What you are looking at is the first eight Phoenix Edition Mattson Mini Modulars. Each base system consists of two cabinets that fold together into a little suitcase with a handle on each cabinet. This makes it simple to carry either each cabinet individually, or together latched and closed. This entire system is actually latched together. For each individual system, the left cabinet holds ten modules with a power supply and MIDI-CV converter, and the right has space for twelve additional modules which you can order individually at any time. You can latch as many systems together as you like in whatever configuration as you like.
The system pictured here would consist of roughly 16 cabinets x 12 modules for a total of 192 modules, or 176 modules not including the power supplies and MIDI-CV (the Ms are blank panels). Note that with this setup you would be able to run eight individual MIDI channels into the system - think 8 tracks of modular mayhem.This image is of course of the reflective logos on back of each cabinet. Note the hardboard backs referred to in this previous post. The contrast with the logo looks very nice. You can see the custom wood back of Serial #1 on the bottom left. The non-reflective one is mine, Production Prototype #1. All other systems will have the reflective logos and hardboard backs.
BTW, be sure to click the images for the full size shots. You can find a few more in this flickr set. Click an image followed by the All Sizes link when you get there.
Update: They actually do lock together vertically. I updated the post above to reflect this. Via George Mattson: "They lock together vertically also so the entire structure is latched solidly together. If you look at the unfinished pix of the cabinets (from the front), you’ll notice four squares mounted to the inside of the backs about 1” from each edge. Those are the support spacers for the 8-32 T-Nuts that are epoxied to the back.
On the back, you can see the heads of those 8-32X3/8 screws waiting quietly in the corners screwed into the T-Nuts.
I supply two-3” straps made out of 13ga steel with slotted holes on each end. One of the straps locks the cabinets together when the system is closed. Both straps can be used for structural support by mounting them between cabinets (horizontally or vertically) using those 8-32 screws screwed into the T-nuts in the corners."
are there knobs on the pots? or are they the actual mini pots like bugbrand uses for the postcard weevil?
ReplyDeleteMore like ARP slider caps. Here's a close up with the old design color: link. They feel nice. The grip is good - both in feel and on the pots.
ReplyDeleteBTW, be sure to click that old image for a close up.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get mine, can't wait to fill the 2nd side!
ReplyDeleteCan you identify your MMM? I can.
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the shot of the backs, mine is turned off. ;P
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that be cool. Turn it on and the logo switches on like a light bulb.
we need to see a video of this modular when you get them...i still cant see a knob i just see what looks like a black pot..yes i did look at the link
ReplyDeletei wonder how stable the cabinet is,,,wouldn't it wobble when you patch / unpatch wires?
ReplyDeleteMine is either middle row on the right or bottom row on the right.
ReplyDeleteHere is a link for a video from the Inside Synthesis series which utilizes the prototype Mattson Mini Modular.
ReplyDelete(Episode Three)
http://insidesynthesis.blogspot.com/
Sounds quite nice and I think it will answer your questions regarding the knobs and the sturdiness of the unit. I would think with the power supply being located on the bottom it would help stabilize it.
Matrix I'm curious what other modules you included for wall #2.
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ReplyDeleteThe stack in that picture is surprisingly stable. I was removing / installing maybe 20+ module panels while it was set up like this and not once did it topple over and kill us. As for a video, here is one from October where the pre-production prototype made its debut:
ReplyDeletehttp://youtube.com/watch?v=e25n2Me1vqo
Have you ordered yours yet? Will you ever? :)
Tiny knobs, tiny modules but what a gigantic logo indeed ;-)
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmmm!
ReplyDeletetop cat, wall #2?
ReplyDeleteI have one system with the base modules on the left cabinet and the following on the right:
1 VCO
1 LFO
2 ENV
1 Mixer
1 S&H
And a Syntar filter from the parts of an actual Syntar.
You can see a close up of mine in this post. Click the image when you get there.
ReplyDeleteThat stack is so damn sweet!
ReplyDeleteMine is the top right one (number 06).
ReplyDeleteBeing able to angle the side cabinets in really helps with the stability when you are stacking them. It's a good thing too, since I was sitting in front of the wall-of-synth when Stephen was installing stuff.
I was one coffee short of brain activation and suffered a major brain fart when I wrote "wall".
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get the word cabinet from my brain to the keyboard.lol
Looks nice, I'm looking forward to hearing some user's demos.
I do think it would help generate sales if people could hear audio samples of the different modules.
seamonkey