Here's a nice series of Rob explaining his core modules one by one.
You get a nice overview of what each does alone but you have to
use your imagination on what they can all do together.

1. Osc Hrm - YouTube

Amazing really. I learned a few new tips/tricks that I haven't thought of
before. And on top of that, there's a few tips/tricks he's told me or I
discovered that aren't mentioned in these videos, which goes to show
just how deep and well designed his system is.

(for instance, he's talks about the VCA in the Oscillator but doesn't
touch on it's usefulness for AM integrated right there, nor does he touch
on the ringmod capabilities of the X-Fader)

Oh yeah, it also sounds amazing, so that's a plus!

Very cool
Would love a small setup of his.

It's awesome, worth it. I sold a lot of gear to get one, but I'm happy.

I think a nice "small" setup would be these 3 panels (each with 3 modules):

OSC, OSC, X-Fader
Triple LFO, Dual Envelope, Filter
Rungler, Matrix, Node Proc

That's about the smallest I'd go for a "system" and still get the entirety of his
philosophy, but of course the absolute smallest would be his OSC, Dual Envelope, Filter panel.
The Triple LFO is one of the most musical modulation sources I've ever heard.
Two oscillators really opens more possibilities... and the Rungler, Matrix, Node Proc are just

I would but I just paid for a Fenix II and III so that's it for a while!
The Hordijk stuff is certainly the modular stuff that interest me the most (slightly different way of thinking both him and the Fenix guys..)

jeeeeeeeeeejj

Yeah, well... Fenix II and III aint no slouch
Dat filter.

Great videos... (would have expected them @ Muff's... not there yet?)
It's a shame that other 'Mallorca' Youtube video showing the Hordijk system noodling away disappeared after a few days...

Indeed. Extremely happy with my 'little' system - with exactly that layout.
I just keep on discovering new territories with it.
Only thing that I really would like to have included was that wonderful Triple Phaser, but alas, there was no way to cram it in...

Some (most people posting in this thread, actually...) have already seen it elsewhere heh

I can not put into words how much I lust after a Hordijk system; these videos sound fantastic.

Where's there info on prices/ordering?

I'm almost afraid to watch the rest if these videos. I just sent off a huge check for Bruce to start building me a Modcan B system. I don't want to regret doing that!

Rob Hordijk Designs - Muff's Modules Wiki

Modcan is great. At least watch the Active Matrix + Node Processor...
those are the best vids I think. Then someday you can get a MU sidecar and
patch your Modcan.

they're compatible apart from the color.

heh
FWIW, what I would do is buy two racks, 19" one row each, and fill each halfway. Work with that, and then decide what to do next. You'd have to figure out how to get a complete but compact setup. Certainly doable. There's modules that I miss from the video, like that Hordijk Phaser. It's quite imposing in it's functionality and quality of sound. It doesn't stop there.
I'd totally appreciate a 100% Hordijk system. I just like to mix and match.
I learned a lot of Rob, I'm sure there's some really good ideas hidden in those modules. Worth watching for general patch ideas alone IMO, these videos.

I should've been there. Next time!

Man, one day I will own a modular synth.... I should probably get a regular analog synth or two first.

What's the least you can spend on a modular setup about the size or a little bigger than the one in the video (not necessarily new or that make)?

I'd say anywhere between $3k to $6k, but typically $4-$6k for a good solid
self contained system w/ power and case. (USD)

The one in the video would cost $5k or so. I'm about to go with a Hordijk system.
Although it's a fair amount of money, it's actually very affordable for quality modular stuff.
I think you can do a lot with a $3k Hordijk system though.
synthesizers.com have a single cabinet 3 VCO system for $2500. Doepfer, maybe $2k for the same.
So I would agree with entrainer. something heading towards $3k will get you a decent system.
Personally I like one builder systems. Having the layout the same for all modules is much less confusing for me when I work.
Others build a system out of various modules from various builders, so you have jacks and knobs and colours all over the place BUT you have the flexibility to choose all your modules as you choose.

To each their own but I do agree with this 100%. That's one of the main reasons I chose to go 5U over Eurorack. Plus it just looks more inspiring.

These Hordijk modules are awesome and the customer service you get from Rob is outstanding. I emailed him a couple of times and he wrote me a books worth of info specifically to my questions back.

Looking forward to more customer videos popping up on youtube as time goes on.

Great stuff, thanks for sharing!

Today i was at Robs work shop.
Great man, he knows his stuff.
I love his modules.
When i sell my Rhodes Chroma i order a nice system.

or do what I did - keep the Chroma and ALSO buy the Hordijk modules! It doesn't get much better than a huge, lush Chroma patch processed through a Hordijk Dual Phaser module.....

Sounds cool but i don,t have the money to keep both.
I really want a RHS.

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Shared this on Muff's but seems relevant to this thread. Main line is Hordijk
system, sequenced/triggered by the Rungler/3LFO. Ran the 2 oscillators into
a DACS Freque II in Frequency Shifter mode, cross-modulation in the 2
channels. Out from DACS into the Triple In Filter LPF/HPF for the up/down.
That's the harmonic shifting part of the line.

What is so awesome about these modules is all the little handy features,
like extra outs, vcas, s&h in Envelope. Things you may think of on another
system but be to in the moment to backtrack, mult, plug in a vca, etc.

By the time they are all talking, you get some rather intricate interaction
happening. Like this line from Hordijk would take 3 synths if it could even
be done. It's just one pass.

@ Morley- get the Fenix II/III yet? You are going to be overloaded

@ Exwel- wish I could've been there in person. RHS, MPressor...
some good taste

Great sounds!!
Thanx also waiting for the Fenix II only i am in group 18 and Bert is busy with group 11
I am feeling bad that i don't have ordered the Sequencer:(

This Hordijk layout looks almost too uniform for me, every module looks the same apart from the labeling! Maybe with the chunky size and spacing it is workable but I like a bit of variety rather than a grid tyranny.

Yes! I've had it a while, but have been up to other stuff for the last month. Will dive back in to it soon. It's incredible. My new number 1.
In fact, I started out looking for a decent sequencer and ended up with a Fenix II and III ! How did that happen?!

As I said, it's an individual thing. I like jacks at the bottom. I like the same kind of function to be in the same place on a module and I like the straight ahead look. I could never cope with some of the eurorack systems I see. I get a headache just looking at them.
But, Iguess I come from an era where these modulars weren't cool objects. They are tools to me and so the non funky approach suits me. Having said that, I think the Hordijk modules are the nicest looking of the new modulars.

Yes jacks at the bottom is a good decision I think. You're right about the eurorack, there's a lot of horrible, cramped and inconsistent design there. The problem with this Hordijk layout though is it looks like the functionality could end up being squeezed or compromised to fit in this strict format. What if you need an extra input or attenuator on a module? The format and aesthetics look like they take priority over the features.

Using the modules, I can say the opposite is true. There are extra inputs,
outputs, and features like VCAs and S&H added to meet the requirements.
In fact, out off all the systems I've used, these have the most packed
functionality.

Serge would take a second place but I've felt that many of the added
functionality of Serge comes with a compromise. Jack of all trades,
master at none. That's a metaphor, Serge sounds incredible. But all
the tricks in the VCS and SSG... sometimes you just want a straight
forward lag/glide or adsr or lfo. I love the Maths module but now
I have none because I discovered I typically only used it for envelope
duties and rarely patched up the other features.

Euro, OTOH, is a mixed bag. I can't say I'm pleased with the decision
to go so small and cheap... then turn around and offer expansion
modules. Ultimately it becomes more expensive because you need
two expansions which means faceplates and setup fees.

Euro is a great format though. Enough unique new modules to warrant
the effort.

Yes yes yes. I went MU for many reasons, but the irregular sizes, schemes, and colors and shapes of euro just don't jive with my eyes/brain.

Oh, and those Hordijk modules are just astounding. It's a good thing I'm in no-more-things-for-a-year mode.

Nice Entrainer. Thanks

Started experimenting with using the Rungler as an oscillator (dual).
Fascinating module, both A+B track 1V/OCT, then you have the
rungler/flucuation doing modulation @ audiorates. For the bottom
experiment, I fed a Harmonic Oscillator into the clock input.
Rungler has 5 outputs (A, B, Smooth, Stepped, Pulse), so I took
3 of these into the Triple Input Filter. One was additionally thru
the Dual Phaser. Dual Envelope is modulating the TIF cutoff and VCA.



Wild analog textures, with the CMOS and Analog Shift Register
combined with clock rate + s&h, you get some crazy bit-crushing and
other digital sounding fx, like aliasing and noise. But an analog quality
remains, especially apparent @ 9:00. Listen to that bass.

Enjoy-