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Stop ignoring band pass filters

Band pass filters cut clutter, add motion, and unlock formant tones. Stop ignoring them, they’re tools for clarity, not throwaway extras.
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Synthetic Wilderness: Recreating Nature sounds

Learn how to recreate natural textures like wind, rain, and birdsong on your modular synth.
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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.
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A Primer on Ring Modulation: From Daleks to X-Wing Pilots

Explore how ring modulation creates rich, inharmonic textures, from bell-like tones to metallic sounds, with patch examples and top module recommendations.

Synthesizing More Acoustic-Sounding Snares

Learn how to craft more acoustic-sounding snares using modular synthesis techniques. Enhance your drum sounds with realistic, organic textures.
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