we use Analogue Solutions Modulars :

http://www.analoguesolutions.co.uk

The do really well balanced modules, although nothing as esoteric as the link you posted. They are also compatable with the Doepfer modules so you can build a hybrid AS/Doepfer frame.

**David Vesel** · December 14th, 2003, 04:08 PM

I've been toying with the idea of building a modular synth for quite awhile now. There are some quality manufacturers out there and quite a variation in prices. It seems to me that the best price/performance combo is synthesizers.com.

http://www.synthesizers.com

For the Analogue Systems stuff, that Black Coffee module looks pretty cool. Electronic Musician ran a positive review of it recently.

**nwdve** · December 15th, 2003, 05:16 PM

One of these days...I'm gonna build one myself, when the budget can stand a hit for a large system. I have checked out the Analogue Solutions Modulars. Looks like their stuff is built like tanks. Synthesis Technology builds some nice systems too. Here's a link: http://www.synthtech.com/index.html

**cephalopod** · December 16th, 2003, 07:15 AM

Huge quantity of modular and other hardware links compiled at http://www.thirdwavecollective.com/directory.asp?cat=56

**nwdve** · December 16th, 2003, 08:15 PM

Great link! Thanks Cephalopod. After visiting the link I've decided that I might have to have MAM Warp 9 filter as well as the Metasonix module. O' that my bank account would be mightier than the desire to own all this wonderful new analog stuff!

**pop** · December 16th, 2003, 11:11 PM

It is ok. I sampled bunch of shi.t off it, but I am so bored of it now.
You are better off getting some vintage modular stuff.

**nwdve** · December 18th, 2003, 07:53 PM

Originally posted by pop
It is ok. I sampled bunch of shi.t off it, but I am so bored of it now.
You are better off getting some vintage modular stuff.

Hey Pop,

Are you talking about the Metasonix module or the MAM Warp 9? Inquiring minds want to know. I'm looking to liven up some of my digital sh*t as well as ways to realy screw up recorded tracks. I'm weird like that.

I love the vintage stuff, since back in my college days I had the luxury of working with modulars that I couldn't possibly afford! Looking at some of the newer stuff from Synthesis Technology, as well as some of the other manufactures, is very exciting for me. I guess my next topic to explore would be "New Modular Vs. Vintage." I want these "new guys" to make it. Of course, I could die happy if someone were to give me an Arp 2500 or a Serge! I might even settle for a 2600. Ha!