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Horizontal and vertical cabinet versions

Introduction

The MMM Phoenix series modular synthesizer incorporates true-analog modules housed in a “grab and go” modular format.

Each cabinet contains space for 12 modules fed by an external power supply, providing for a truly portable, 12 module, analog modular system.

As your budget and needs grow, the system has been designed to interlock with additional systems, horizontally and vertically, for virtually infinite system expansion.

When you’re ready to go, each pair of cabinets latch face-to face into a compact, protective enclosure measuring 11-3/8” (28.89cm) W X 15” (38.1cm) H X 7” (17.78cm) D. Roughly, the size of 6 packages of printer paper stacked 3 high, side by side.

Each system with a MIDI module responds to one of 16 MIDI channels if so desired. Grow your system into a larger system with more creative power available than is available in a larger format system of the same size. When it’s time to go, the entire system breaks down easily into independent, easy to transport cases.

MMM Cabinets

Every system starts with a cabinet. There are two cabinet styles available; a vertical and a horizontal enclosure.

Each measures 11.5” (29.21cm) W X 15” (38.1cm) H X 3.5” (8.89cm) D.

The standard cabinet is constructed with maple, but other woods are available on request.

Each cabinet includes:

Drilled and tapped 13 Ga steel mounting frame with 12 module capacity (or blanks)

Rubber feet

Vertical interlocking hardware (for vertical stacking)

Power entry

Power distribution network

Power supply.

Hinge sets are sold separately because this is what determines whether each cabinet is an 'A' cabinet or a 'B' cabinet (if you have one of each they will latch together side-by-side or face-to-face.)

• Vertical Cabinet
• Horizontal Cabinet
• Hinge Set A
• Hinge Set B
• Module Mounting Screws

Note: Custom configurations are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

MMM Modules

Once you've picked out your cabinets and figured out how you want them to go together it's time to choose your modules.

The modules conform to the electrical audio and CV standards of most of the currently available systems and can be interfaced with other manufacturers systems.

MIDI, Power control:

• PE/MIDI-SR1 MIDI - Power Control
• PE1 Aux Power Control

Sources:

• OV1-J Voltage Controlled Oscillator - Jack Version
• OV1-S Voltage Controlled Oscillator - Switch Version
• NS1 Noise (White, pink and slow random generation)

CV generation:

• LF1 Dual Low Frequency Oscillator
• VLF1 Voltage Controlled Dual Low Frequency Oscillator
• SH1 Sample and Hold (plus-Track and Hold)
• EG1 Envelope Generator (ADSR with repeat)
• AD1 QuAD /ASR Envelope Generator
• UT1 Utility 1 (Manual gate, auto clock and divider)

Signal modifiers:

• FV1 Voltage Controlled Filter
• AV1 Voltage Controlled Amplifier (plus-morphing Ring Modulation)
• QVCA1Quad Voltage Controlled Amplifier
• GD1 4x Gate Delay
• LP1 Glide (portamento, lag processor)
• AF1 Amplitude Follower (Envelope Follower)

Mixing/ routing:

• MX1 4x Mixer (with manual on/off)
• VCM1 Voltage Controlled Mixer (mixed, quad VCA with normal and inverted out)
• BF1 4x 1x2 Buffer (Buffered multiple)

Blank and bare panels: (For filling unused future module spaces)

• Blank Logo Panel
• Bare Panel (make your own layout and graphics)

In the works... (upcoming modules)

• HC1 HandiCon (Control voltage processor)
• QT1 Quantizer
• SQ1 Sequencer

DIY

Or, FIY: Finish It Yourself

See a module you like but wish it was in a different format?

Like making stuff?

Now you can get assembled/ tested module boards separately and incorporate them into any format you want.

For more information check out the DIYcisions DIYcisions page.