Synthetic Wilderness: Recreating Nature sounds
Learn how to recreate natural textures like wind, rain, and birdsong on your modular synth.
Waveforms 101: An Intro to Squiggly Lines
Explore the structures of triangle, square, and sawtooth waveforms. Learn how frequency and amplitude can impact timbre.
Modular Music: It Doesn’t Exist, and That’s Okay
Think modular music is just bleeps and bloops? Think again. Learn why modular synths are misunderstood and how they transcend genre.
4 Weeks of Prep, and my Live Show Still Fell Apart
Live show prep requires dedication, but surprises are inevitable. Here’s what I’ve learned along the way.
Befaco Crush Delay: A Broken Bucket of Frogs Buried in Dirt
Transform your sounds with the Befaco Crush Delay—a digital delay module with a twist of glitchy chaos. Perfect for adding gritty, experimental textures.
The Modules We Buy vs. The Modules We Love: A Revelation
Discover how a personal revelation changed my approach to buying modular synth modules, and why the Make Noise DPO and Piston Honda MKIII are my favorites.
Sequencers Are Too Easy: Let’s Complicate Things
Create dynamic sequences without a sequencer using clocks, LFOs, and random voltage generators for evolving rhythms and melodies.
After Helene: Asheville’s Flooding and Power Outages
Asheville is recovering from the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, with communities working together to rebuild.
New York Modular Society: Five Fantastic Years
Join us for the New York Modular Society’s 5-Year Anniversary on September 28, 2024, at Culture Lab in Long Island City. Don’t miss out on great music and good vibes!
Master Your GAS: Find Out If That Synth Is Worth It!
Wondering if that new synth is the right fit for your setup? This quick 15-question quiz is designed to help you make the best decision before you pull the trigger.
