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Post by admin on Feb 8, 2019 0:33:48 GMT
A range completely redesigned cases are now available in various formats. Using a hinge (sold separately) two or more cases can be joined together. Power is now distributed throughout the case with a new distribution board and an external plug allows an easy connection of additional cases to the one power source. Please see the product pages on the tangible waves website: Single Row Cases:Dual Row Cases:And the special AE modular case hinge kit. |
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Post by spacedog on Feb 8, 2019 16:25:33 GMT
Hmmmm, now if I was only just starting out in AE Modular this would be excellent news. As I'm not, and was in the process of working out was would go in my second case (connected with a RACKLINK), this now presents a lot more options... and options make for having to re-think, which leads to procrastination. OK, so it's still excellent news really, it just makes me have to think. There I was having pretty much worked out the layout and the parts (and the modules), and there is a vague time pressure as I want to complete it all before the UK crashes out of the EU, leaving me with import duty as well as VAT to pay ( side note: I hope the word "crashing" shows my feelings without having to go any further as this isn't the place). So, decisions are required from me. Now, I'm thinking that I might just have to go completely to wider units (better expansion) that accomodate the new linking system. Then use my original double case as an expansion, via RACKLINK. OMG, the choices... the options... the potential  Whilst this is semi-serious, i.e. I do now have to re-think my strategy as I'm sure this modular will grow quite a bit, I'm also really pleased to see the overall product continuing to improve and offer even more excellent value-for-money choices. I very much prefer just making music to thinking about and designing new systems, so I'd better get on with it over a good cup of coffee. |
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Post by MikMo on Feb 8, 2019 18:41:18 GMT
OHHH the 20 wide and the hinges. Looks sooo good.
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Post by thetechnobear on Feb 8, 2019 20:01:02 GMT
Hmmmm, now if I was only just starting out in AE Modular this would be excellent news. As I'm not, and was in the process of working out was would go in my second case (connected with a RACKLINK), this now presents a lot more options... and options make for having to re-think, which leads to procrastination. OK, so it's still excellent news really, it just makes me have to think. yeah, that keeps happening to me too... not only with cases, but modules being added too... I think Ive just about got enough case space for next set of modules, but then im short again.... (unless I end up getting a seq16 then Im already doomed!) Im also still wondering about building a case, as i really could do with a deeper section, for diy modules... but these do really sweet |
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Post by admin on Feb 8, 2019 21:06:09 GMT
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Post by spacedog on Feb 8, 2019 21:17:16 GMT
Busted...!!! I can see why the money evaporates with the more costly formats. Luckliy, I'm not tempted, this is doing it for me.
I was about to cry foul as I remembered you, admin, having the wide case, and likely be loaded with modules already , then when I checked I spotted the number of gaps... damn, I can't take the high ground there. |
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Post by spacedog on Feb 11, 2019 12:51:47 GMT
I am finally going to buy a few more bits and pieces and that will include an additional case. Most likely candidate is the new 1-Row 16x1 STANDARD case, although I will need to use a RACKLINK as my original case is the old style. Whilst I may eventually upgrade my original 2-Row 16x2 STANDARD, for now I want just to buy one additional case (and a few modules to fill it ) One quick question: I see that the new cases have some additional upright pieces with connections - will these mean that I can't put modules other than the MASTER in the first two LH slots...? It's difficult to see if the pins would effectively stick into the space preventing other modules fitting. |
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Post by bert on Feb 11, 2019 12:59:42 GMT
I see that the new cases have some additional upright pieces with connections - will these mean that I can't put modules other than the MASTER in the first two LH slots...? It's difficult to see if the pins would effectively stick into the space preventing other modules fitting.
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Post by spacedog on Feb 11, 2019 13:14:33 GMT
I see that the new cases have some additional upright pieces with connections - will these mean that I can't put modules other than the MASTER in the first two LH slots...? It's difficult to see if the pins would effectively stick into the space preventing other modules fitting. Top Banana. Many thanks, bert . I shall work out my order later... and I may as well double the number of VCAs now |
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Post by Lugia on Mar 15, 2019 21:08:28 GMT
About that intercase connector: is there some way to modify that (or have a slightly different ribbon available) so that you can pass the bus and groundplane signals between cases, but not the power? I'm thinking ahead here to a 3-cab build, where one Master is powering two cases and a second Master powers the third so that the first one isn't being overloaded.
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Post by thetechnobear on Mar 15, 2019 22:56:45 GMT
you couldn't share the bus, as the 2nd master would clash with these as well. (its got the same signals)
so, the only thing thats useful to share is a ground, as this would enable you to cross patch between the cases. you could easily connect a of wires to do that - or the new master module has a ground connection on front panel.
(or you can ground thru the audio or cv io)
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