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Post by pol on Aug 1, 2021 12:52:04 GMT
Had mine about 2 months now, wasn't sure I really needed it but wanted it so there you go.
I now just pop any connection through the the input on the Meter module just so I get movement whilst a patch is playing, don't need it 99% of the time! Especially good in low light conditions so if you use your AE system live I would highly recommend getting one and pointing it at the audience..... Mind you, knowing about the people who used to moan about TD "miming" when playing live maybe your shouldn't!
Anyway, it is a useful tool at times and is good fun, so very pleased with my purchase.
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Post by pt3r on Aug 1, 2021 13:05:54 GMT
Good to hear, I ordered one as well just to figure out what exactly the dAEdband module of keurslagerkurt is doing  |
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Post by maydonpoliris on Aug 2, 2021 8:08:25 GMT
Has been on my wishlist as it would add a bit of character and fun to patching.
As you say more of a want than need but good to know it has come in handy even in low light.
Looking forward to staring at it for hours.
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Post by moruial on Aug 2, 2021 10:39:47 GMT
I have mine for some time now as well, and just patch it to have a visual in the rack. I've never used it as a tool to tune so far, but i do really enjoy seeing the shape of the waves.
I was thinking about getting one or two more just to have more visual but it is a bit expensive just for that at the moment. Don't get me wrong, the option to tune your oscillator is great, but I just enjoy the visual part more  |
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Post by thehatghost on Aug 3, 2021 14:53:33 GMT
Up until going to my local synth meet I was having a delightful time exploring microtones and self referenced tuning, but now i'm working some alternatives to by-ear tuning into my setup after talk of "f# minor" came up durring the jam. I already ordered a quantizer and was just thinking "I wonder how to get a tuner in here?". Glad I read this post because I already knew i needed an oscilloscope, and now need a tuner and it looks like the METER module does both (in addition to providing sweet visuals)
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Post by pt3r on Aug 3, 2021 16:17:34 GMT
Ah I would dread if someone talked scales and notes when working with the modular because so far I just wing it and go by what sounds good. But you're right, once you bring more classic instruments into the equation it's probably a good thing to be able to have a tool to help with more correct approximation of notes/scales unless you're a prodigy with absolute hearing which apparently disappears anyway once you make it into your fifties.
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Post by Malibu Interface on Aug 8, 2022 9:14:10 GMT
Hi there,
Maybe some one can help me.
I encounter a very strange behaviour of the METER module : sometimes it switches on ... sometimes not.
It looks like it is related to the power supply I am using.
I thought it was related to the weak amperage of some supplies (the module is integrated in quite a big system).
But no : a big amperage power does not switch ON the module and smaller amperage supply does.
Any experiment in this matter ?
Thanks.
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Post by pt3r on Aug 8, 2022 9:57:08 GMT
Hi there, Maybe some one can help me. I encounter a very strange behaviour of the METER module : sometimes it switches on ... sometimes not. It looks like it is related to the power supply I am using. I thought it was related to the weak amperage of some supplies (the module is integrated in quite a big system). But no : a big amperage power does not switch ON the module and smaller amperage supply does. Any experiment in this matter ? Thanks. Take every module out of the rack except your meter module and the master module and see whether you can replicate the issue, if not add more and more modules until the problem reoccurs, also keep in mind theat the power consumption as show by modular grid is only indicative IMHO, some of the digital modules can also be very power hungry compared to a simple vca module for example, also the microprocessors that are used in the digital modules can act erratic when the don't receive enough power (at boot time). |
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Post by pt3r on Aug 8, 2022 9:59:30 GMT
I have been using my meter module extensively when doing extended cv manipulating to 'debug' my patches when a patch does not do what I expect it to do.
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Post by Malibu Interface on Aug 8, 2022 17:16:16 GMT
Take every module out of the rack except your meter module and the master module and see whether you can replicate the issue My system is quite intricated and I have work in progress. Testing the way you recommend may take a lot of time and require to disconnect all the current work. Any other "lighter" proposition ?  |
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Post by Kyaa on Aug 9, 2022 15:36:49 GMT
Take every module out of the rack except your meter module and the master module and see whether you can replicate the issue My system is quite intricated and I have work in progress. Testing the way you recommend may take a lot of time and require to disconnect all the current work. Any other "lighter" proposition ? Do you have another power supply module (or ribbon). You could just remove the meter (and optionally the power module on your main rack) and test them separately. There are a bajillion things that could be wrong with it, but it's position on the ribbon could hypothetically make a difference, maybe try connecting it closer to the power module. |
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Post by dizzeesatchel on Aug 9, 2022 18:10:11 GMT
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Post by Malibu Interface on Aug 11, 2022 14:09:17 GMT
Do you have another power supply module (or ribbon). You could just remove the meter (and optionally the power module on your main rack) and test them separately. There are a bajillion things that could be wrong with it, but it's position on the ribbon could hypothetically make a difference, maybe try connecting it closer to the power module. I tried different configurations with different MASTER modules (I have 4 of them) with different power supplies with different module configurations. Whatever I try, the METER seems to switch ON only with some power supply (for example I have a very old stabilized power supply I build 45 years ago in school which makes the METER switch ON all times without problem (?), even if I largely exceed its amperage capacity). I will still investigate ... Anyway, thanks for the help. |
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