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Noob guide

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 12:29 am
by Allonsy
Hi guys,
I am new here, just studying learning modular synthesizers. Can you give me some suggestions and study materials about modular synthesizers?
Thanks a lot.

Re: Noob guide

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 7:55 am
by utdgrant
This series from Sound On Sound magazine is a fantastic overview. Suitable for total beginners, but also very comprehensive.

Synth Secrets (SoS Magazine)

Re: Noob guide

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 7:56 am
by Allonsy
utdgrant wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 7:55 am This series from Sound On Sound magazine is a fantastic overview. Suitable for total beginners, but also very comprehensive.

Synth Secrets (SoS Magazine)
Great tutorial! Thank you!

Re: Noob guide

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2022 6:04 pm
by Amine_Belkhouche
Hey Allonsy,

So I have bookmarked several resources you could use to get started:

The following resource has a free course, Basics Concepts of Synthesis:
https://learningmodular.com/

There is also a book that complements the course, it really helps broaden your perspective by looking at the history and context of modular:
https://bjooks.com/products/patch-tweak ... -synthesis

They have a nice patch editor that would help you study and break down patches:
http://editor.patchandtweak.com

The Cherry Audio YouTube channel has plenty of things to get you started, I recommend spending dedicated time on that. Create playlists based on the tutorials and work away:
https://www.youtube.com/c/CherryAudiovst

There are also a few magazine issues from magazines such as Computer Music, Electronic Musician, Future Music, and Music Tech that could also widen your perspective. A Google search will help you find what you're looking for in terms of the specific issues. Key terms: modular.

Lastly, I would take simple patches and study them. Break them down, take notes, and try to recreate them from memory. Commit the simple steps to memory. You'll find a few core archetypes emerging from this process. You could save these as cabinets/presets to help build your library.

In terms of self-study, this would help you on your way. You could always find a teacher/mentor as well but I am assuming this is an autodidact project.