Hasta La Motion!

NOTE: If you’re going to use a DC Coupled interface use a floating ring TRS cable and not the one show in the video – see more info below.

Here’s what this clip is about: Going modular is a lot of fun but can get very expensive, very fast. But there’s a way put together a hybrid modular synth in a gradual, focused way, by only getting the modules you need in hardware form, and integrating others using software.

After experimenting a lot with creating a hybrid VCV/Eurorack – I can say it works really nicely. If anyone asks me what’s my one must have Eurorack module, it’s definitely one which will let you bridge between virtual modules and real ones.

In this video I review the ES-8 from Expert Sleepers and the 8A from MOTU, check out their pros and cons, and how well they integrate with virtual eurorack from VCV, Softube and other software.

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TRS CABLE NOTE: A note regarding the cable I mentioned around 14:25 – Thanks to Andrew from Expert Sleepers for this comment:

Click here for more info:
http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwacompatibility.html#cables

In general special cables are recommended when using a DC-coupled audio interface as a source of CVs. Most audio interfaces have balanced outputs (on TRS (‘stereo’) jacks or XLRs), while synth CV inputs are unbalanced (usually on TS (‘mono’) jacks or minijacks). If you use a regular stereo or mono jack lead, you’ll be shorting out one of the balanced output signals (usually the R (ring) to the S (shield)). While this probably wouldn’t be a problem for normal audio use, when outputting the sustained voltages that are useful as CVs you risk damaging the interface hardware.

More info and purchasing options on the link above.