$200 Eurorack Case for Beginners! But is it any good?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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Комментарии • 199

  • @BoBeats
    @BoBeats  4 года назад +309

    hit the like button if you want a video on how to build a complete eurorack system under 500 bucks!

    • @jacobbarrettmusi
      @jacobbarrettmusi 4 года назад +1

      ooooo yes please!

    • @Zer0Spinn
      @Zer0Spinn 4 года назад

      Why do you do this to me? I wanted to save money...
      I guess the circuit is gonna go bye bye...

    • @AlekseiDroganov
      @AlekseiDroganov 4 года назад +1

      Bo, evening! Are these two modules are included in common 200$ bundle?
      I just wrote a message to the company 😊

    • @JukeFPSB
      @JukeFPSB 4 года назад

      pls YES

    • @FuZZbaLLbee
      @FuZZbaLLbee 4 года назад +1

      Алексей Дроганов NiftyBUNDLE is $269 and just the case is &200.
      So $70 for two modules. That’s quite cheap (for modular)

  • @dictabeat
    @dictabeat 4 года назад +28

    So now we get the inevitable "I've done synths and now I've fallen into the modular sinkhole" video series from Bo. Which is right on time cos I'm on the edge of that sinkhole and ready to fall in. 😄😄😄 Lead the way Bo-man!

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад +1

      Owning a Volca Modular for half a year, then getting a Behringer Neutron (bought used because I'd rather support musicians than Behringer, but I couldn't resist acquiring the synth itself) has made me realize that I will inevitably get into eurorack, eventually, one way or another. Now that I have the eurorack-compatible Neutron, and Bo's recommendation here, I can expand the Neutron rather than have to buy several modules at once to make the case usable. Hooray for budget-friendly semi-modular synths!

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      I bought a Doepfer A100 system after having a Make Noise 0-coast semi-modular. Happy with both. I did add a Korg SQ-1 sequencer and Make Noise 0-CTRL touch sequencer and they work great. Found out that while I enjoy west coast synthesis and like the 0-coast that I much prefer the simpler easier to read layout of Doepfer modules. Fancy graphics are cool but a pain to work with in live production mode.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      @@mikeexits indeed just buy a cheap powered eurorack case and you are set to go and have room to expand. I do recommend utility modules and modulation sources that are skipped over by beginners and RUclips celebrities.

  • @marcussVRLinux
    @marcussVRLinux 4 года назад +6

    I have built my case myself. The case itself cost about 2 Euro to cut in a DIY store, then additional 18 Euro for two cans of spray color. Power strip unit about 70 Euro - so it's 90 Euro in total which currently holds 7 modules. However I have come up with a design for a case that's much larger, can hold 60 modules, and will probably cost less than 200 Euro in its construction. I find Eurorack cases to be super-expensive, they are not very complicated to build yourself.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +1

      I think you are absolutely right! I wish I would feel confident in building stuff myself, but I am not. I’d rather put my energy into other things, which I think goes for many in the demographic that case manufacturers target. Great to hear that it is possible tho and I definitely think more people should try!

    • @rmanpojo8485
      @rmanpojo8485 4 года назад

      @@BoBeats There are some good priced case kits like those from Ginko..: www.ginkosynthese.com/cases

    • @atom9249
      @atom9249 4 года назад

      Yes, I agree, the prices are rather high for very little material. I suspect the sales numbers are very low though. Often the PSU counts for a lot of the cost. The Mantis and the Doepfer LC9 cases are probably the best price/hp out there. The small cases are really bad value and very limiting - I would only recommend if you need something small for live use.

  • @danielgharmann
    @danielgharmann 2 года назад

    I actually JUST got this, which is my first forray into Modular! My buddy Graig at Recovery Effects hooked me up with a few extra mods, and I'm having a blast.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  2 года назад

      Welcome to the wonderful (and possibly expensive) rabbit hole of modular

  • @flossflink
    @flossflink 3 года назад

    yes! Deeper is a valid word!

  • @jacobbarrettmusi
    @jacobbarrettmusi 4 года назад +2

    awesome!

  • @brendanmohareful
    @brendanmohareful Год назад

    It's pretty good

  • @particular_noise
    @particular_noise 3 года назад

    would this be a good starting point to pair with matriarch? zero knowledge on modular, but wanna get into it a little and learn

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  3 года назад

      i am not sure if the two modules that come with the bundle is useful for this, but getting the case and maybe some other modules could be worth it

  • @kaybhee6
    @kaybhee6 4 года назад

    just the case huh

  • @dontspamkoth
    @dontspamkoth 10 месяцев назад

    I wish you had spent more time on the actual Niftybundle rather than some random modules.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  10 месяцев назад

      its a case review after all.. i personally dont like the bundled modules that much

    • @dontspamkoth
      @dontspamkoth 9 месяцев назад

      @@BoBeats Honestly, I would have liked to hear your opinion on that as the case is also offered as a bundle.

  • @davidmast8641
    @davidmast8641 4 года назад +36

    Was on the fence about the Niftycase for the last week, this pushed me over the edge to get it and start my dive into modular :)

    • @olGrandpaby
      @olGrandpaby 4 года назад +4

      If you’re looking to get into modular without the absurd price I would recommend checking out the tangible waves AE modular. I myself was planning on getting a nifty case and some modules and then discovered that I could build a fully fledged modular system with the AE modular for approximately 1/5 of the cost.

    • @davidmast8641
      @davidmast8641 4 года назад +1

      olGrandPaby That looks pretty interesting and a nice alternative. Don’t think it’s my cup of tea, but I appreciate you pointing it out

    • @djlehara
      @djlehara 4 года назад

      Same here

    • @LittleZdy
      @LittleZdy 4 года назад

      @@olGrandpaby AE modular has a Eurorack adapter frame for sale, so you can have both worlds.

  • @charlesbronson2806
    @charlesbronson2806 4 года назад +15

    I have this case. Very happy w it. Unfortunately now it's full and I need a bigger case.

    • @zuur303
      @zuur303 4 года назад

      I've not started with Eurorack yet, because friends warn me it's really eurocrack - highly addictive. :D Still... this is tempting...

    • @charlesbronson2806
      @charlesbronson2806 4 года назад +1

      @@zuur303 I told myself I'd fill this case and that's it. It definitely eurocrack.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад

      @@zuur303 You could always get a semi-modular synth like a Behringer Neutron or Moog Mother-32 to test the waters. :)

  • @BoBeats
    @BoBeats  4 года назад +3

    Oh I just put together this minimalist eurorack drum machine with the Nifty: ruclips.net/video/vP9qXUJ_tz8/видео.html

    • @vprice509
      @vprice509 4 года назад

      How is it going with the Nifty case? Do you still like it after using it for a while? I’ve narrowed my choices down to Intellijel 4U Palette, NiftyBundle, Arturia Rackbrute and one by TipTop (can’t remember the name, but it costs $335). I am leaning toward Intellijel because of the I/O and the 1U. I’m going to be pairing whatever Eurorack setup I get with a Moog Grandmother. Any advice?

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      I love it. You put 3k of Eurorack modules into a $200 case!

  • @TLGElectro
    @TLGElectro 4 года назад +8

    I've owned the Nifty Case for about 2 months... love it!
    it's almost full though, but i have seen a vid from Cre8audio showing extender cheeks for the case, so you can connect a second unit.
    The fact that it takes midi/usb etc, swung it for me, i had no modular experience at all, but being able to easily connect my Keystep/Volcas/Mininova/poly800 etc made it the ideal choice.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад +1

      Keystep does also have CV outputs! So you can use that + another MIDI controller with your case if you wish. In case you didn't know, you can also route Velocity, Aftertouch, or the Mod strip to the Mod CV out, and you can change the sync cable ports to Eurorack format, all in Arturia's MIDI control center. :)

    • @sczarnecki5887
      @sczarnecki5887 2 года назад +1

      Trying to get an idea of what this would cost and to fill. Approximately, of course. About what have you spent all told?

  • @BoBeats
    @BoBeats  4 года назад +7

    UPDATE 2022: I have now designed my own small / minimalist case and its quite cute: ruclips.net/video/-GWQ3phCv3o/видео.html
    Stuff used in this video (affiliate links)
    NiftyCase - great beginner case
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    Blck Noir Drum Module
    EU: thmn.to/thoprod/454851?offid=1&affid=623
    US: bit.ly/blackNoirPc
    Dreadbox Modules (good beginner modules!)
    EU: www.thomann.de/se/search_dir.html?sw=dreadbox+chromatic&smcs=f591cb_3519&offid=1&affid=623
    US: bit.ly/dreadboxModules

  • @elitefitrea
    @elitefitrea 4 года назад +4

    Looks like I can sell what is now my old dumb MIDI to CV module and buy this instead and have a new CASE HELL YEAH

  • @FuZZbaLLbee
    @FuZZbaLLbee 4 года назад +6

    Cheap and modular mentioned in one video doesn’t sound right
    Nice little case tough, like the connections on the back

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +4

      Filling even 84 hp will cost you a nice amount 😅

    • @alderankorym
      @alderankorym 4 года назад +3

      From someone outside that community. 200 bucks for just an empty case doesn't sound cheap at all.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      @@BoBeats true it is easy to spend 2k plus on only a few modules. I did manage to fill two rows of my 6U case for under 4k.

    • @ZacKurtis
      @ZacKurtis 3 года назад

      Yes, I'm very confused how everyone keeps claiming, eurotack can be affordable. If you pay full price, I see no way to build a setup for under 450, and that's Minilogue xd price range

  • @LittleMusicBoxes
    @LittleMusicBoxes 4 года назад +3

    Hey Bo, I have this case + bundle.
    I think you are being too kind, especially at 15:30 when you start finding way to overcome the clipping problems. I had the same issue and found that by plugging in another patch cable into the second audio input (and nothing else) it would fix the signal clipping.
    I think it's a badly made case, but I also received a version of chipz with mine that has a face-place that is too large. I. cannot fit 84hp into this case if I use the Chipz module as it came. They included a weird silver version of the face place cut at the right size. Yeesh.
    This case is a mess. The way I overcame these obstacles was to get get rid of the case.
    I review gear too, so I know its deflating to put all that energy into making a video only for the product to be not-so-great. It's frustrating and embarrassing, but they shouldn't need you to find weird work-arounds.
    This case is not great. It's okay to say that.
    It's not a volume problem. Your eurorack modules are not too hot. That's silly. That audio out is a badly designed circuit. In fact, before I ditched the case, one of the best improvements I made to it was to use ALM headphones module as an audio out. That's right: to get good audio: don't use the case!
    It's not even a "good value", considering it's now gathering dust after too many curse words. It's just sitting there. I wasted $260+ just to learn that this is not how a proper setup works. Hmmm, I guess there is some value there. Expensive lesson tho.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +2

      Thanks for letting me know about your experience. I of course had to take a peak at your channel and subscribe.
      I get the feeling that some of the early units were a mess, but I have no way to know 100%. I just do not have the same experience of issues with this case. And having had people send me feedback about this case for months whenever I talked about it, a large % seemed very happy with it. Like I say in the video: Modules fit nicely, the clipping didn’t cause me any problems and the case seems to be better than I expected at the price. Granted, there are plenty of other options out there. Had it been a mess, I most likely just wouldn’t have made the video to begin with. I am always careful not to recommend things I don’t think is good value. So being genuinely happy with it for my use case, thats what I put in the video.
      To my understanding they have made improvements to the case, and perhaps that explains the different experiences.
      Keep making those videos!

    • @LittleMusicBoxes
      @LittleMusicBoxes 4 года назад

      @@BoBeats Thanks Bo! I'm glad that they sorted out the things that frustrated me. I wonder if the unconnected patch cable into audio input two (basically just use both inputs) would sort out the clipping that you discovered. I'm interested to know.

    • @atom9249
      @atom9249 4 года назад +1

      @@BoBeats "Had it been a mess, I most likely just wouldn’t have made the video to begin with." This is disappointing to hear. I would like to hear more negative points being raised in reviews in general. I find too many reviewers talk about the pros and gloss over the negative points too much. Maybe you don't have to do a long video if you don't like it but I think it's good to express disappointment in a product. It will help to improve quality and gives you more credibility. I'm finding I'm watching certain reviewers less and less because of lack of objectivity shown.

  • @Cinepobrefilmfestival
    @Cinepobrefilmfestival 2 года назад +1

    unboxing is a silly as watching strangers eat ramen

  • @suga4all
    @suga4all 4 года назад +3

    Nice to have something like that in the budget department. I designed and printed my case with a 3D printer and power it with a Zeus. If anyone is interested I can publish it on Thingiverse.

  • @youththetruth
    @youththetruth 4 года назад +4

    Im really happy for you man, I've been around for months and watching your contente increase in quality is awesome. hope you are doing fine. Cheers from Argentina.

  • @freiksenet
    @freiksenet 4 года назад +2

    It's weird that the output is mono :( Is it hackable enough? Like can one replace mono output with stereo out?

    • @forestine_
      @forestine_ 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, I've found it weird that it has two audio inputs and yet is mono through the back. I've been doing stereo straight from Monsoon instead with a couple 1/4 adapters.

  • @ryanmartinez2876
    @ryanmartinez2876 2 года назад +1

    The price is good.

  • @Born_in_92
    @Born_in_92 4 года назад +3

    i love it but i wish they would let you set the midi channel!!!

  • @badfoodfeet
    @badfoodfeet 4 года назад +11

    I love my nifty case! the wooden ears are just held on by 4 screws, so I replaced them with some custom angled ones so it's a little more ergonomic. I highly recommend, it only took like an hour

  • @PinkBuddhaAcademy
    @PinkBuddhaAcademy 4 года назад +1

    Honestly, I tried this - and didn't like it. I guess the "inexpensive" is a certain plus, but the whole thing felt "cheap." And the LFO module is a bit awkward to use. Sequencer as well. I sent it back. Might work well for others, but didn't for me.

  • @FernandoDCDuarte
    @FernandoDCDuarte 4 года назад +3

    Awesome little device! It's definitely something I'll have a look into further down the line when I'm somewhat more familiar with my musical gear.

  • @dinogoldie9716
    @dinogoldie9716 4 года назад +1

    How much would it cost me to replicate the modular drum machine set up demonstrated in this video?

  • @jcoverpass
    @jcoverpass 4 года назад +2

    Mine came in the mail today.I bought the Nifty Bundle. I put a Maths and a Behringer VCA in to go with it. My cost was around $600. I hope I can have a bit of fun with it. Been waiting for it to cool down in my band room enough to even go in there!

    • @jcoverpass
      @jcoverpass 4 года назад

      The Bundle is actually $269. The case by itself is $200

  • @PaulBoos
    @PaulBoos 4 года назад +2

    This was the case I picked up (bundle actually) as my first Eurorack. I was mostly interested in adding utility modules to add some features across my semi-modulars and so far have added a DPW Switch and Shades and Branches from Mutable Instruments. Great value - the Cellz sequencer is interesting. (I had looked at the Twisted Electrons version.) I hadn't played with Chipz yet at all, so it is good to see what it sounds like...

  • @softsmoken
    @softsmoken 3 года назад +2

    This is a really great priced rack for getting started and has those i/o that I haven't seen other racks with. Seems really nice. I'd consider getting one

  • @RickDrift
    @RickDrift 4 месяца назад +1

    The nifty bundle really nailed it with the entry kit. Its more than usable for any skill level but packs in a million features that a beginner likely wouldn't have. the quarter inch out is awesome. I had a thousand dollar budget when buying in to modular, and I was able to get a zadar, ensemble and wasp filter and the nifty bundle was able to tie in all the necessary functionalities as well as getting an Lfo on chips and cellz was fun while I had it, but quickly got replaced with my beatstep pro.

  • @argiletonne
    @argiletonne 4 года назад +1

    I thought about buying this,. your video makes the 8bit sound well 8bit,. I like the case very much though. Not sure if I like the sequencer but I certainly don't like the 8bit oscillator. Nice case.

  • @agingsore6529
    @agingsore6529 4 года назад +1

    I bought the bundle a couple of months ago as a first venture into eurorack. Some things really annoy me about it, mainly the almost total lack of documentation, i think this is probably the norm for eurorack, but this product purports to be aimed at beginners, nothing on the support page of their site. So i made the mistake of plugging headphones in directly, SO LOUD. I wouldn't recommend getting the bundle, i haven't managed to produce a sound i like with them, obviously my inexperience / lack of talent, but i think that it would've been better to save that bit of cash and put it toward something of better quality, a kit maybe.

  • @BrillCreem
    @BrillCreem 4 года назад +2

    Hej Bo, thanks for introducing me to this. I have a lot of modular cases, but I wanted something small, to put together a fun little standalone system, out of spare modules that I have lying around. I am really happy with this; very solid and works well. I like the addition of Chips and Cellz; they're very creative little modules!

  • @moistpeanut5986
    @moistpeanut5986 4 года назад +2

    I would just wait for the Behringer case

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      or spend few bucks more and get either the Intellijel Palette case or a Doepfer suitcase A100 case.

  • @caseyking8394
    @caseyking8394 4 года назад +2

    Enjoy your vacation this summer bo!

  • @drfostermusic
    @drfostermusic 2 года назад

    Modular newb here. Is it possible to connect/patch the Moog Werkstatt or Malekko Manther to the NiftyCASE?????

  • @jetfuelghost340
    @jetfuelghost340 4 года назад +2

    Wow. I've been eyeing it for a bit. This seals it for me, damn.

  • @OCEANSINSPACE
    @OCEANSINSPACE 4 года назад +1

    Wait, these modules are included with case? No way...

  • @promethiousb1489
    @promethiousb1489 2 года назад

    How do i make it run with my keystep?/ i have connected via midi,,but have only pitch,no start and stopping of notes,,,??Anyn help please...

  • @dangerbird64
    @dangerbird64 4 года назад +2

    Once you finally decided what modules you were going to put in the rack, it would have been way more interesting to see you build your patch from scratch. As it was, I had no idea what the patch was doing. I'm euro-rack curious, but I still don't really understand the process.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +2

      Might do a rundown of this rig in more detail. As is, the video is focused on the case itself.

    • @dangerbird64
      @dangerbird64 4 года назад

      @@BoBeats fair enough.

  • @minisoda1914
    @minisoda1914 4 года назад +2

    This looks badass for 200

  • @elefantevoladorable
    @elefantevoladorable Год назад

    Hi! I just got a NiftyCase and I'm unable to make it sound. Can you please explain how and what do you connect it to ? Thank you in advance

  • @frallorfrallor3410
    @frallorfrallor3410 Год назад

    just build a case with meanwell powerkit 2 busboards and rails from tiptop

  • @Synthetrix
    @Synthetrix 2 года назад +1

    I added one of these to my Eurorack setup recently. A great little rack with some nice built-in features.

  • @knuftobor
    @knuftobor Год назад

    Mine did not last a year. The power supply is good, but it won't turn on. I changed all the knobs too because They were hard to turn.

  • @ipoponq
    @ipoponq 8 месяцев назад

    Is it a stereo output? If I insert only left channel will it auto split audio to both channels? Thx

  • @jefmeeks
    @jefmeeks 4 года назад +1

    Sweetwater was also offering a bundle with the two Dreadbox units shown and some patchcables and what not. Picked that up, but the Dreadboxs were on back order :(
    In all, the case is very handy. The units are fun...up to a point, but need a little more. But, again, its only two units. Very good deal.

  • @AlekseiDroganov
    @AlekseiDroganov 4 года назад +1

    Heeeey Bo! Here it is, here it is🤓! I really looked forward to a review of this particular case. thank you

  • @tomjepson2295
    @tomjepson2295 4 года назад +2

    I drunk-bought one of these the other night... Waiting for it to turn up! Great video, Bo.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

      that is how I ended up with my new Doepfer A100 Basic Modular system 1. No regrets it is a beast!

    • @diegopappa3693
      @diegopappa3693 3 года назад

      I will try this one to cross the edge! Jaja

  • @CitizenWarwick
    @CitizenWarwick 4 года назад +2

    Wow man that really does look like a nice first eurorack experience. Not had the chance to play with modular stuff yet though that is tempting!

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад

      If you're on the fence, I strongly recommend getting a semi-modular synth first, which is compatible with eurorack. That way you can get a feel for patching and odd/wacky routings you can do with modular, and if you like it enough, you can just buy a little case + 1 module to expand the semi-modular synth, rather than having to buy several modules to make it usable. I recommend getting a used Behringer Neutron (only eurorack-compatible semi-modular synth I've tried and can vouch for) if you want to start off inexpensive but with a decent set of features. Plus, it's got 56 patch points, which is a lot even for semi-modular. Just make sure you buy extra eurorack cables and some stackables, because it only comes with 6 1' patch cables.

  • @NicleT
    @NicleT 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this beautiful review.

  • @andersbostrom3745
    @andersbostrom3745 3 года назад +1

    Tack för informationen!

  • @CodyCoates
    @CodyCoates 4 года назад +1

    I thought that bq was a BoBeats logo!!

  • @floppydisk921
    @floppydisk921 4 года назад +1

    aswell as the hd300 pros you should check out the new 280 pro's. Legit my favourite studio headphones ever

    • @floppydisk921
      @floppydisk921 4 года назад +1

      they have really great passive noise attenuation

  • @qpidnyx3329
    @qpidnyx3329 3 года назад

    modular is niche?^^

  • @ConstantLittleGhost
    @ConstantLittleGhost 4 года назад +1

    Glad the build quality is decent.
    Been considering this bundle since it was first announced, but wasn't sure if it was too plasticky.

  • @williamknight2433
    @williamknight2433 3 года назад

    why does it have to be so expensive

  • @gawaa5094
    @gawaa5094 4 года назад +1

    Is cell2 and the oscillator with in the 200$ ? @BoBeats

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад

      No. As noted on multiple ocassions in the video the case is about 200, and case + bundle 260. 60 extra for an oscillator + controller/sequencer is actually very good, but make sure you like what you are hearing and want the sequencer

  • @Colonel_Satan
    @Colonel_Satan 2 года назад

    You said you would recommend something different from the Cellz module for a beginner. What module would that be? I know nothing about modular and was looking to get this bundle to start.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  2 года назад

      Dreadbox chromatic series is great

  • @shamar8411
    @shamar8411 Год назад

    See the thing is, I believe this is a bias review in favor of the company because they somewhat compensate you for this video.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  Год назад +1

      Hey, perhaps you missed the part where I critically examined the output distortion. Something which many wouldnt even have cared about it investigate.

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 4 года назад +1

    cool stuff like it!!

  • @tompoynton
    @tompoynton 4 года назад +1

    I’ve been thinking about this case for ages

  • @syhr_samoht
    @syhr_samoht 4 года назад +1

    Is this your summer haircut Bo? ;)

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +1

      beach 20...........21....

  • @lucaspontesakerman
    @lucaspontesakerman 4 года назад +1

    Love the camera and the new production value!

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад

      Thanks! Feels like I am finally where I want in terms of quality

  • @HoneyWindbutton
    @HoneyWindbutton 10 месяцев назад

    Should I be concerned that it’s only mono output ?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  10 месяцев назад

      not really, because usually when starting with eurorack you do mono patches. and if you have say a stereo fx at the end of the patch you can take audio from it into the audio interface, just be careful with gain as eurorack signals are hotter

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

    It is missing core modules like a VCA that are key ingredients in the most basic modular setup. Glad I skipped this, paid a few bucks more and got a proper Doepfer A100 Basic system that comes standard with basic VCO, filter, LFO, envelope generator, mults and a mixer plus MIDI to CV interface. Paid more but you get what you pay for Bo. The Crea8audio would be great for kids but it is made as a toy.

  • @woosix7735
    @woosix7735 2 года назад

    200$ is affordable nowdays, this is abysmal.

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  2 года назад

      Its affordable in relation to whats out there on the market. Theres no ABSOLUTE point at which something becomes affordable or not.

  • @teabreakbeats
    @teabreakbeats 3 года назад

    I'm scared to buy a case because it feels like once you buy one module...

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths 4 года назад

    I bought a Doepfer A100 Basic System. The other cheaper ones looked and sounded like junk to me. So far been very happy the Doepfer modules sound amazing and case/power build quality excellent. I plan to fill the 84HP empty row soon.

  • @JohnTrasher
    @JohnTrasher 3 года назад

    Hey Bo, fellow psychologist here! :)
    I would love to start modular, but I dont like the usuall "beeps-and-blobs", as i dont find it very musical. Do you think the space in this case is enough to make a duophonic modular synth?

  • @AzraelSilent
    @AzraelSilent Год назад

    Howdy Bobeats. May I ask if would provide the names of the modules used in this video. I love this and want to use it as a starting point to modify possibly.

  • @drphiI
    @drphiI 3 года назад

    Cre8te makes some fabulous low-cost modules, too. Their CHIPS LFO is great, and you can get it used for ..$40?

  • @trevormalcolm4328
    @trevormalcolm4328 3 года назад

    I’d love to get into modular eurorack stuff but after watching 10,15 minutes of even a straightforward video like this one, I get a headache from all the terminology! All stick to my Bastl Kastle 1.5 thanks very much!

  • @jacksonkerr2095
    @jacksonkerr2095 3 года назад

    Looking into this setup becuase I bought a few modules, but I need something which will run.
    6:16 - All I can think of at this point is Sonic The Hedgehog Green Hill Zone act 1

  • @nateh2665
    @nateh2665 3 года назад

    Hey! im looking to get mainly an ambient sound. does anyone know what modules i should start with? Marbles, rings, magneto? im completely new wondering what would work best for a case like this. Thanks!

  • @synthfreak291
    @synthfreak291 4 года назад

    There are hundreds of people doing disgusting bleeps and bloops with very expensive gear all over RUclips and Instagram. I would feel like killing myself if I spent thousands of dollars worth in equipment and my music sucked that much ass. People think they are pro just because they consume expensive shit, me cago en todo.

    • @NoirEtBlancVie
      @NoirEtBlancVie 4 года назад

      Music is art. Art is subjective, any creative knows this. So why are bleeps and bloops disgusting if they’re just someone’s artistic expression, a creators creation? I studied jazz and played with amazing musicians, I find nothing insignificant about bleeps and bloops. As a musician I find the musicianship in everything.

    • @baqcasanke
      @baqcasanke Год назад

      Sounds like a “you” problem….

  • @valkyrievic
    @valkyrievic 4 года назад

    when I click 200 bucks for beginners, I have no idea what's eurorack? haha but im newbie here! haha

  • @Sousless
    @Sousless 4 года назад

    Very cool option, but I think Intellijel Designs Palette 62 4U is still better.

  • @night_speed
    @night_speed 4 года назад

    It's a great case for anyone just starting out or for someone who wants to add another row quickly and easily. I'm thinking of getting another one and hinging them together for a small portable solution if i can make some kind of lid for it.

  • @olGrandpaby
    @olGrandpaby 4 года назад

    If you’re not afraid of diy it’s pretty easy to drill some holes and solder just a couple of connections to do the improvements you mentioned yourself.

  • @Metal_Serra
    @Metal_Serra 3 месяца назад

    Hey Bo, is this still a valuable option as first eurorack case?

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  3 месяца назад +1

      Yeah. The entire kit with modules is still not something i recommend but just the case is a good deal. There’s more options now than when i reviewed it tho. But i like that it has basic I/O

    • @hut48
      @hut48 Месяц назад

      ​@@BoBeatswhat are some of those options? Ideally something with midi/CV connections as well

  • @flixidu
    @flixidu 4 года назад

    Try the Ollo Audio headphones. Love them!

  • @dmikalova
    @dmikalova 4 года назад

    I got one this week, definitely loving it, although one of the plugs on the cellz is super hard to plug into. Haven't reached out to for a replacement yet

  • @peterjon2758
    @peterjon2758 3 года назад +3

    I really want to get into this sort of thing, but I cannot figure out how to take things like this and integrate them in a very musical way which would work in the context of pop music. When I watch modular synth vids, they all seem just very experimental and outside the context of palatable music.

    • @acefstripe
      @acefstripe 3 года назад +1

      I am gonna give eurorack a try now that we have some affordable, non DIY options. I’m guessing some looping/sampling modules will be necessary to make it musical. But either way, I think it will be fun to explore and learn something new.

    • @innerlude
      @innerlude Год назад

      practice makes perfect, but always have fun ;)

  • @fridmanator
    @fridmanator 4 года назад

    Sounds great for 8bit music

  • @offthewallsk818
    @offthewallsk818 2 года назад

    Nifty case owner here. I love mine

  • @oscaraullon
    @oscaraullon 3 года назад

    Why if it's mono out sounds like stereo?

  • @jj-icejoe6642
    @jj-icejoe6642 4 года назад

    200 JUST for the case...

  • @promethiousb1489
    @promethiousb1489 2 года назад

    Got one ordered,,,cant wait.....

  • @vibrasponder
    @vibrasponder 4 года назад +4

    I bought the case alone (no bundle) back in April at the onset of the lockdown when a lot of places were offering discounts. So at a 10% discount, my first case and introduction to Eurorack cost $180. It did come with the two blank panels with just an empty space on the left where Chips and the other module would go with the bundle. I thought about mounting my DS180 scope to one of those panels. The output on back is mono but I use that summed output to go into the scope.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад

      Thanks for the info, good to know they include the covers with the case alone. But why mount a rifle scope to a eurorack case? I'm confused. Unless you refer to an oscilloscope, in which case, I wonder why only shoes and rifle scopes show up when I Presearch for it, nothing about oscilloscopes.

  • @walrtbstudios5430
    @walrtbstudios5430 4 года назад

    I’m being very very restrained here. Telling myself I have a perfectly good Neutron that I don’t know my way properly around yet. I think it’s working... I may have to google that t-shirt though.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits 4 года назад

      Whenever I use my Neutron, it constantly puts out a whisper... "buy some modules, expand meeeee..." This video might have just gotten me to choose this case bundle for my first case and modules. I was originally gonna go with Behringer Go (when they start selling used). I still might, really I'm on the fence. I mean, $300 for 6u x 140hp?! SINCE WHEN DOES THAT HAPPEN?! Ok yeah, as much as the Cre8Audio case rocks, for only $40 more I can get +56hp, plus ANOTHER ROW of 144hp. Even though it doesn't come with any modules, that is a STEAL.

  • @quinnolivarez6911
    @quinnolivarez6911 4 года назад

    The blank plates and patch cables alone are worth $40. The midi-cv is also worth $120 by itself and is 0hp. Nifty case basically pays for itself. So that’s like $160 of value, before you count the modules or the case itself lol. In essence, you pay $90 or less for 84hp and a few modules if you get the bundle. It’s a must add for anyone with a bigger system that wants to break away from that and have mobility

    • @quinnolivarez6911
      @quinnolivarez6911 4 года назад

      You’re definitely right tho, the modules and system itself isn’t great for beginners in general. Better to have an idea of how you want to use the full 84hp

  • @AmbrishYadav
    @AmbrishYadav 4 года назад

    Very nice review. I wanted to make a review of this case myself as there are not many detailing all the features.
    I’ve been following your channel for a while now and this is my first post to your video. I have my nifty case (no bundle) since about 2 months now. Perfect beginner case. Great value for what you get - midi interface, audio out ( which can already about 100-200€ alone). Although, I was contemplating getting a bigger one (Tiptop Mantis - which is great value if you consider cost per hp) but I didn’t, simply because I’d have buy a midi to cv module and i had to keep myself within budget. What happened? After 2 months I’m stuck with a full nifty case and can’t fit any more modules :). But maybe limiting the modules is also a creative process. I wish the nifty case could expand- like the arturia or tiptop but now the only way to get a bigger case and sell the nifty or somehow DIY join 2 nifty cases. Also wish for a deck cover for nifty so it’s easy and secure for travel. Bummer is really the summed mono out. I usually patch the effects (in my case MI clouds) separately to my mixer. Yeah, those huge blinds plates are nice but a waste because you really can’t use them once you get 2-3 modules in. I personally would prefer 4-6 smaller plates as opposed to 2 big ones. I had to buy separate 2,4 and 8 hp blind plates until I got my rack full. Perhaps they should just leave out the plates and make the case a “bit” more cheap :). I use an IKEA “ISBERGET” to give the case a bit of a tilt ;). All in all, I’m happy with the case. I’m a beginner in the modular world and this case is really perfect for beginners (midi interface is a huge plus)
    Cheers

    • @BoBeats
      @BoBeats  4 года назад +1

      there’s something coming to let you combine two nifty’s I believe

  • @k3ff793
    @k3ff793 4 года назад

    nice bo, får väl sätta igång o knarka eurorack nu :)

  • @AndrewJohnClive
    @AndrewJohnClive 3 года назад

    Thanks Bo!🤘🏽

  • @DayflightTrok
    @DayflightTrok 4 года назад

    Who needs this?

  • @AndrewPRoberts
    @AndrewPRoberts 4 года назад

    Once this quarantine is over and I have money again I'm for sure getting this

    • @AndrewPRoberts
      @AndrewPRoberts 10 месяцев назад

      Spoiler, I definitely did not wait until I had money again

  • @CraftyOldGit
    @CraftyOldGit 3 года назад +2

    That looks like terrific value -- a MIDI to CV converter alone can cost €100. Thanks for the review. Now I want one.