| Firstly, the only downside for me is the time it takes to get up and running.
Modular patches are built from scratch. Each cable requires a thought process before insertion. On top of that, the tweakability is pretty much endless.
So, less options = quick workflow. More options (as in a modular) and you can spend a day or longer perfecting a single monophonic sound.
My first modular was a Doepfer back in the mid90's.
It was the easiest to get hold of and the cheapest.
I added some Analogue Systems modules, a large Roland 100M system and an Arp 2600.
It was a lot of fun and a great way to learn.
With the modular bug I then ordered a couple of Serge panels.
I immediately preferred the banana cabling and the larger size of the modules.
i also found the modules more interesting. esoteric and I was more likely to create off the wall sounds than replicate a normal mono synth sound with a ton of separate modules, which is something I'd found myself doing with the Doepfer/Roland.
I grew more interested in the esoteric side, especially in contrast to my hardwired analogue synths, so I gradually sold off my mini-jack modular systems and went all banana with 3 x Serge panels, a Synton Fenix, Modcan modules and later on a Buchla 100/200 hybrid system.
I'm pretty happy with my decision.
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Chris Whitten
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