Thanks for the heads up! I'd certainly recommend it, analogue's pleasantly slightly unpredictable, Eurorack can actually fit on your desk, and modulars are wonderfully versatile. It's a nice combination!
Yeah, I didn't learn anywhere near as much in school as I learnt outside it, by making things (programs, stories, music) and having to work out how to make them along the way (logic, maths, writing conflict, structure, project management, conveying emotions, breaking big tasks into lots of small ones). I still haven't managed to prove that a^2 + b^2 = c^2, but I did manage to work out that it equals the area * 4 + the difference^2. It's always rewarding to work things out for yourself. :)
I've finally worked out the trick with using lots of different devices: do with each what you can't do with the others. Use Thor for haunting, almost choir-like pads. Use the A-100 for 50s and 60s alien sounds and thick basses.
Sure! It may take me a while to get around to it, but I'm happy to take requests. I also demo various modules on one of my SoundCloud accounts, DoggieDogster, if you'd like to hear any of the more exotic Doepfer modules. The BBD's fantastic, for instance. I use Thor all the time too. Its multi-oscillator, noise generator and formant filters are fantastic! Its bandpass filter can also respond to keyboard pitch correctly, which can be useful.
Find your nearest modular shop (eg Thomann in Germany if you're in Europe) and check out their prices. You'll need a case plus a few basic modules (such as a MIDI to CV converter, oscillator, attenuator, filter, and envelope generator as a pretty bare-bones system). One of the nice things about modulars is you don't need to buy everything from your dream system all at once! Though they can get a bit addictive...
To learn more about synthesis, read Gordon Reid's Synth Secrets on the Sound On Sound website. Also learn at least some basic music theory, and remember you can break the rules. There's a good Eurorack community online in a few places, such as Muff Wiggler's.
MrPopinjay Oh, definitely! When working out if something's your passion, spend as little as possible, get some basic tools to start out with and see if you really do enjoy it. If it turns out you love that kind of work, then go the opposite route and get the top of the range equipment that makes doing that work a breeze. You'll also appreciate the difference of how much easier it is. Or, with analogue synths, harder but more fun. :)
Everything you can see, or everything I've talked about in this video? It's much more affordable than the big equivalents were in the 60s! :D Pop over to thomann.de, search for Doepfer, and have a look! You'd need a case, a MIDI to CV converter, an oscillator, an ADSR envelope generator, an attenuator, and a filter. It's affordable, and the more other modules you get, the more versatile it becomes, hence eurorack is affectionately known by its fans as eurocrack.
How much would you say a modular synth like this would cost? Im thinkin of building my own, for more or less detroit techno and chicago deep house production, nothing commercial, just for private production :)
Crystal clear break down of the rudiments of synthesis. If only all guides were so easy to follow.
thank you for this wonderful introduction to the Doepfer! beautiful sounds.
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
thanks for this, cleared up a lot of questions I have had about modular synthesis
Yay, I'm glad I could help!
Great video Zoe. Well explained and you got a lot of information into less than 10 minutes. Good work!
Awesome, thanks for covering some basics in the modular world. I learned a bunch from this.
Thanks for this. I hope you turn it into a series.
Thanks Zoe - very useful demo
Yay, glad I could help!
Thanks for the heads up! I'd certainly recommend it, analogue's pleasantly slightly unpredictable, Eurorack can actually fit on your desk, and modulars are wonderfully versatile. It's a nice combination!
Yeah, I didn't learn anywhere near as much in school as I learnt outside it, by making things (programs, stories, music) and having to work out how to make them along the way (logic, maths, writing conflict, structure, project management, conveying emotions, breaking big tasks into lots of small ones).
I still haven't managed to prove that a^2 + b^2 = c^2, but I did manage to work out that it equals the area * 4 + the difference^2. It's always rewarding to work things out for yourself. :)
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
Slowly, slowly Im learning how to work synths. This helps.
Thanks! Great video. Would love to see more :)
Excellent video, Zoe!
Alright thanks for such a fast feedback, and info. Will say at the store you directed me there ;)
So very helpful. Thank you!
I've finally worked out the trick with using lots of different devices: do with each what you can't do with the others. Use Thor for haunting, almost choir-like pads. Use the A-100 for 50s and 60s alien sounds and thick basses.
Sure! It may take me a while to get around to it, but I'm happy to take requests. I also demo various modules on one of my SoundCloud accounts, DoggieDogster, if you'd like to hear any of the more exotic Doepfer modules. The BBD's fantastic, for instance.
I use Thor all the time too. Its multi-oscillator, noise generator and formant filters are fantastic! Its bandpass filter can also respond to keyboard pitch correctly, which can be useful.
Find your nearest modular shop (eg Thomann in Germany if you're in Europe) and check out their prices. You'll need a case plus a few basic modules (such as a MIDI to CV converter, oscillator, attenuator, filter, and envelope generator as a pretty bare-bones system). One of the nice things about modulars is you don't need to buy everything from your dream system all at once! Though they can get a bit addictive...
Thanks for the video!
Thanks a bunch. You are awesome.
Hi Zoe! I want to start building a eurorack (and it's partly your fault!), where should I go to start learning? :)
To learn more about synthesis, read Gordon Reid's Synth Secrets on the Sound On Sound website. Also learn at least some basic music theory, and remember you can break the rules. There's a good Eurorack community online in a few places, such as Muff Wiggler's.
Cheers! I think I'm going to play with languages like supercollider first, hardware is quite the investment.
MrPopinjay Oh, definitely! When working out if something's your passion, spend as little as possible, get some basic tools to start out with and see if you really do enjoy it. If it turns out you love that kind of work, then go the opposite route and get the top of the range equipment that makes doing that work a breeze. You'll also appreciate the difference of how much easier it is. Or, with analogue synths, harder but more fun. :)
Everything you can see, or everything I've talked about in this video? It's much more affordable than the big equivalents were in the 60s! :D Pop over to thomann.de, search for Doepfer, and have a look! You'd need a case, a MIDI to CV converter, an oscillator, an ADSR envelope generator, an attenuator, and a filter. It's affordable, and the more other modules you get, the more versatile it becomes, hence eurorack is affectionately known by its fans as eurocrack.
How much would you say a modular synth like this would cost? Im thinkin of building my own, for more or less detroit techno and chicago deep house production, nothing commercial, just for private production :)
lol did you cutoff your voice?
IM DYING
OMG-what a distractingly bizarre accent