someone help me pick a new module

This is what I have so far, I have a spot for one or two more modules and haven't been able to figure out what to fill it with for over a year. It does what I want it to do and accomplishes what I want, but it relies heavily on the interstellar radio. I basically just use that mainly and use the LFO or the A-110 as a drone in the quad VCA. It is kind of boring and the interstellar radio sometimes has a sound that is very distinct and makes a lot of my tracks kind of same-y.

I want to find something that will have a powerful precense like the interstellar radio. It is able to make a thick, full sound by itself that is amplified by it's CV ins. And it's CV outs work well with pretty much everything. I want to find something like this, but I am having a hard time figuring out what would be like it. Being able to have a strong sound while also having good CV outs that will change up the sound of the other modules. The big problem is the other modules need a lot of CV ins to not sound like a boring drone or in the case of the wogglebug, sound like just a weird repeating signal.

Any suggestions? I like distorted, aggressive sounds which the interstellar radio is able to achieve easily.

I dont know if I understood you right, but

Bastl Instruments Dark Matter
Schlappi 100 Grit
Schlappi Angle Grinder

or the total overkill:

Forge Tme Vhikk x

is worth to check

I dont know if I understood you right, but

Bastl Instruments Dark Matter
Schlappi 100 Grit
Schlappi Angle Grinder

or the total overkill:

Forge Tme Vhikk x

is worth to check
-- VONDENFUNKEN

Thanks I appreciate those recommendations, I will definitely probably choose one of those. But to try to clarify what i'm saying, basically my sound has basically been just the interstellar radio for the past 2 years i've had it. And the saturn2 for almost 4, I'm int he process of finding new VSTs right now, but I really would like something that isn't the interstellar radio to star on every recording I make. But those all look pretty good, I especially like the Schlappi 100 grit just because it is from the same company. It would be "safe" to get that one, but I'd also like to get something different. I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

A110 it's a basic oscillator with SoftSync and LFM...doesn't hide many surprises. If you are not going to use it as a voice, you can always use it for audio-ratio modulation.
You can give it a new use if you combine it with AngleGrinder or 100 Grit. I think both are good suggestions.

So...you want to add another sound source to this?

I also tend to make a lot of noisy distorted stuff that isn't necessarily traditional synth sounds, but you need some articulation and modulation in here. A quality filter (100 Grit and Angle Grinder would both work for what you want while still doing filtering, and based on what you have so far they are good picks, but there are others) and an envelope/function generator (the more the merrier – a Mutable Peaks clone might be good for function vs space, but just look around and see what looks good) would go a long way towards making this much more versatile.

EDITED Apr 2nd, 17:33

I got the A110 because I thought it would be better, and it was when I got it out the box. But when I got used to it, i realized it wasn't as powerful as the interstellar radio (for what I am doing).

A110 it's a basic oscillator with SoftSync and LFM...doesn't hide many surprises. If you are not going to use it as a voice, you can always use it for audio-ratio modulation.
You can give it a new use if you combine it with AngleGrinder or 100 Grit. I think both are good suggestions.
-- ferranadsr

I have been using it in the signal in for the interstellar radio, and for the reset in for the LFO sometimes. I still get use for it, but it just doesn't really compete with interstellar radio. Of all the modules I have that I might sell, that is one of them.

So...you want to add another sound source to this?

I also tend to make a lot of noisy distorted stuff that isn't necessarily traditional synth sounds, but you need some articulation and modulation in here. A quality filter (100 Grit and Angle Grinder would both work for what you want while still doing filtering, and based on what you have so far they are good picks, but there are others) and an envelope/function generator (the more the merrier – a Mutable Peaks clone might be good for function vs space, but just look around and see what looks good) would go a long way towards making this much more versatile.
-- Zacksname

I really like the idea of the 100 grit or angle grinder, but i found a good filter VST the other day. The unfiltered audio BYOME, and it has blown me away. But I am having a problem because it pushes my computers CPU to it's limits. Even with a mini PC that I ran latencymon on and did a lot of research online to find one that would have low latency. And bought an audio interface, the ultralite mk5, that I researched to find something I thought would be able to handle these kinds of loads.

So I would still consider getting an actual filter module like those two, which is what I was originally going to do. But I have long thought I needed some sort of envelope too, like you said. It's the one thing that makes me feel like the rack isn't "pro" or "official" yet, but I've had a hard time deciding which one to get. I will probalby look into something like that, thank you.

The filter suggestion is (for me, at least) not so much about a filtering effect added to the final product as it is about articulating the sound of an oscillator by sending it through a closed voltage-controlled filter and then opening it using a envelope that you've triggered. It's the same subtractive synthesis thing that drives more basic synthesizers, but I think even in this noisier, seemingly more unrestrained setup it will allow you to get lots of tonal and rhythmic variety out of your setup.
You'll also be able to do this with one of your VCAs, and exploring an envelope/function generator will probably do you more good first, but a good filter just gives it extra shape and character. Not only will be a great source of sounds (especially if it self-oscillates), but it will improve your experience with the Doepfer A-110 or whatever other sound source you decide on.

EDITED Apr 3rd, 00:46

A standard VCO can be transformed into a very special sound source with a good filter. If you prefer "noisy" or "distorted" sounds, 100 grit might be a good idea.
If you want to add these types of sounds, you also have Befaco Plethora, two digital sound sources with three banks of noise-based algorithms.
The great thing about this module is that it incorporates two multimode resonant filters. It can be used for textures and drones, and it also shines on percussion.

A standard VCO can be transformed into a very special sound source with a good filter. If you prefer "noisy" or "distorted" sounds, 100 grit might be a good idea.
If you want to add these types of sounds, you also have Befaco Plethora, two digital sound sources with three banks of noise-based algorithms.
The great thing about this module is that it incorporates two multimode resonant filters. It can be used for textures and drones, and it also shines on percussion.
-- ferranadsr

that befaco plethora looks so amazing, but it's expensive. I wonder if it would be worth the extra 200$ over the mutable peaks, I mean it would be it seems but....my rig is already pretty noise....damn this is hard lol

that befaco plethora looks so amazing, but it's expensive. I wonder if it would be worth the extra 200$ over the mutable peaks, I mean it would be it seems but....my rig is already pretty noise....damn this is hard lol

Hi,
Obviously, they're different modules. If your complaint is that everything "sounds the same" in your set, you'll need another voice, or a filter with character, or a reverb, or a granular module...
Modulation is essential, but in this case, it won't radically change the sound.
The problem is that if you add another voice or effect, you'll need more modulation... LOL.

noise plethora + percall + muxslicer is fun

for wonky noise rhythms

you can test them in vcv rack

the analog filters of noise plethora are cool in the hardware module

maybe get a pams workout 🤖

thanks everyone, i went with the 100 grit and the mutable peaks. But I also tested out the BYOME and LFOTools vsts and they are amazing in the chain. I didn't realize how badly I needed filter and envelope in the chain. it sounds way better and a lot more detail. wish I had known this a long time ago, but at least this will be a good finish for this rack. now my next move will have to be a new case sigh

i feel like the 100 grit is kind of hogging the rig now and doing most of the routing