09 live modular and the Mega Eurorack Modular Planner

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A proposed portable live modular setup done with the Mega Eurorack Modular Planner. Note, new modules have been recently added to the planner.

Mini Documentary Videos with Analogue Systems Bob Williams & Steve Gay

tribute to the real analogue from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

Interesting bit on the Minimoog Model D's envelop behavior at 5:33. Analogue Systems and Doepfer were the first two manufacturers of the eurorack format, however, they do use different power systems. An interesting side note: I tried looking Analogue Systems up on Wikipedia to see when they formed along with a history of some of their products, and there isn't a page on them. There is one, however, for Doepfer. Someone needs to fix that.

"Explaining the eurorack filterbank module RS360 as a polyphonic Sinewave Generator of high quality is one of the hints that are given by these gentlemen from cornwall, south England about their products as Analogue Systems. Bob Williams (right) and Steve Gay (left) are telling about their first basic real analogue modules made from the knowledge they got from producing a great 19" Filterbank once. They talk about the dirty moog filter and the flexibility you have with the loop function in the RS060 envelope, about the still outstanding waveform shift in the RS95 VCO that is still offered for quite affordable rates in europe and elsewhere."


Analogue Systems about EMS in the eurorack.. from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Steve Gay and Bob Williams gave us a relaxed update about their UK based source of eurorack modulars called Analogue Systems in their hometown down in cornwall. Steve Gay - who used to work for EMS once - introduced us to the facts of the direct connection of this quality brand to EMS, the (historical) source of experimental synth sounds from the UK. Bob Williams always was the brain and the smart promoter that we met on the synth shows worldwide knowing all the talents and outstanding possibilities of the Analogue Systems - still not (and probably never) topped by all the others of nowadays, but .. 'nothing remains the same.', so hear smart comments '.. about the restricted chip based oscillators .." and about '.. the very strange quirks.." of the EMS Filter type. "


the masterpiece by Analogue Systems from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Steve Gay and Bob Williams alias 'Analogue Systems' (UK) describe their latest release: The eurorack module RS450, a remake / mixup of once the historical EMS KS sequencer and twice the prominent SH101 sequencer, combining their outstanding possibilities with modern digital ones, so it could be a 14 kHz Sampler at the same time so you could record audio and manipulate it with your control voltages.

Listen to the original inventors of these quality series of modulars from cornwall, south england and enjoy their fascination for the old school technique for modern times.

All eurorack modulars are available wordwide thru competent retail stores."

let the goldfish perform from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

Your music could be played by a goldfish or stormy winds with a (so far) quite underrated module by Analogue Systems: Bob Williams and Steve Gay explain their idea, the history and the possibilities of their prominent used eurorack module RS35. It is the follow up model of the RS30 and can transform incoming music into a CV for its volume as an envelope follower and it can read out a frequency as a VC value to follow a melodie with your modular or any kind of an analogue VCO. .. listen yourselves.. and dont miss the other interviews made in Cornwall, south england where Analogues Systems is based, still.

All their modulars are available thru competent retail stores such as SchneidersLaden (EC) or Big City Music (US). If you like to put a system together go to analoguesystems(dot)de and use that modular planner for your visions.

Eurorack Modular Planner

via Andy on the Plan B list:

"Just wanted to let you all know that I've nearly completed my Euro Rack modular planner which includes the Plan B modules.

http://mega.modularplanner.co.uk/

The above is unfinished as I'm awaiting images from the various manufacturers. The Plan B is kind of complete but still requires images and data for Model 16 & 18 when available.

Doepfer is pretty much all there as is Analogue Solutions, I have images for Cwejman and Analogue Systems which is going in over the next few days.

Feedback is welcome.
Andy"

Do check this out. The total cost in Yen, Euros, GBP and USD for the modular you configure is given.
Analog Solutions gets my vote for best images.

SynthInvent System Layout Software

synthesizers.com has a beta modular planner similar to the Mega Eurorack Modular Planner. You can find it here. The following are some specs and requirements.

Features
* Easy to learn and fun to use
* Select from any style of cabinet, up to 9 per system
* Drag and drop modules into cabinets effortlessly
* Add controllers, patch cords, etc.
* View front or back of cabinets
* Show modules as pictures or as function text
* Automatically totals price as you add/remove products
* Automatically adds power components if desired
* Calculates power supply and consumption
* Save and recall system configurations
* Start with a standard system or create your own from scratch
* Produces a complete product listing with pricing and shipping weight
* Creates a web page (HTML) of your custom system
* Exports product listing to a spreadsheet program

System Requirements
* The current version of SynthInvent runs on a Windows PC running XP
* SynthInvent will probably run on Vista, 98, ME, 2000 also
* Your monitor must be at least 1024 pixels wide
* A mouse or other pointing device
* Microsoft .Net framework V2 (Already on many modern Windows computers)
* 2 MB hard disk space"

RichyHo's Modular Rack Planner

In the works from Horsman Inc.

"I want to bring together the best bits from dougcl's Rack Planner, the online Modular Planner and also the Eurorack Database and add many new features of my own. I love it when a new project gets a grip on me!

Comments, ideas and any other feedback would be welcomed."

Leave comments there over time to be sure he gets them.

Analogue Systems to Exclusively Offer Pre-Built Modular Systems

You might recall, Bob Williams of Analogue Systems decided to retire while continuing to offer his products through Andreas Schneider's Alex4 distribution. It looks like modules will only be available via complete systems.

via Andreas Schneider's STROMKULT: "According to Mr. Bob Williams originally idea, his brand and product line – the integrator modular system a.k.a. analogue systems – will be sold in ready to go casings and wooden cabints again. They will come – just completely mounted up the way you want them – with a full five years warranty from now on.

After having had too much trouble from circuitries damaged with wrong or misused connector cabels, with (others) power supplies that did not serve enough ampere for some of the high class functionalities, or selfmade casings, where the modules has been returned once they did not fit, taking this excellent products out of the mixed systems is indeed a bad decision for the idea of the common eurorack, but a good one for the position of analogue systems.

aorsThe integrator system can be configurated on a comfortable modular planner and should be coming from the production to your retail store within a month now. For any kind of questions please get back to your modular stores over europe."

Eurorack Modular Planner Update

via contact in the comments of the previous post: "I've made some updates to the planner. Your layout is now saved and reloaded when you come back. You can delete modules by clicking and pressing the delete key. A lot more modules graphics are in now with labeled blank panels for missing images." http://mega.modularplanner.co.uk