Music Thing Modular Beta Tester Application

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I'm looking for people with Eurorack Modular Synths to beta test new modules.

• I'll send a prototype module to you, anywhere in the world. It will probably hand built by me in the shed at the bottom of my garden.
• You'll use it, and let me know what works and what doesn't, what you understand and what is confusing.
• I might ask you to test specific things, which might be boring.
• Afterwards, you can keep the module or give it to a friend (Please do not sell it, because it might not be perfect).

If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the form below to tell me as much as you can about you and your modular.

I'm only looking for a handful of people to test each module. I will be looking for variety; huge modulars, tiny modulars. People with years of experience, people who bought their first two modules last week. People who make super-precise melodic music, people who make noise.

NB: This is not a marketing exercise — I'm not interested in how many Instagram followers you have!

There is no fixed schedule for this - I'm collecting names now, and I might not send anything out for six months. If something looks suitable for you, I'll get in touch by email to check you're still interested, get your postal address and let you know something is on the way. Please don't email me to ask if you've been picked.

Thank you,

Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular

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Name:

Where in the world are you?

Just your city/region/country.

How long have you owned a Eurorack modular?

Less than a month

1-6 months

6-12 months

1-2 years

2-5 years

More than 5 years

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How much Eurorack do you have?

Roughly how many modules - or rows, however you want to count it. Let me know if you have more than one case. I don't need too much detail - just a rough idea.

Which power supplies do you have?

Please let me know what power supplies you have - again, I don't need too much detail - "4ms Row Power in the lunchbox and Intellijel in the big case" would be fine.

How would you describe your patching style?

Precise: I know what I'm trying to achieve and patch deliberately towards a goal.

Experimental: I roughly know what everything does, but I don't start with a goal in mind.

Intuitive: I'm not completely sure what everything does, but I patch until I hear something good.

Other:

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How do you normally learn how to use a module?

I read all the documentation from the manufacturer

I watch YouTube videos to understand

I look at the front panel then just start patching

Other:

What is your favourite Eurorack module? What do you like about it?

Tell me one thing that annoys you about one particular piece of music equipment — in as much detail as you like.

Have you built DIY modules in the past?

Yes, many times

Yes, once or twice

No, never

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Which Music Thing modules do you own, if any?

Would you be up for beta testing a DIY kit?

Yes, I'd prefer to build it myself

Yes, but I'd rather have a ready made module

Yes, but I'm quite busy, I'm not sure how quickly I could get it done

No, I'd only like to test ready made modules

Other:

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Do you have any experience of loading or updating firmware onto modules?

Yes

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Which other music gear do you have?

Guitar / Bass

Drums

Other modular formats

Korg Volca

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator

Hardware synth with keyboard

Hardware synth module

Tape recorder

Monome Grid/Norns

Would you like to share any special needs that you think could be relevant — colour blindness, hearing issues, physical or other impairments?

I do not want you to talk about or post pictures of prototype modules on social media. Is that OK?

Yes. I understand. I will not post pictures of prototypes on social media, or talk about them in forums.

No. If you send me a module, I WILL post pictures on social media, and I'll talk about it on forums.

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Can I store your details and contact you in future if I need more information or want to invite you to test a module? *

Yes

Can I pass your details on to other Eurorack manufacturers if they are looking for beta testers?

Yes

Please ask me first before passing on my details

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Is there anything else you'd like to mention or ask?

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