Great Sound Cheap Price! AE Modular from Tangible Waves // Superbooth 2019

[@maurourrai2550]

Their philosophy is as awesome as their products. Like, really awesome.

[@Moruial]

It's been a month or so I've been playing around with my AE Modular, and it's sooo much fun. Was my first attempt at Modular Synth and I'm so much pleased with that little beauty

[@iantanner7579]

sounds superb, and as i've said elsewhere, i love the prototype aesthetics - what a designer too, purposefully taking into account the fact that most can't afford the pleasure of modular, very commendable - now everyone can be jack dangers, and i like that sequencer...

[@coco805]

The concept for the 16 step sequencer is pretty cool IMO. Setting 5 CV values and then programming a 16-step pattern of those values is limiting in a very good way.

[@ednasdiscomachine6049]

What an amazing guy. You worry that this is going to be a poor man's modular, but no way! It sound lush and full. He clearly has a plan. Can you imagine getting this stuff into schools... It's a real possibility at this price point. Thanks Ben.

[@bitegoatie]

Thanks for covering this, Ben. For people strapped for cash who would like a credible modular experience, this is good news. For anyone with an open mind it's good news.

[@TimeScribe]

Build quality is actually very good and the format is compatible with eurorack by inexpensive adapters. I run my Neutron through AE Steiner filter and the waveshaper. Works great.

[@georgeray3492]

Do the CV levels work with the Neutron?

[@TimeScribe]

George Ray Yes. There is an in/out module that takes cv and audio from the AE system to 3.5mm Eurorack jacks. Eurorack cv or audio can go in or out of these jacks. www.tangiblewaves.com/store/p46/4I%2FO.html The master unit also has two audio and two cv in/outs.

[@millso17]

Thanks man. Where can you buy said adaptors do you know?

[@TimeScribe]

www.tangiblewaves.com/store/p46/4I%2FO.html

[@TimeScribe]

www.tangiblewaves.com/store/p49/AE_modular_Eurorack_adapter_frame_12U.html

[@test_sound]

AEM has such a big sound. Also amazed at how Robert's patches always sound like a complete track.

[@mauchkimberly]

I've been looking for demos of this system where the sound was highlighted (as apposed to talking about it or long slow demos with low variance) and this one does a really good job of showing how nice it really sounds. Very good!

[@Schizopantheist]

Yes. I think this is a great development. This guy is leading the way on making analogue modular truly accessible. Perhaps I'll get some!

[@timc3]

Fantastic. I want to pick these up not only because they sound great but to support that guy.

[@256k_]

I honestly wish i would've found out about this before i had started investing in euro.... this is fantastic news! finally someone found a way to get modular at a more affordable price

[@cameronleggett]

I like the jumper wire patch system and the way that it is standardized at the top along the edges... also using the standard euro-rack voltages. Even using rubber stamps to label the face plates means that the tooling for new boards is quicker. This seems like a friendly format for building limited and experimental modules.

[@damiansalza7297]

That guy is awesome! I can tell it is a labor of love!

[@ZZKJ396]

Robert has really nailed it with this one, price, features, design and sound... he’s gonna make a killing and good for him!

[@OfficialMorda]

You can tell how much this guy enjoy's his work just by how excited he was about everything he was showing off. I need to get me some of these modules.

[@sirgashmbe_nwa5397]

in Bo's latest video the issue he had was with small knobs on the sequencer of the PO modular - they are too close. These knobs are staggered for space.

[@mootbooxle]

yeah somehow despite the small size, this thing looks very user-friendly. It makes the TE 400 look like a joke!

[@theinterruptor]

This is like TE without bs..

[@hellcoreproductions]

TE should pay attention to this ;)

[@256k_]

yes exactly, i think he was maybe even referring to their system 400 and system 170

[@spaceman103]

Hellcore Maybe EA modular can make an alternative OPlab Module for starters😬

[@BargenMusic]

I am regretting SO MUCH buying that 400 crap. This is way more PRO, inexpensive and amazing.

[@slipknotboy555]

I forgot how affordable these were, and while still being versatile; he truly accomplished his goal. The Solina module is indeed really cool, too

[@moscovitamcscvitc7654]

I really hope he creates a new modular standard..

[@bluntobjct]

I seem to remember that there’s already one other manufacturer making a module for the format.

[@1vootman]

It sounds really great, it's good looking to boot!

[@georgeray3492]

Thanks for the audio demo. This is an exciting product. A true boutique instrument builder.

[@synthshoot1026]

If Korg gets into this wagon, I think it will sky rocket in popularity.

[@llittlegreyhound]

This guy seems very excited and passionate about his systems. The modules sound great, the prices are very very down to earth. I mean, I can see myself investing in an AE rack soon enough.

[@brutusmuerto]

Your Intro sounds awesome! Informative video, too! Thanks!

[@scottdavidson3108]

What a really nice man ,with a great concept and excellent sound. The brief demo of the solina module sounded wonderful...............i see one behringer employee has chosen to downvote this video

[@WhiteWulfe]

Been looking at getting back into modular again (boy do I miss my dotcom setup, but I... don't miss the amount of room it takes up!)... I definitely like the way they're looking at all this - great quality sound, size benefits of the smaller formats, but without having the "pain to the wallet" kind of pricing you'd typically see. ....Wait, seriously, their two-row case starter system isn't even $700 CAD with shipping?!?!?!!?!?!? It's seriously about $7 CAD more than a 0-coast, wow. So I could realistically build a rather powerful system that fills two cases, yet only hits the wallet for $1,500ish CAD or so, and maybe a four case setup for not too much more, and still wind up being cheaper than some of the starter systems out there. There very well might have been some rather happy swearing made, given that this is something I'd much rather save up for than a semi-modular synth, doubly so with that sequencer! ...And even more so given that if one has $200 CAD to spare, you can actually buy several modules with such cash...

[@tomevans8240]

That sequencer is awesome!

[@paulborg9239]

What a delightful man, and what a fantastic instrument!

[@mojoma]

That Solina sounds beauty!

[@Schnitzelbub]

Most interessting for me was the concept of this sequenzer ^^

[@exitritual]

Fantastic! Great news for the budget conscious, like myself.

[@corradomorgana]

Best of luck. Lovely vibe from this.

[@SkullDraizer]

Looks like this system is using the same type of electronics prototyping wires (dupont jumpers) that the Korg volca modular uses. Could be fun to plug this into breadboarded circuits too.

[@devmiles]

Sounds badass and i love the aproach!

[@bcitral]

what a lovely bloke.

[@OB1techno]

This is ace. Sounds good and I love this guy's philosophy.

[@7177YT]

Ah, that's an interesting take on the classic step sequencer right there (:

[@trancodingertranscodinger387]

Great! Wish you great success with this systems!

[@BrokenBeats94]

Looks really interesting as a cheaper alternative to Eurorack, especially is appealing to someone like myself who's been introduced to modular systems as university this year (Oakley and Buchla).

[@maxmatson1578]

God bless him for making module affordable!🙏👍 plus that string machine sounds awesome!🎹🎧💫👌

[@hakonsoreide]

Wow! This is amazing for a system that costs less than €1500 for ALL the modules put together.

[@DanieleGiannattasio]

This guy is a genius.

[@Paul_Y_T]

fantastic stuff - hope he can cope with the demand as word gets out

[@DWCastillo]

I like the consolidation of the patch points. I wonder if it's possible to easily produce 2 versions of each module, where the patch points can be placed either along the top or bottom?

[@BrunoWiebelt]

sounds great ...fantastic concept and realisation

[@InkyDaCaT]

So Im weird...the whole wires everything has put me off so far...I like neutron with neat patch bay...but this is what Ive been thinking and looking at this to get a taster...brilliant!

[@cooperofnavarone8616]

I just got my 2row system last week. It's awesome how crazy good this thing sounds. I thought the breadboard cables would be hard to work with at first but I don't even notice it when I'm patching. I love it! 😍

[@haitibenefits4786]

@@cooperofnavarone8616 still jamming?

[@vileguile4]

I love the look ....... Sounds fantastic and the price is pretty amazing

[@fkhanusa]

brilliant for the first time something affordable in modular i guess TE 400 look quite toyish infront of this

[@cooperofnavarone8616]

It's a full modular! Love mine.

[@lindsaywebb1904]

The savings in patch cables alone.

[@papathrv1968]

this dude is amazing

[@thestatpow5]

This guy is a hero

[@dillipphunbar7924]

This sounds gr8..a way in for us poor people....very interested in the starter kit...but can I link it with my behringer neutron?

[@Sebastian_Roth]

Great guy - if they make a 19 inch rackmountable case i will be in! Space is at a premium

[@theorist5497]

Tangible Waves make adapter frames in 8U, 12U and 16U which allows you to mount AE modules into eurorack format. So you could ostensibly purchase a few of those, plus something similar to a Tiptop Happy Ending Kit (with power) or an Exploding Shed euro rackmount kit (just 2 rails, 2 rack ears, threaded strips, no power) and be good to go.

[@Sebastian_Roth]

theorist but it’s not about adding it to eurorack but to 19 inch racks ...

[@theorist5497]

@@Sebastian_Roth And what I said should get you exactly that - with a little finagling. Euro is based on the same standard. 84hp rails with rack ears will fit into a standard 19" rack - they dont call them "rack ears" for nothing :P Also I see the confusion may have come from how AE lists their adapter units - the 8U, 12U, and 16U - I copied those straight over from the website without thinking about it. For some reason they are using U = AE units/modules instead of horizontal pitch. They seem to do that all over the website now that I look closely - which I wish they wouldnt do. Thats confusing as all hell. Anyways, the lengths of the adapter units seem to be a division of standard eurorack lengths - you would just need to add up the correct combination of the adapter units to get you a full 84hp.

[@theorist5497]

Mutable Instruments open source modules in AE? Oh hells yeah! I've said this before, and I'm going to say it again. Roberts AE modular is the system that actually deserves all the hype, attention and investment that TE's faux "modular" PO system is getting/got. I don't have any ill will towards TE, though they have done some really shitty things imo - also made a couple great things, too. I just hate seeing a smaller manufacturer create something that is truly deserving get somewhat overlooked while a lesser product, especially from "lifestyle" brands be praised for whatever reason.

[@noisebleeder6096]

Curious about power compatibility with euro (+/-12 , 5v range as usual with same powered bus or ..??), anyway ... that Solina module !! Ok , now AE Modular is talking to me ... way to go ... bring on more strings/brass, and of course adapting mutable instruments is just the way to go to make that system more appealing , liked the grids iteration .. great ;) ready to drop some € for a AE drum system and a solina ... mmm , gotta sell some Euro actually .

[@DavidDeLuge]

Would you recommend this system based on seeing it up close? The modules certainly seem to sound excellent but what's the build quality like?

[@noahhultgren193]

Hey, I don't own one yet, but I have seen one before and have worked with the materials it's built from, personally I would recommend it for sure. While im sure it's not quite as sturdy as a Moog system or some other huge metallic behemoth like that. It is still quite sturdy and also much more portable (that's the main reason im getting one). Im am certain it will be fine in a studio, but you should probably be careful if you want to tour or gig with it. I am planning to put mine in a metal suitcase or some other sort of case like that if I end up bringing it to gigs. The only components I would really want to be careful with are the knobs, and even those seem fine. Hope that helps.

[@validcore]

We need a module that turns those patch cable ins to standard cable out jacks.

[@cooperofnavarone8616]

There is. It's called the 4I/O. This is a great system! Just got mine last week and I'm super impressed with how good it can sound.

[@tonalaxis_AXiS_MODULAR]

Cool, glad I've watched this.

[@ssmith2019]

Brilliant !

[@darioargento21]

i'm gonna need that Solina in Euro. or maybe just buy a whole AE system for less money than the Euro version will cost, lol

[@cooperofnavarone8616]

No kidding

[@mgscheue]

That looks nice.

[@frz77]

Little monster ❤

[@jonridley]

is the audio out standard mono leads?

[@fakshen1973]

Looks a lot more fun than that weird orange Teenage thing.

[@RhysP65]

Great to see a manufacturer doing something other than just making expensive toys for hipsters & people with money to burn.

[@eothdl]

The solina module is a real draw for the system.

[@InkyDaCaT]

Right now I know he's a genuis cus hes using monostation....seems a great sequencer... yet I dont see so much in modular?

[@ideologikal]

10:58 WOW

[@MrBEnIbb]

Why is eurorack so expensive? Would the same modules for 21-95 be possible in the eurorack format?

[@256k_]

the biggest price in euro modules is panel, knobs and jacks. he got rid of jacks entirely as well as expensive metal panels.

[@ethanmarciano1533]

Eurorack is expensive because of fancy materials all manifacturers use today (aluminium, sophisticated paint jobs). Eurorack is a high-end type of system. Yes, I think modules like these would be possible, all you have to do is using cardboard or MDF front panels that fit eurorack format and simple potentiometers without knobs, but it's like Ferrari selling cheap city cars. In the tangible waves website there are adapters for fitting the modules in eurorack systems. P.S: Behringer, 1 year ago, announced clones of Roland System modules for 50-100 euros... It will be a nice thing if these will be out in the market

[@256k_]

@@ethanmarciano1533 yeah another thing about module prices also is manufacturing ability and mass production, most module makes (if not all) are small companies that push out a tiny amound of units, i was listening to walker from make noise on a podcast and he said maths (which is considered one of the best selling and most saught after modules) has only sold 5000 units total. this is an insignificant amount in the mass production world, which is why unit prices stay high. if modules were selling in the 200k+ units their prices would be much much lower... modular and euro is stil lvery niche, but seems like the hype is increasing exponentially so maybe in the future we willstart seeing commercial modules at dirt cheap prices and most manufactureres today will be more "boutique" type modules, just compare it to the pedals industry.

[@MrBEnIbb]

Wow did not know so someone should make modules out of mdf

[@kostantinosmag2986]

GREAT

[@earlneath]

A modular synth that actually makes music?!

[@LeonTrimble]

Sick

[@AndyTanguay]

What a cool mad scientist!

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

The only downside is the wires last about 10min.

[@MeatyController]

Trancetastic

[@dillipphunbar7924]

All under 100 EUROS....NICE

[@KNHSynths]

It sounds quite good. But it is outrageous, if poor people can buy a modular, this is the end of the world ! :-)