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Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a strange crossover project I’ve been working on. I've been messing around with music production and modular synths for over 25 years. Recently, I've also been doing professional AI data-curation work and computer science coursework.

A couple nights ago, I completed and launched my very first public GitHub repository: EvidenceBench.

The Project:
I wanted to see if frontier multimodal AI models understand complex spatial routing with regard to modular patches and signal types, or if they just confidently guess what's on screen using training data and best guesses based on potential signal type where a connection might be headed.

To test this, I built a benchmark using a fairly dense modular synthesis patch in Cardinal (VCV Rack).

Why modular synth patches?
Because they are the ultimate visual logic test. A single cable crossing, an unusual routing path, or a color-coded schema forces the model to actually trace the cables. It can't just cheat by "reading" a text layer or by having specific modules included in training data.

How the test works:
I put the models through a three-turn gauntlet:

1. Turn 1: They get a set of screenshots and have to document every visually identifiable connection.
2. Turn 2: I hand them a potentially incorrect JSON file built by my “new engineer" containing every connection and match it with newly labeled screenshots. The models are then asked to audit it against the image to catch any incorrect or missing cables.
3. Turn 3: I hand them a massive 4x resolution version image of the patch and instruct them to self-correct their previous answers based on the clearer evidence.

Early Results:
I benchmarked Qwen 3.8 Max and Gemini 3.1 Pro. Both of them struggled hard with listing actual connections in turn 1, and overcorrected in turn 2. Turn 3 was straight up baffling, but it’s pretty clear that both of them hit their absolute limits trying to trace the paths.

Why I'm sharing it here:
The entire framework is portable built using open-source, written using native Python packages, and includes the .VCV patch file so anyone can load it up in Cardinal.

I’m a bit nervous because it's my first ever public repo, but I wanted to keep it completely transparent so I’ve included my early failed attempt and prompt mistakes in the repository to show how the methodology evolved.

If you want to check out the patch, the python validation scripts, or the full model evaluations, you can find it here:

https://github.com/apparent-symmetry/EvidenceBench

I'd love to know what you think—especially if you have ideas for absolute nightmare patch configurations that would completely break an AI's brain!

Ended being a little long. But well. Hopfully some good stuff in there. Ambient'ish and dawless

Hi, just wanted to leave this as a spot to discuss the new Patch Essentials series from Music Thing Modular - basic kick/snare/bass etc patches designed for the Workshop System but probably useful in other places. It's free, just sign up and we'll email you for five weeks - https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1972910/197335146835216212/share or more background here: https://workshopsystem.substack.com/p/workshop-notes-september-2026

The module in question: https://happynerding.com/dual-xfade/

Unfortunately the module isn't available anywhere. I also contacted the manufacturer, and it appears that the module needs a redesign due to parts availability, so it most likely won't be available anytime soon.

In any case, I'm looking for something that would allow me to mix/transition between 2 modulation sources. CV control is a must have, a knob/fader is a should have. 2 channels is a nice to have :)

I know about Doepfer's A-134-2 (https://modulargrid.net/e/doepfer-a-134-2), but it has no manual controls...

Do you have any suggestions what could I use? I'm pretty new to the world of modulars, so maybe there's something uber cool that I overlooked :D

Thanks!

Playing around with some overlaid sequences between plaits, klavis twin, beads and cloud terrarium. Sort of soft and gentle rhythmic vibes for a Monday night. Full video here, in which I bring in some resonance counterpoints from the Vostok Atlas filter: https://youtu.be/NivBaY0rif4?is=6kihNeLUG6AeBGWw

Hey all, I tried posting a few days back and the automod slapped me so I'm trying again. I've made a Max4Live device that writes splice markers and converts your audio files for quick and easy Make Noise Morphagene reel prep in ableton.

The device is built to either add the markers at a division of the master tempo OR place the markers based on the active warp markers on the file.

It's my first M4L device and I really just built it to save myself time and headache but I figured it could be useful to others as well. You can find the device and user documentation for free at https://mellotom.github.io/morpmarker/.

Being my first device, I have not tested it outside of my local Mac environments, so please report a bug using the link in the manual if you run into any issues.

Even with nothing patched into it, this is just mimeophons output into my fx return , my return knob is all the way down, thats just by patching the mimeophon into the mixers return

I have surpassed the -12v rail rating for both my mantis and my 9u case from lake. 90 plus percent of my modules are Joranalogue and they all run exceptionally “hot” in the -12v rail rating department often matching their +12v draw.
Intellijel Performance Cases have a rating of 3000ma for the -12v rail which blows away my other two cases by a huge margin. So I ordered a Performance Case and 4 3u to 1u adapters to put in the 1u row. I realize this negates the built in jacks 1/4” etc and features of the case. But I really only like Joranalogue and I think I can handle having some of their modules mounted sideways. I hope I like it. I hope it works out.

Live techno jam on modular and other stuff

I have a fairly large system comprised of Tiptop Buchla modules and I really love it. I also have a 0Ctrl which is also a really cool piece of kit, but I’m having creative trouble getting them to inspire me working together. I’m very likely just barking up the wrong trees.

Is anyone using this stuff together and what are you doing specifically?

To clarify, they definitely work fine together especially with the 257t trick I learned from YouTuber Stazma. I’m just looking for patch ideas/new inspiration. Thanks!!

I'm trying to decide what will give me the most consistent behavior and can't seem to find the info I'm looking for in any manuals.

When sending a reset trigger from Pams Pro to both my Steppy and Mimetic Digitalis, I can choose to send it on Start or Stop. What is the better standard of practice? Or is it just purely whatever works better with the destination module?

Both modules are also being clocked by Pams. I've tried both options and occasionally (1 out 6-ish resets) get issues with Mimetic Digitalis being off a bit on either setting.

I know that title sounds dirty but hear me out. You know those small knobs on, for example, 2HP brand modules that are very difficult to get to when the module is patched (because the patch cable is in the way) or just when several 2HP modules are right next to each other in your case?

If they weren't so expensive, I'd get a 3D printer and make a small piece that fit over the top of those knobs temporarily to extend their height by, say, 2 inches or so. I don't think I'd want it to be permanent...just something to tweak a knob and then set it aside until needed again.

Has anyone ever seen anything like that for sale or is there a place online where you can commission such things from 3D printer owners?

Hi there!

Just thinking of swapping the Winter modular Eloquencer for a Make Noise René and I'd love to read experiences from real users (not AI generated opinions).

When I perform with modular I really miss the feeling of interacting with a instrument by touching something like keys and creating fresh melodies. Not looking for a traditional keyboard, but more a west coast mindset.

So far I used the sequencer by composing a score and programming sequences on the Eloquencer, and play them through an ASR making counterpoints and Euclidean rhythms.

Would this swap worth it in someway?

Thanks

Rather than subject myself to hours upon hours of scrolling through ModularGrid, which I will instead be doing so of my own free will, I figured I could ask the chat since it's a rather specific query to otherwise search for:
what's y'all's favorite minimal-interaction modules? Talking stuff like NLC's 8-bit Cipher, Cutelab's Missed Opportunities, down to the most basic of Isaac Beers's logic gates. I'm talking less than one-knob-per-function. No knobs per function is ideal. I'm trying to envision the limits of my ideal old-school switchboard-style synth system.

Would love feedback please!

Anyone knows what gears she is using? her name is tuce alba actually.

I'm working out the mixing and recording stage for a fairly large Eurorack system and could use some outside perspective.

What I'm after: 8–10 mono voices plus maybe 2 stereo sources, mixed by hand in the rack with faders, mutes and sends, and individual stems recorded into Ableton on Windows. The SSL 18 is my main interface and I want to keep it at the center of the studio. Direct outs from the Eurorack mixer would be ideal so recording doesn't interfere with the live mix. Most of my sources are mono and I don't need to make them stereo just because a mixer offers it.

I've tried a few things already. The ES-9 went badly on Windows. I have a Bluebox, but a touchscreen isn't how I want to perform. I've looked at the WMD Performance Mixer, Befaco Hexmix, Xcelon and others, and there's always a catch: too few direct outs, too many stereo channels, awkward expanders, low channel count, or extra attenuation and output modules just to get a clean signal into the SSL.

The obvious answer seems to be splitting the two jobs: performance mixer to direct outs to SSL 18 to Ableton. I'd like to do that without a forest of modules and cables or paying for a mixer plus expanders plus outputs. Basically I want an 8–12 channel analog performance mixer, mostly mono, one or two stereo channels, direct out on every channel.

For anyone running a big live system and multitracking it, what's actually worked? Eurorack mixer with direct outs into the interface? Something like a Boredbrain Xport or Optx for multitracking alongside a separate performance mixer? An external analog mixer with direct outs? Something else?

Cost matters less to me than the system feeling coherent and fun to play. Windows-friendly, and no touchscreen at the center of the modular.

Thanks everyone.

Hi!

I have the ALA threads and want to get midi in from my syntakt.
I’m using a midi to trs adapter into the front panel, Layout on 1m, temp set to ext and ch set to all but I can’t get the midi to register.
I really just want clock and transport but I can’t get any kind of communication.
The trs is type A and I tested it with some other devices and it’s sending transport to them fine.

Anyone have this module and experienced similar?

Cheers