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I quite liked the look and form factor of a double rackbrute 6U
Hadn't thougt that power would be an issue tho.
Guess anyone could have made that mistake starting out
For now i took out the chainsaw so i can still explore
I will be investigating a self build case tho.
My current studiodesk (also self built) needs replacing so .... i want cook up a new design with integrated rackspace.
Preferrably adjustable in hight as well.
@JimHowell
About those befaco excalibus power supplies?
What are their power rating and would any old weller soldering iron suffice to build it?

Happy nooding brothers

One thing to keep in mind : It is not good to run the power supply at max load. It's a good rule of thumb to keep the power consumption between 50 - 70 % of the max load. So a power supply of 2A would be a strict minimum I think (it would be running @ ~80%). to maximise the space I would replace the Arturia PS which is 6hp by either a TipTop uZeus and you have 2hp free or 2 Behringer CP1A.

That said, I don't know your need in the -12v. The TipTop uZeus has a good +12v supply in 4hp but the -12v is kind of poor.
if needed more -12v 2 Behringer CP1A would do the trick and you still keep 4hp free

Can you split your rack into 2 seperate rows and give the links so we can have a more detaled consumption per row ?
-- Folkien

Why would a power supply not be able to operate at say 90/95% instead of 50 to 70% tho?

Currently running this setup.

This is the data sheet for it

6 Modules (2 passive) Row 1 79 HP max 80 mm 725 mA +12V 130 mA -12V 0 mA +5V
8 Modules (1 passive) Row 2 67 HP max 45 mm 650 mA +12V 481 mA -12V 0 mA +5V
14 Modules (3 passive) Total 146 HP max 80 mm 1,375 mA +12V 611 mA -12V 0 mA +5V

My initial plan was to end up with 2 rackbrutes 6U. Filling the cases as i go.
But if both of the cases need an extra powersupply i dont know if thats the way i want to go forward
Adding a 2hp power from endorphin.es wouldn't be the end of the world
But if i get a second rackbrute its gonna need one as well i guess
Currently pondering to build a case myself.

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Here u go.
All modules u already own.
Sequence the coral and the rample with hermod via midi.
Should leave u tracks for cv duties

Left some space in there for a filter or whatever u want to put there

What are u trying to achieve with an other voice?
How are u going to play the voice? What kind of modulation u intend to use?
Squeezing another voice in 28 hp is a challenge imho.
Maybe something like oxi coral if u are willing to use midi.
Wouldn't u be better of getting some more modulation, fiters, saturation, folders and/or effects?
I'd start with that to complement the M32.
Later u could add a new voice and put the M32 back in its own skiff.

Not sure there is a such a thing as a proper mains powered 2hp module, though if you can power via USB then there is this from Rakits https://www.rakits.co.uk/product/go/ which might let you lighten the load on the Rackbrute.
-- wishbonebrewery

That would imply that my pc would need to be running as well.
Don't like that idea but thnx for the suggestion.

I guess that your cheapest option is a behringer cp1a in 4 hp.

-- Slim

Thnx for the headsup.
I found a 2hp power + mult from endorphin. If no other options i'd probably go for thin one.
To be honest .... i just dont like the idea of another powerbrick on the desk.
I'm already starved for sockets as is. Anyone out there with a more elegant solution?

I'm pretty bummed out by this. why did arturia put a 104 row power module in a 176 hp rack?

Turns out that the rackbrute 6U doesn't have enough power for what i want to use the case for.
Rackbrute power is rated @ 1600 mAmps. Well its 2 times 800.

Turns out modules want a total of 1664 mAmps of +12V
What do u do?
Is there something like a mini 2hp powersupply with flying busboards i could install?
Sofar havent seen one

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated

Are these modules you use and own already? It's a lot of voices for one setup, but with ambient I understand there can be specific workflows people develop.

I dont know. I would ditch the ochd. Case has 2 lfo's.
Also for ambient u'd want a reverb. not sure if nautilus can do that? (or any other module for that matter)
Where are the envelopes? (guess pams?) I see very little modulation options here.
-- Chrissozz

Why ditch the ochd, then?

-- Zacksname

To make room for a verb. Something like fx-aid.
But i'm no expert in ambient so ..... just making assumptions here.
Most ambient seems to be drowning in verb so ... to me it made sesnse.
+ im not that big of an lfo guy. I'd rather have some cv recorders/loopers like neo trinity.
But i guess thats something personal

EDITED May 11th, 22:28

I dont know. I would ditch the ochd. Case has 2 lfo's.
Also for ambient u'd want a reverb. not sure if nautilus can do that? (or any other module for that matter)
Where are the envelopes? (guess pams?) I see very little modulation options here.
Unless databender doubles for modulation duties and filtering i would heavily rethink my options

I dunno man. I think u could do with some more sequencers man.
If u want ALL the polyphony on all the voices/tracks
I mean .... something has to keep them in check .... right?

What was ur reasoning behind the CIVILISATION + erica synths black cv tool?
Do you need that many note quantizers?
A bit weird choice if u ask me.
Nice pic btw. Happy noodling.

EDITED May 8th, 11:41

Wow didn't see that Thought u only had the 100 grit in there
What is you thoughts on the dual dagger?
I am eyeing it as well but i'd really want a vult freak.
Sadly not readily available so ...
The endorphin ghost looks like a very nice filter as well. Hard decisions m8

Just asking a question here ... The chainsaw is a stereo oscillator yeah?
Your filters are mono tho. Wouldn't you want at least 1 stereo filter to go with the chainsaw?

Test ...

ok cool

Ahh so you dont copy a link to the image but to the actual rack.
Got it i think.

For wavetables - take a look at neuzeit warp. or the flame 4vox.
I'd get a joystick with that 4 vox for some wavestation vibes
Apparently the assimil8or can do some impressive wavetables as well
For granular i want to get an arbhar as well. I've been looking at qu-bit's mojave as well.
So many options in euro that it gets kinda overwhelming.

Yeahh sry m8. Thnx for adding pic. First post here. Dont know how to do that here with my iPad from 2010.

It looks like u've got most/all basic bases covered.
My question would be what kind of synthesis engines would u like to have/explore?
Personally i would look into some more esoteric sound sources.
Something like granular and or wavetables for instance.
IMHO there's only so much u can do with stacking regular oscilators.
Just my 2 cnts

Hello folks
I've recently bit the bullet and got myself a rackbrute 6U together with some utilities in order to play with my neutron and quadrantid swarm.
Having seen some incredible sound designing on a channel i recently found ...... my GAS kicked in and had me building a 12U case.
The intended use for this case is to create cinematic intro's for raw hardstyle/gabber hardcore music.
At least .... that was kinda my focal point.

https://cdn.modulargrid.net/img/racks/modulargrid_2529954.jpg?1714146801

I'd like to get some constructive criticism before i take the plunge and start filling my 1st case.
Very curious as to what could be improved.