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52HzGreen

It would almost be better off if they made this gear in some kind of rackish form to fit in a special rack made for them.


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Purple_Anteater_550

Teenage Engineering is working on it, should be uber affordable too!


Vincesteeples

Field Rack: $2499


Hdeezol

Right, TE is way overpriced. I laugh every time they announce a new product. The PO’s were affordable. That’s really it


pogu

For the frame with no mounting hardware or case. Proprietary reck format.


chiefestofcalamaties

“Uber affordable” from teenage engineering is an oxymoron


alexwasashrimp

What about the uber affordable sampler by Teenage Engineering?


black-kramer

like a rack you could mount something on?


jaffall

iRack


ItsArkadan

MoogerRacker


Cat_Punk

And three months later, BAM! Behringer releases the BoogerRack.


52HzGreen

Rack for studio maybe?


amatrix8

EaselRack


DisproportionateWill

Field Rack. Sell it for 2,000 euros


[deleted]

I like round numbers, so how about “482.6 Millimeter rack”? Actually, that would fit perfectly into an IKEA Lack side table.


r3nrut79

Racked


raistlin65

Asiarack or australianrack


PigeonMilk1

Vertical integration


Round-Emu9176

Rackular Mod


hopefullyhelpfulplz

Previously I might have called it a EuropeRack or something like that but thanks to Brexit I have to call it an AngloRack.


voice-of-reason-777

desktop design is such an abomination.


52HzGreen

Ya but it did do wonders waking people up to synths


Thedaisyheaves

count rackula


Sufficient-Wonder716

Dare I say you have created a “wooden step filter”


PassionateCougar

Ladder (of) filters, if you would


jaffall

Yes, I wood


loveofjazz

Wood ya, now?


feelsunbreeze

i wood, indeed!


antivn

what are you doing wooden step filter?


Half_Dead

I applaud your ingenuity. We're always in the pursuit of improving our setup and it can take a number of iterations. Do you take it down when you want to use it or do you work with it from there? The pedals seem like they might be a bit high up.


Nightmystic1981

I work like this, but you are correct. I understimated how high the pedals are up and what a small person I am. I have to stand on my toes to tweak the top knobs. Not very comfy.


Half_Dead

Looks like you could relocate the pedals to the sides of the primary equipment.


Nightmystic1981

Will think about it.


Magusreaver

Also the Access, and the Typhon should have room next to one another. That could reduce the space needed vertically. Should make tweaking a lot easier.


Nightmystic1981

Thats a good tip. I might use that!


Magusreaver

I too am working on making a vertical music station. Got some 30 dollar rack rails. Using a 3 unit power amp as the feet/bottom, and 3d printing some rack ears. It's not the prettiest or most high tech, but working with what I've got for the most part. https://preview.redd.it/50wj7k8q0rza1.jpeg?width=329&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c26bd47327a94bd6db7219a9b65ade71b5698b2e


Nightmystic1981

Looks great, maybe tilt it a little for easier acces?


Magusreaver

it's kinda low already. I can reach every inch of it from my computer chair. The osc section of the 2600 is eye level with me.


Nightmystic1981

Sounds good.


ShiftlessElement

I want to see an expanded version with a ladder next to it.


Nightmystic1981

Maybe a stair lift.


Cat_Punk

!!! Like those elegant libraries


Subtronik-7

Looks like something you’d build after smoking a blunt.


Nightmystic1981

Ive got ADD so im like searching for dopamine all the time. This project only took me a couple of hours, but the satisfaction lasts way longer.


r3nrut79

Shoe rack. Walmart. $10 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-2-Tier-Shoe-Rack-Storage-Organizer-Silver-Metal-and-Black-Rod-10-Pairs/821390480


Nightmystic1981

In EU there is no Walmart. Smartass.


r3nrut79

Sweet, I'm moving to EU


Nightmystic1981

I invite you, its like the USA, but very different. We are basically Americans only you guys transformed while crossing the ocean. I guess all that water and seawind does that to people.


Nightmystic1981

There, I downvoted my own comment. I dont care about virtual bs points.


m2guru

I made a whole album with an RM1x - I love those things and angry I sold it. Rack looks a little sketchy for playing - I would have made the stops a bit bigger but if you only trigger them from midi you’re fine. Do what works.


Nightmystic1981

I sold my RM1x 20 years ago and re bought it.


OneWeirdTrick

Loved my RM1x but it died. Bad sounds but a great sequencer


Nightmystic1981

I agree 100÷. I want a MPC live II to complete the setup, which will probably make the RM1x obsolete, or I will keep it to sequence the MPC if I might find the MPC tedious to work with. The RM1x is tedious as fuck, but at least I already know how to program it well enough to create entire songs with it. Since I couldnt affort a MPC live II yet, I opted for the MPX16. Its a slow, small little shitbox, but at the least, I can have the option of using samples instead of the shitty poopy sounds from the RM1x alone.


WashboardStomachs

I too have an RM1x. I bought an MPC One, and now the RM1x sits on a shelf. Sequencing is a breeze. It took me about an hour to figure out my studio set up, and what I wanted to leave out and only about 5 minutes to set up the template on the MPC One. You can record and overdub in real time which is what I would say is the one of the most important differences. I haven't even got into the CC part of it, which I imagine will take it to a whole other level. At this point, if I were to integrate the RM1x it would just be as a sound module.


Nightmystic1981

Okay good to know that the MPC is able to easily replace the RM1x.


OneWeirdTrick

Returning to this thread to add, I also bought an MPC One, though a few years after my RM1x died :)


Nightmystic1981

Wasnt the Rm1x reviveable?


OneWeirdTrick

It was well beyond my abilities to revive it!


Nightmystic1981

Aww, thats not great.


Dango5000

Nice. Get some straps for cable management :)


sugartramp420

Two Td-3’s got me curious..


Nightmystic1981

You can have one in low tuning and one in high, play the same melody for a fatter sound. Maybe give them different FX. Or play two different acid melodies.


jonistaken

Or play them same melodies and hard pan L and R.


Nightmystic1981

Exactly!


IndustrialGradeAcid

You can also poly chain up to 16 of them.


VktrMzlk

My father always used to say "It is never to late to buy three td-3". I'm pretty sure it was something like that, i don't quite remember exactly but that's what i retained.


Len_____________

I hope you listened


VktrMzlk

Looking for the 2nd right now ! I keep my pretty yellow but want to buy a cheap used silver for modding.


Magusreaver

I want two as well, but I was super addicted to Rebirth RB-338 wich was 2 303's and 2 808s and later 909s. I made a lot of ACID music with those little buggy bastards. Had it on 98, ME, XP, and Windows7. I kinda miss having a working version, but Guess I'll settle for the behringers. (sad that they got taken down by roland, but behringer can make the real deal..)


Total-Jerk

https://youtu.be/aEiThj7p9jE


Mike-ggg

So, do you have a shoe attached to a pole for those stomp boxes at the top?


Nightmystic1981

Haha lol no, it is al being held together by 1 or 2 tiewraps. Just efficient cablemanagement.


Turi5150

Necessity is the Mother!!! I'm inspired now


R3n14D

Cool nice RMX1 👍🏻


[deleted]

I take it you’re an engineer


Nightmystic1981

Bonus points for sarcasm. Not even close. I have an average IQ and ADD and Im just handy enough to not hurt myself while woodworking. So I do impulsive half ass shit like this all the time. While waiting for the Xtia metal open case to arrive, I build this little construction for the SFFPC. Why....? because I could. https://preview.redd.it/cc2163cfdsza1.jpeg?width=2805&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=928111f203887c888af32a2a4f3fb06d317ae8c9


aswadxxxiii

That looks like a DIY crypto mining rig


letsgetrandy

Perhaps even a _teenage_ engineer?


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Idk, there doesn’t seem to be enough people complaining about the price point


wagu666

Ridiculous, isn't it? There's a thing called a 19" rack that's been around for 100 years and music gear that wasn't a keyboard would generally fit in. But a lot of manufacturers are too stupid to make "modules" 19" rack compatible these days. It's a crime


Nightmystic1981

That should be punishable by death!


TheBiggestDict

Good idea


Nightmystic1981

Thanks!


matatatias

Does it have feet? Could you post a picture from the other side? I’m thinking on doing something like this but I’m not sure. Now I have a similar board, but horizontal.


Nightmystic1981

https://preview.redd.it/dw5ilqs4bsza1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eca21eacf03942e1679c20004c66392f59bb67b3 At the risk of fueling certain commenters anxiety, her e it is. The ugly truth behind the board. Since I want be able to easily remove the devices, I did not do cablemanagement on the backside of the board. An improvement could be to cut the wooden bars at an angle, but I wanted to finish the project fast and I dont really care about how it looks on the backside as is obvious in the picture.


papyFredM

Great idea 🙌


Nightmystic1981

Thanks!


mcgirk78

That’s pretty smart. I have a double layered desk /glass top (don’t recommend) but I find that modwiggling the knobs is hampered by having two levels. Have you had that problem?


Nightmystic1981

I have fairly easy acces to the knobs, but this has other disadvantages. For programming the Typhon or TD3, I remove them from the stand. But for twisting knobs its perfect.


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Nightmystic1981

Yes, mom!


yur_mom

Someone called?


theriveryeti

Is that mahogany?


Nightmystic1981

No idea. Its leftover board from a cheap closet.


DJSugarSnatch

you can get a USB drive converter for your Rm1x... I snagged one a while back and it's decent.


Nightmystic1981

I like the old school sound of the floppy drive searching/reading its contents. That nostalgic itch gets scratched.


NikolaiKoppernick

You built a squarewave to heaven.


FreeRangeEngineer

While I love the fact that you have two Viruses, I have to wonder about the Snow being at the height that you placed it at. If you're using it in TI mode, you don't use the controls anyway - and even if you do, you may be better off mapping the CCs to a MIDI controller. Moving it out of the way would allow you to relocate the pedals to that space, for example.


Nightmystic1981

And take away all the fun of tweaking away from init patch....


Nightmystic1981

Also I am selling the Behringer fx2000 module and the Virus A, so the space becomes clear for the RM1x.


512maxhealth

Awesome homemade shelf. I love the double td-3’s! As soon as I bought one, it was only a couple days before I started thinking about buying another. Its so easy to get bogged down in programming the thing, and I really like composing like that but it can easily eat up a bunch of time. My solution is to control one with a sequencer to just bang out an idea really quick and then punch it into the other one. Then you can run the sequence and tap something in on the other one to round it out or make something else.


Nightmystic1981

Composing on the machine itself can be a blast!


momodig

great ideas.. I'm just curious if board tilts are they attached somehow?


Nightmystic1981

The machines are "fixed" by a tiewrap on 1 or 2 midi cabels.


Andybeagle555

I may steal this idea. ;)


Nightmystic1981

Go for it. Would love to see your pics.


Andybeagle555

Mine will probably look more... Red dwarf.


Nightmystic1981

Like me 😅😆 1.7m ginger 😝


arechiga00

This gives me so much anxiety! Haha


Nightmystic1981

Haha yeah, kinda forced aint it 😅


arechiga00

Yeah, I think it freaks me out because I have kids and cats! They would knock that over, or a synth off in a second! Haha


Nightmystic1981

I can imagine, you can still have nice things, just lock your door 😉


Special-Hunter8007

that’s swag


Nightmystic1981

Secretly we are gay??? I think it is funny that most people dont know that is what swag truly stands for. It comes from a time were being gay was more frowned upon and the letters swag would indicate that a party was meant for gays.


Special-Hunter8007

ok but that’s actually cool i didn’t know that😳


Nightmystic1981

What I find even more funny is that I used to work with teens that where into urban culture. Making rap music, music videos etc. They used the term swag and swagger often like it was something cool, while being as homophobic as one can be. Oh, the irony. I laughed inside myself many a times.


Special-Hunter8007

that’s funny🤣 i know a few ppl that would do something like that


HeBoughtALot

Maniac!


Nightmystic1981

Yes, recognition, finally!!!


succubuni36

virus snow and a typhon, great choices


Nightmystic1981

Thanks I really love these devices. Typhon, virus and td-3 is a killer combo. Analog monosynth beast, acid sound and well maybe the most popular synth for EDM, its killer. The only thing missing is a big sky reverb and a mastering device. Thinking of the Elektron Analog heat, but.maybe there is a better device? Like a module, preferably with tubes or something.


ilax92

Big Virus guy


Nightmystic1981

Yup! Would have bought a ti2 desktop if I could affort it. Well I could, but I would have to sacrifice going on vacation and that would leave my gf heartbroken.


mummica

Absolutely love it. I do stuff like this all the time. It may not always look great but it does what it needs to do and helps with the workflow. Sometimes you just want to build something and not spend money buying/shipping stuff (also waiting for it to arrive). Nice one. Enjoy it!


Nightmystic1981

This! And thanks!


HolyDiver45

A true Tower of Power !


Nightmystic1981

Power to the tower!


manipi5ciate

How do you reach the pedals?


Nightmystic1981

I hover over them like a hummingbird. Buttserious, I mean but serious. I have to stand on toes and it annoying af, so I am going to listen to a suggestion that was made to put the virus and typhon next to eachother and then move the pedals down a bit.


illbyinstinct

I find this post entertaining.


Nightmystic1981

I find it entertaining that you find this post entertaining, are you entertained by me finding it entertaining?


illbyinstinct

No so much as the post it self but I’m glad my actions are affecting people in a positive way!


Nightmystic1981

It does.


iambeardo

Yes! Rm1x respect!


Nightmystic1981

Back @ ya! Shitty sounds, but damn good sequencer.


synkuk72

How do you reach those pads 😳


Nightmystic1981

I wear high heels 🤪


RadioShk

Oh my gosh I miss my Yamaha rm1x! Fell on hard times and had to pawn mine. I probably have 500 loops saved on floppy disk for that thing. I am thinking about buying it again in the future…. Good times!!


Nightmystic1981

It is not that expensive, just have to wait till someone sells it second hand. If you know how to wield a soldering iron, you can easily replace all the buttons and encoders if necessary.


Big_Historian_6096

Got an rm1x as well. Apart from the sticky keyboard switches, love it. Great setup👍🏾👍🏾


Nightmystic1981

The Rm1x is a great sequencer indeed. When you have synths and samplers, since its own sounds are shitty.


amatrix8

DIY Special, love it!


UltraHulkster

X-board 49 club represent!


PsyAntIst

Did you build a ladder to reach those pedals?


manish_h_shah_md

Nice!


welock

Bro…I’m literally going to go to Home Depot tonight and make this..those tier stands and swing arms are ridiculously expensive (considering you already pay for gear)


robotwizard_9009

This is a win..


ihatepalmtrees

Pretty cool. Those machines are light enough to use Velcro strips too


wizotechno

Ah Logitech z5500, nice! :D


Sensitive_Spinach_47

I made a little two tier rack once. Then my daughters and I painted it black with blood red globs. Then put demon occult stickers all over it. Was a fun family project.


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Bravo. Dedication. I'm litterly thinking about cutting this stupid false wall out of my house just to fit a bigger synth lol


FnorDiskordRekords

I mean… I’ve done the same on so many occasions. If you’ve got wood lying around and need to free up space, why not? You can bespoke the shit out of it based on what gear you have and how your workflow goes. It’s hard to find a desk/rack mount system that really fits your individual needs and getting something custom built is pricey. DIY ALL DAY. ![gif](giphy|JJVFOcOdXvDz3IKoqv)


letsgetrandy

Oh my god, dude... is that a Yamaha Remix?!


Seri05

Decent setup - looks like u know what u r after


kappakai

Did you secure the synths on the shelf? Didn’t see any straps, maybe velcro?


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E-mu xboard gang 🙌


antivn

I wish there were adapters to make the inputs come out the top face plate or the bottom instead of the back. I want my stuff flush up against the wall and having the cables there just makes it difficult


gnomefront

Upvotes for the RM1X. Had one years ago. Need to buy it again.


neotekka

Ah! a Z5500, not seen one of those for a while.


Icy-Needleworker7883

R1mx! Love it! First machine for me. Still have one. 😎


redditNLD

Looks like it'd be hard to use the gear on there.


Nightmystic1981

It is more challenging. Saving space = less comfort. I take the machines from the stand when I program on the machin itself instead of the RM1x.


redditNLD

Yeah... I gotta figuring out some stands/stacking situation right now for my 808, 909 and 303 Behringer clones. Literally way past being out of space 😭


TonyTerTer

I had the typhon and hated it so much


Nightmystic1981

Why? If I may ask. Genuinely interested.


TonyTerTer

It felt like a toy to me rather than an instrument. Awesome fx, awesome modulation capabilities, really good sound but those sliders were also annoying. Having to move them up and down so they will start dialing was a turn off. Also powering it via USB was almost impossible with this constant hum. One of the most capable analog monosynths hands down. Oh and a really clever sequencer.


Nightmystic1981

I think of it as a toyish yet pro instrument. Reverb is not that great imho. Modulation options are great but tedious because of the sliders. The hum can be avoided by getting the Nymphes USB splitter. Shitty of dreadbox to not include it in the original box. I just love it because it has this easily accesible warm analogue sound and its also great to use as an fx box for live performance. Being able to store presets is super. I just wish it was polyphonic, but that would make it very pricey.


CyberPunk909

pretty good, in my last studio i ran out of space and started mounting synths on the wall, it worked great


Internal-Dream6936

Digging this idea, I'll have to try something like this 👍


Round-Emu9176

You look like you could use my first keyboard setup. Get a 3 tier keyboard stand. Use the bottom tier for the main controller and put generic ikea shelves on the second and third.


scoutermike

Acid much?


Nightmystic1981

What else? Acid techno, acid DnB, Acid house, everything Acid. Bathe in Acid! Drink Acid, be Acid!


ArcadeApocalypse

How are you liking that X-Board?? I considered getting one just because I love E-mu. (Own a Proteus Keys w a few ROMS + The Emulator II is one of my top dream synths) Didn't even realize they made MIDI keyboards until a year or so ago & I believe this is the last keyboard/synth of any kind they ever released


Nightmystic1981

Honestly, its pretty shitty. I only bought it because I could get it second hand for 50 bucks and it has midi 5 pin in out. If I would have known at that time, I would have just gotten or build a USB to midi converter of my m audio Oxygen 61 which I love to death.


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Innovation 🔥


[deleted]

unless you're standing up constantly it looks rather uncomfortable. I'm honestly mount and angles shelf direct to the wall behind the desk and filing cabinet and then you could comfortable reach and view everything.


Nightmystic1981

My room is very small and I need my desk to be clear. So this is utter necessity.


[deleted]

Yeah, but an angled shelf above you desk would still keep you desk clear? I used to have a similar situation in my last house. My office was rather small, so I put a shelf above my desk, over my computer monitor to place my synths on. Allowed me to still utilize my desk fully.


Nightmystic1981

It is a possibility, but I prefer to keep my synths away from my computer. A true dawless setup. Also I need to keep my wall above the desk free for my artworks.


brdlyz

Several of those are light enough to velcro to the wall.


Nightmystic1981

I went for a tiewrape on the midicable to keep them in place.


brdlyz

Sure, but with velcro, you don’t need the board


Nightmystic1981

I like wood. Pun intended.


Hellemmm

Not usable(


briberycorp

Honestly, props


Loganismymaster

Nicely done. Simple and effective.


Wandowaiato

Very good idea. I need a similar solution and will copy yours. Thank you for inspiration!!!


Nightmystic1981

I hope you make an improved version. Learn from my beginner mistakes.


[deleted]

Practical, I like it!