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Which musicians use modular synthesisers?
With modular synthesis gaining in popularity, I’m seeing more and more modular rigs appearing in musician’s setups – even if it’s just something simple like a small 1u skiff (yeah – we all know that it starts with 1u “just to see if I like it” and ends in an entire wall … heh heh).…
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The Difference Between Gates and Triggers
So it might sound stupidly obvious when you say it out loud, but I just discovered that gates and triggers are different! I occasionally see scenarios where a module won’t trigger from a gate-out of my Beatstep Pro, or from a square LFO, until I put that signal through some other module such as the…
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Modular Synthesis Explained
What is Modular Synthesis? Modular synthesis is a way of creating sounds through individual modules (or components), routing your signal path in any number of ways in order to build a unique and customizable syntheszier “patch”. Modules such as oscillators, filters, and envelope generators, are connected to each other using patch cables, allowing for a…
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What are some of the most popular Eurorack manufacturers?
The amazing thing about modular synths is that some of the most recognisable brand names in the space are often run by either a very small team or just invidividuals! Take Mutable Instruments for example; although sadly no longer in business, this awesome module brand was the work of the Émilie Gillet who was responsible…
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What are the most popular Eurorack modules?
The popularity of specific Eurorack modules can of course fluctuate over time as new modules are released and the preferences of modular musicians evolve. However, several modules have gained widespread recognition within the Eurorack community and remain staples of many modular setups. Here are a few examples: Mutable Instruments Plaits The Mutable Instruments Plaits is…