As far as I know, this is a discrete recreation of a Model D housed in an attaché case. For me, the interface is too cramped for a performance instrument, but you must admit that it’s a pretty decent price!
For those into Eurorack or wanting a more ergonomic layout you can try the MME:
I had the a similar reaction; cute but tired of mini-type-products. Whether it be mini-keys, mini-jacks, or mini knobs. Iza gots da BIG fingerz! Also, not a big fan of exposed circuitry - an accident waiting to happen, or expensive dust trap. I bet it sounds good up close up to it Several times I’ve heard the distant lure of euro-rack, but in the end two things drive me away; tiny parts, overtly non-traditional sound-scape - without a melody my mind loses interest.
Although, having traditional modules as a substrate for building up a mini-modular sounds nice. But starting from where I did, mini-stuff doesn’t make sense.
This is the sort of wiring you end up with (!)
medbot:
Techman (vinyl Minimoog overlay):
peAk:
Regarding big vs small, why not both ? I’ve played on a System 35 and the sound was impressive, but it would take up several years budget and most of my music room. Eurorack in general has a harsher edge to it, but in my opinion there’s more room for innovation. Dare I say it, the most interesting stuff is digital (as long as the resolution and interface is decent) and is moving away from traditional subtractive synthesis. I still have the Sherman FB, Space Echo and 3 MFs kicking ass! Sure a great deal of Eurorack demos are chaotic noise, but paired with the right sequencer you can really go places. That’s my musical goal for this year anyway.
Several times I’ve heard the distant lure of euro-rack, but in the end two things drive me away; tiny parts, overtly non-traditional sound-scape - without a melody my mind loses interest.
