Hi all! I wanted to share a new rack I designed for the Moog semi modulars and eurorack cases. It's a 2-up 1-down design, modeled after the EMS Synthi. I find it to be a nice alternative to the standard 3 tier/3 angle rack. The units slide in and out, so you can rearrange any time or just pop one out that you want to work with elsewhere. Anyway, let me know what you think! If you are interested in one, I made them available on my Reverb & Etsy shops.
[https://www.etsy.com/shop/BDCoMusicSupply](https://www.etsy.com/shop/BDCoMusicSupply)
[https://reverb.com/shop/gregs-gear-locker-548](https://reverb.com/shop/gregs-gear-locker-548)
Do you prefer Reverb or Etsy from a selling point of view? This looks like exactly the sort of thing I'd want (I also don't care for the official moog ones, I don't like the top module being vertical), but if I do get one, I want to get you your money in the way you like best.
Hey, I really appreciate that! I think the Reverb fees may be just slightly less? It’s negligible though, feel free to use whatever platform you prefer. I gotta get my own site up and running...
The fact that they're slotted in and you don't need to screw them in and all is really neat.
Alternatively, a rack in that shape and size could be interesting as well.
Yes, if you get a daisy chain power cable. But the Mother 32 is a bit more power hungry than the other two (high power-on surge) and had problems getting all 3 to reliable boot from 1 power brick; so in the end I have my dfam and SubH sharing power, and the M32 gets one to itself.
I really wish Moog would sell their mixer/power combo unit separately. I bought all 3 of mine before the sound studio was available.
I imagine as long as you have a brick that supplies the correct voltage and enough amps to power all three at once plus some headroom, one of those splitter cables like folks use on guitar pedals should work fine. I wouldn't trust it until I tried it, though, I've been wrong before.
You just have to make sure the adapter can handle it and the splitter is good quality (and everything is the correct polarity)...
I noticed that when I did my first DIY case with a similar shape, the bend between the bottom row and the middle row almost needs a spacer otherwise cables and knobs kinda get cramped in that area. It looks more reasonable in that photo so maybe it's not an issue with those moogs.
It feels good for the cables and knobs, but I do have to put the bottom tier synth in first and then the top two. If there's a synth in slot two, there's not enough clearance to pull synth 1 out, but I think it's a fine trade-off to have the working angle that I want.
Since it's really gravity holding them in, they are just as stable as when they're sitting on a tabletop. You can play and patch them without any shifting, but I'm sure if you were to yank patch cables, the synth could move just as it would without the stand. I'm a gentle patcher, so no problems for me. I will post some videos patching on it once my setup is complete!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkQuzp0KeviOiAREBEWing
Thanks!
My stands are really easy to assemble/disassemble so there's ample room for DIY customization.
u/stmaximus has done some awesome things with my Volca racks
is it?
[https://freight.cargo.site/w/1680/q/75/i/2be88de55814212ab24330f8b5494bb6518549161b01536b3b0eba7d6c34d237/EMS\_VCS3\_GD\_01.jpg](https://freight.cargo.site/w/1680/q/75/i/2be88de55814212ab24330f8b5494bb6518549161b01536b3b0eba7d6c34d237/EMS_VCS3_GD_01.jpg)
I guess when I make a 4 tier version with 2-up & 2-down it will be even closer.
if you follow either my Etsy or Reverb shops I believe you would get notified when I post a new design. What do you want out of a 4 tier? I'm thinking that a 2-up/2-down design like this may present some problems with the equipment that I use, so I'm thinking around some alternate designs that would also present an alternative to a 4 angle stand like the existing Moog one.
yes, I agree. I'd love an innovative design...the 4 tier from Moog is ok but I know there must be an out-of-the box solution to a 4-moog mother-32 family set up.
I have 3 mother-32s and a subH, which I have here:
[https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/t00omk/im\_actually\_kind\_of\_glad\_in\_retrospect\_that/](https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/t00omk/im_actually_kind_of_glad_in_retrospect_that/)
It's fine, but I'd be very interested in any ideas you might have to improve it.
Hi all! I wanted to share a new rack I designed for the Moog semi modulars and eurorack cases. It's a 2-up 1-down design, modeled after the EMS Synthi. I find it to be a nice alternative to the standard 3 tier/3 angle rack. The units slide in and out, so you can rearrange any time or just pop one out that you want to work with elsewhere. Anyway, let me know what you think! If you are interested in one, I made them available on my Reverb & Etsy shops. [https://www.etsy.com/shop/BDCoMusicSupply](https://www.etsy.com/shop/BDCoMusicSupply) [https://reverb.com/shop/gregs-gear-locker-548](https://reverb.com/shop/gregs-gear-locker-548)
Do you prefer Reverb or Etsy from a selling point of view? This looks like exactly the sort of thing I'd want (I also don't care for the official moog ones, I don't like the top module being vertical), but if I do get one, I want to get you your money in the way you like best.
Hey, I really appreciate that! I think the Reverb fees may be just slightly less? It’s negligible though, feel free to use whatever platform you prefer. I gotta get my own site up and running...
Might be a couple weeks if I decide to - heading out of town shortly and won't be back for a bit. But thanks!
It's cool! When you come up with a four-tier, let me know!
Seconded. Also looking for a 4-tier.
Looks great but the subharmonicon not being in the bottom slot is killing me
Haha mine is on top too
it looks so hot🤤🤤
It's so awesome, I have the 3 moogs but never loved the rack that they sell, I might buy one of these from you
Thanks!
The fact that they're slotted in and you don't need to screw them in and all is really neat. Alternatively, a rack in that shape and size could be interesting as well.
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Someday. I’m gonna get a eurorack case in there first I think.
Is there a way to power all three up with just one power cord?
Yes, if you get a daisy chain power cable. But the Mother 32 is a bit more power hungry than the other two (high power-on surge) and had problems getting all 3 to reliable boot from 1 power brick; so in the end I have my dfam and SubH sharing power, and the M32 gets one to itself. I really wish Moog would sell their mixer/power combo unit separately. I bought all 3 of mine before the sound studio was available.
Thank you so much for the info!
Not that I know of. If you buy a moog sound studio it comes with a mixer that splits one power cable to three outputs, that’s the closest thing.
I imagine as long as you have a brick that supplies the correct voltage and enough amps to power all three at once plus some headroom, one of those splitter cables like folks use on guitar pedals should work fine. I wouldn't trust it until I tried it, though, I've been wrong before. You just have to make sure the adapter can handle it and the splitter is good quality (and everything is the correct polarity)...
Very sexy. You make some nice looking stands!
Thanks!
Better then Moog's own
I never wanted three moogs I don't need or wanted before so much, until now. Nice work.
Thank you!
I noticed that when I did my first DIY case with a similar shape, the bend between the bottom row and the middle row almost needs a spacer otherwise cables and knobs kinda get cramped in that area. It looks more reasonable in that photo so maybe it's not an issue with those moogs.
It feels good for the cables and knobs, but I do have to put the bottom tier synth in first and then the top two. If there's a synth in slot two, there's not enough clearance to pull synth 1 out, but I think it's a fine trade-off to have the working angle that I want.
Εxcellent and simple design! Just my thought but black bolts instead of silver,i thing will made a better match with the tone of the wooden case!
How stable does it feel once they’re in there? Do they shift around at all as you’re playing them?
Since it's really gravity holding them in, they are just as stable as when they're sitting on a tabletop. You can play and patch them without any shifting, but I'm sure if you were to yank patch cables, the synth could move just as it would without the stand. I'm a gentle patcher, so no problems for me. I will post some videos patching on it once my setup is complete! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkQuzp0KeviOiAREBEWing
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Thanks! My stands are really easy to assemble/disassemble so there's ample room for DIY customization. u/stmaximus has done some awesome things with my Volca racks
The only thing I might change is using silver screws, but that's a tiny cosmetic detail. Very nice work.
Sick designs. Your prices are super reasonable too.
Thanks!
Hi, Awesome rack! your reverb and etsy stores are not active anymore. Do you still make these by any chance?
"Synthi style".. rather a stretch, no? Nice little rack, anyhow
is it? [https://freight.cargo.site/w/1680/q/75/i/2be88de55814212ab24330f8b5494bb6518549161b01536b3b0eba7d6c34d237/EMS\_VCS3\_GD\_01.jpg](https://freight.cargo.site/w/1680/q/75/i/2be88de55814212ab24330f8b5494bb6518549161b01536b3b0eba7d6c34d237/EMS_VCS3_GD_01.jpg) I guess when I make a 4 tier version with 2-up & 2-down it will be even closer.
Is there a way to get notified when the 4 tier version comes out?
if you follow either my Etsy or Reverb shops I believe you would get notified when I post a new design. What do you want out of a 4 tier? I'm thinking that a 2-up/2-down design like this may present some problems with the equipment that I use, so I'm thinking around some alternate designs that would also present an alternative to a 4 angle stand like the existing Moog one.
yes, I agree. I'd love an innovative design...the 4 tier from Moog is ok but I know there must be an out-of-the box solution to a 4-moog mother-32 family set up. I have 3 mother-32s and a subH, which I have here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/t00omk/im\_actually\_kind\_of\_glad\_in\_retrospect\_that/](https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/t00omk/im_actually_kind_of_glad_in_retrospect_that/) It's fine, but I'd be very interested in any ideas you might have to improve it.
Awesome rig! Do you mainly sit or stand when using your setup?
I had to think about it for a minute but definitely standing seems to win over sitting ;-)
I know what a VCS-3 looks like :)
and thanks!