Why and how to fit rack ears to mount a synth in 19" rack
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2021
- Short video demonstration on fitting rack ears to a synth, in this demo to a 70hp Behringer Model D to mount it in a 19 inch rack system.
The Model D is already fitted in a complete eurorack case / skiff but I prefer to use 19 inch racks for my gear.
I've already racked most of my 90hp synthesisers.
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That's so funny, just last night I had to open up my circuit bent TR-505 to tighten some inputs. The idea of doing it was way more stressful than the actual act of the repairs.
It's always daunting the first time you unscrew anything lol
I've got a Crave in pieces at the moment ready to solder a new output once I've drilled through the case!
Awesome matey! Supercool 😎✌️🙏
Cheers Foxy, always appreciate your comments mate, means a lot!!
This is just one of those uploads that will sit around forever and hopefully be of some use to someone one day!! Lol
@@krsTBedfordStudios hey matey! I’m thinking of getting a Rack so it’s dandy video for me! ✌️👍⭐️🙏
@@FoxyNirvana rack everything!! Lol Honestly, it's like getting rid of gear to clean out the studio but without getting rid of anything 😅🙃😂🤣
@@krsTBedfordStudios 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I was surprised that the wooden cheeks didn't have to come off.
Wonder if same for neutron?? Oh no forget that. ....NO MODULAR my bank manager says until I have hour set....
So was I... I think it would look better if they did tbh..?! I have issues with wood end cheeks, I think they're just pointless lol
@@krsTBedfordStudios I think the wood end cheeks are there to look pretty.
@@SyncdAlien they're a throwback to "organs" lol like measuring the pitch on a synth in feet..! I think it's time to move on and stop cutting down trees just to put random brown stuff on the end of nice shiny black gear... lol
me too,,i thought the same thing....haha....awesome Vid....i have yet to get a model "D" in the near future...just space is the problem for me....
Quite a good idea to save desk space, but how does the power supply fit in this configuration? Can I use a 6U 19" rack and still access or at least fit in the Power supply of both units?
this is pretty cool how do you got this great idea?looks amazing!
Hey you!! We're all waiting you know... isn't it time for your latest work yet?! 😉❤
Hey man how do you like the MC-707...I'm looking for a groovebox that can replace my Maschine Studio (dawless).
You won't regret it...
I totally love the MC-707, mine goes everywhere with me... I could replace 80% of my entire studio with just the 707, it's so versatile!
@@krsTBedfordStudios That sounds incredible. I am really in sort of limbo phase of making a decision on what to purchase for my needs. I'm used to doing most of my work on the Maschine Studio along with the software, but am sort of trying to go more of the dawless route...or at least most of the song work dawless. I'd like something that I can generate great ideas with on the fly, but also use it for serious production if needed...if I have to render out the individual tracks to polish/mix/master in DAW, that's fine--but, I've seen the 707 go from zero to fully produced track on it's own.
I've looked into Polyend Tracker...Teenage Engineering Op-1...Novation Circuit...the Roland MV-1 versalab...Squarp Hapax or Squarp Pyramid...and Pioneer Toraiz. There's just so many to choose from. To be 100% honest, my budget is really better suited for the 300-600$ range at most. I'm not sure if any of the other Roland products are capable of doing what the 707 does, though. I'm also primarily interested in being able to control hardware synths like you have...both midi and CV would be nice.
@@fluorophoremusic3679 there's always the Digitakt route too... but for me the 707 is my box of choice every time...
And agreed, it can make entire tracks with full production quality. I'm a big fan of Roland's products generally, and there's a good reason that they remain so popular!
The Zencore engines in the 707 are mind-blowing too, combined with the legendary Roland fx and its just unbeatable in my mind!
I made a 4 space rack to house my pro 1 and virtualizer 3d, the power jack stics up and hits the inside of the top of the rack...are you using the eurorack plug for power? Or did you do something to keep it out of the way. Im not trying to go euro rack full on synth wall, just the pro 1 and the effects so i can do basic recording with it...sorry im a newb...
Hey Zenghost, how have you made the rack? I've not had this as a problem as my racks are either open topped or the Behringer synths have had another synth on top so the shape of the chassis allows access to the power jack/switch and midi dip switches... the only issue I found was that the Model D main out gets in the way of some of the rear patch points above it... are you able to modify your rack at all???
@@krsTBedfordStudios the rack itself is 4 pieces of 3/4 inch plywood 2 on the sides and and 2 on the top and bottom. Imagine an upward angled table top model open in the front and back. I think after looking at it if i move the bottom cross piece of plywood down i can mount the synth underneath the effects module by skipping a rack mount hole and letting it hang down a bit lower...all operator error, on my part i should have waited to build the rack until i had the synth...or if i can find a 90 degree angle plug jack it would work as well as is. Going to see about the new plug jack first might be the easiest fix...still need to order rack ears so ill have to wait anyway...
@@mikedegrazia angled Jack's would be great, then you can still max out on your rack space...! I have a couple of angled leads and they're just super handy, audio too...
I might have been tempted to try and use the Virtualizer as the base with the rack just coming up open on either side to see how that worked too..?! I'm kinda minimal/lazy like that lol
@@krsTBedfordStudios i originally did that and i might still, might also cut a access hole on the top so i can get to the power and plugs. Idk... maybe ill try to find a way to mount my moog werkstat up there too...lol..necessity is the mother of invention.
@@mikedegrazia did the rack strip feel sturdy enough like that? I have a 3U 2kw Kam amp which weighs a bomb, I've been tempted to try and use it as a base for bare strip lots!
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Thank you..!!
I just got a 19" tray to hold my beatstep pro. custom fitting rack ears would have cost me 55 €, this way I saved 36 €.
The ears for the Model D are a single huge waste of rackspace xD
That's a great way to rack a BSP, nice one...!
Oh mate, don't... I was on the verge of selling it when I thought I'd struggle to buy a three vco module on its own for that price lol
Im sorry spent whole of this video...not worrying about racks...but spying mc 707 n having pure gear lust😂😂...great informative vid P still no f..in nitifications but fb working...keep it up star 💗🙌🙌 mmm do lust over rack of few simular products...but that mc 707...more? What you say if I already got force worth it...ahhhh stupud question really...we like it all like kids in sweet shop...great days eh💗💗🙌🍻
Yeah it's always gonna be worth it!! You know it's gonna happen, I know its gonna happen, just stop putting it off Lisa...! 🤣🤣🤣❤
@@krsTBedfordStudios 😂😂😂 thanks....I think??😂🙌
You can come and redesign my set up, if you want!
I'd be sucking eggs on this one I think Andy..!! How's it going? You were having a move around too weren't you? Have you got it all back up and running??
@@krsTBedfordStudios Believe me, you wouldn't! I am utterly hopeless at "seeing things in place" (spacial awareness I suppose) - it's always been difficul;t for me to visulise how something will look or whether it'll even fit. It;s all trial and error! Not started the "redeign" yet but I'm planning it as best I can - so far I have decided I need a table for things to go on...amazing, huh?
@@AndyVonal roared!! Remind me to never get in a car when you're driving Brooksy!! 😏🤣
However big you think a table you're gonna need, just double it... and then buy two!!
@@krsTBedfordStudios My driving is fine - honest! It's not that kind of "awareness". I jjust can't tell whether these curtains will look ok, or whether this angle is right or not... Do you get me? I'm probably talking rubbish.... And yet I'm a fairly good chess player and can see positions on a board 5,6,7 moves ahead... wierd innit? I can work out checkmate in 5 moves but can;t choose a cushion!
@@AndyVonal yeah I get you..! I always work out several moves ahead, my ex used to call it "cheating"..! But would throw her phone at me whenever she was stuck on a level in candy crush (not exactly chess I know!) I share your pain with soft furnishings though mate, my decor is 100% functional rather than anything by design! Apparently some things "clash"..? Who knew???
Nice... built a 12u and 10u case for my racks.... 😉 but they already had the ears..... so I kinda cheated!!😂😂
What rack did you use? That's some beefy U..!!
@@krsTBedfordStudios for my 19'synths... slim Phatty, Prophet08, MKS70,D550,EX5R,Microwave etc...
@@georgemacdonald473 woah...! Thats a seriously good collection!! Lol
@@krsTBedfordStudios I've left out a few...😉😉😉
@@georgemacdonald473 too many to remember or too many to type?!?! 🤣
Please raise the volume of your voice. I can barely hear it.
Hey Dave, thanks for the feedback, it's appreciated! It's often hard to tell through my monitors so I sometimes forget to check the levels visually!