Finally I collected all Modules. I began first year mixing my Modular w. 2x MI-Veils and a Behringer 305… Stage I: 2 Veils f. L+R / Cockpit 1U hardwired w. 1U Golden Master: (Mute/EQ/Stereofield/Compressor+ducking FX) Stage II: Sopot in combination with Minsk / beeing able to have my first stereo/send-Return + Stereofield Prozessor. a bit sorting signals in fix 50%/100%/Mid positioning w. Sopot and other stuff. Stage III: First “real Send/Return” Building DrumSkiff which did get “first Mixer Cosmix Pro” w. 1 Stereo-Send/Return + 1 Mono. And I did add 1 more (2’cnd) Cockpit for safety 😆 and worst cases.

Now this week, I completed the FX-SubMixer supposed to have more control over FX Send/Return - mixing. Stage IV now added: • MixUp: mixing/lvl/mutes for: what does go in my e.g. texturiser. • 2x Link2 (2hp) - for mainly / Mono-normalization / taking copies from signals, that I can build 1 wet / 1 dry channel on Ostrawa. • added Ostrawa + Bahumi. So I added much more control: pre/post Fader, also separate Send+Return Lvls / + much CV-Control, also CV-Mutes to my system. So I have 4 Stereo-Send/Return + 1 Mono in the system to may use + and place (spare-channels ) for fully wet Fx Only channels + StereoField processing. ( All build for: homebase, for most occurring task that may occur. ) The 2 Cockpit are ment as (static) 8-Stereo final-Out’s for more than 1 Case.

Thank you for the video. Back in the 90s and 2000s, when I was working with keyboards, samplers and drum computers, all with lots of individual outputs, I opted for a Mackie LM3204 stage mixer and the option of doubling the mixer with an expander in mind. At the time, I should have gone for the VLZ-Series too, as for the LM-stage mixer. Because of the greater flexibility in the sends/returns and especially for the groups. That's why I found the video very interesting to watch, using groups, buildup ect.

@Melvin Rijlaarsdam Yes and my Ensoniq EPS16+ had an OEX-8 Output Expander - so I had 5 Stereo-Pairs ( e.g. 10 Mono ..for him)

Nice 😍

Tip: One trip is 1,800 km for me. Upon arrival, I move each case to check whether the module or PSU screw connections have come loose completely. After the return journey of 3,600 km, it is advisable to remove the modules and check for loose connections. (Despite padded softback and additional blankets in the car for vibration protection!) Check your modules every 3,000 km, folks 🤓‼️ 🤣

@Melvin Rijlaarsdam Yes. Mostly enough for 1 Projekt, but often it needs e.g. a KeyStepPro (external Controller / PC?) or in my Case one 104 row more, for Sequencer + handsOn Control - in my Case - wanting some choices - not a dedicated one Projekt setup..

The whole thing can be seen as a "home base" that is transportable for my travels. (Otherwise, a large custom-built case would have been the more economical solution). • A second Behringer Go was added. This means I don't have to constantly change the large modules such as MAGNETO / Furthrrrr/ Elements/PolyGogo Bay and can keep them powered up. • If I have a fixed project, I can move modules into a 7U-104hp case + a 104hp Moog skiff to ensure reasonable mobility ... I really appreciate it when brands offer DIY kits – that's why I love Patching Panda, for example 🐼 – whose latest modules are also available as DIY kits and are very interesting from a technical point of view... I even prefer to solder them myself...

In the 1990s and 2000s, I used DAW Emagic Logic Professional. Today, I work DAWless (because I invest my budget in modules rather than PCs, and secondly, I don't feel like learning new software and buying peripherals such as audio converters). • I do have a Tascam Model 24, which allows me to record directly without a PC. However, I only record single takes without editing, 2-track stereo. Main reason: I would like to have 4-6 stereo send/returns 🤣. • My modular system does not yet have any fancy "mixers". Just a Cosmix Pro for the DrumSkiff. I'm considering getting a second one for vocals/chords/stabs/bass... • The first step, however, will be submixers (such as Vostok Hive) to better integrate complex oscillators. • Otherwise, my modular signals go to Endorphine 2x1U Cockpit + 1x 1U GoldenMaster (PCB-chained) on the stereo output of the MI case. It's a static mix, but with EQ, some compressor and sidechain options...