{"id":1458,"date":"2021-08-08T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2022-09-22T11:51:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T11:51:30","slug":"how-does-modular-synthesis-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/how-does-modular-synthesis-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Define Synthesis: How Does Modular Synthesis Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does a Modular Synth Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay homies, it&#8217;s modular talk! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before, we&#8217;ve covered <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-fm-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FM synthesis<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-additive-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additive<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/define-synthesis-how-does-subtractive-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subtractive<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=1447&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AM synthesis<\/a><\/strong>, and others that you can find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/?s=Define+Synthesis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modular synthesis<\/strong> operates in the same way that these techniques do, but rather than having all synth components in one neat place&#8230; envelopes, filters, oscillators and so much more have their <strong>own module unit<\/strong>. Essentially, each module is a <strong>building block for something bigger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want interesting soundscapes that can be achieved by modular synthesis but don&#8217;t want to spend the time to make them, then we advise taking a dive into the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mixxed<\/a><\/strong> content library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Define Synthesis Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-sound-design-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do Synthesizers Work?<\/a><\/strong>  <br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/define-synthesis-how-does-subtractive-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Subtractive Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-additive-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Additive Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-fm-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does FM Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-wavetable-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Wavetable Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-vector-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Vector Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-am-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does AM Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-modular-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Modular Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-granular-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Granular Synthesis?&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-sample-based-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Sample Based Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/define-synthesis-how-does-spectral-synthesis-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Does Spectral Synthesis Work?<\/a><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/define-synthesis-how-do-vocoders-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do Vocoders Work?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Modular Synth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modular synthesizers are made up of <strong>individual components<\/strong>, known as <strong>modules<\/strong>, that each serves a different purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modular Synthesis Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All modules can be connected together by <strong>patch cables<\/strong>. When multiple modules are connected together, they become a <strong>patch<\/strong>. Some connections will sound good together and some won&#8217;t, which is why modular synthesis is so fun to experiment with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important distinction between <strong>analogue <\/strong>&amp; <strong>digital <\/strong>modules is that analogue modules are controlled by <strong>control voltages<\/strong> (CV). Module outputs include <strong>audio signals<\/strong>, <strong>control voltages<\/strong>, or <strong>digital signals<\/strong> for metrics like time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common modules are ones you&#8217;d find in your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/how-does-sound-design-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">softsynth<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; things like <strong>LFOs<\/strong>, <strong>oscillators<\/strong>, <strong>envelopes<\/strong>, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there are <strong>VCO <\/strong>modules that generate sound (<strong>voltage controlled oscillators<\/strong>), modules for morphing sounds such as <strong>VCF <\/strong>(<strong>voltage controlled filters<\/strong>), and modules for changing sound behaviour over time like <strong>VCAs <\/strong>(<strong>voltage controlled amplifiers<\/strong>), otherwise known as <strong>EG <\/strong>(<strong>envelope generators<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since envelopes can be used, they follow the same <strong>ASDR principle<\/strong> of any other synth method we&#8217;ve discussed before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the plot twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many modules that are dedicated to special tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modular Units <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Behringer-System-100-112-Dual-VCO\/3B5J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behringer System 100 112 Dual VCO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Behringer-OSC-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1474 lazyload\" width=\"264\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Behringer-OSC-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Behringer-OSC-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Behringer-OSC-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Behringer-OSC.jpg 813w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Source: Gear4Music<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A versatile <strong>Eurorack<\/strong> module that features 2 oscillators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Behringer System 100 112 Dual VCO<\/strong> is a strong example of a compact module that is the perfect foundation for sound design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each oscillator has pitch and range control, while also housing two audio outputs and three CV inputs. Honestly, the possibilities are endless with this technique of sound design. Expensive, but worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basslines? Pads? Atmosphere? Get yourself some external FX modules and you&#8217;re onto a winner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makenoisemusic.com\/modules\/morphagene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morphagne by Make Noise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Morphagne-by-Make-Noise-844x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1475 lazyload\" width=\"287\" height=\"348\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Morphagne-by-Make-Noise-844x1024.jpg 844w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Morphagne-by-Make-Noise-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Morphagne-by-Make-Noise-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Morphagne-by-Make-Noise.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Source: Make Noise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EGkYX0A6Odo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morphagene<\/strong><\/a> is a very interesting module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use this whippersnapper to jumble recorded audio and jumble it until your heart is content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manipulate playback speed and direction, granularize, layer or stagger sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t want to turn this into a product review, we just wanted to show you that the sky is not the limit with modular synthesis &#8211; the only limit is how far you can push your sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modular Synthesis Explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said, <strong>analogue modules<\/strong>&nbsp;are operated by<strong> control voltage<\/strong>. If you connected a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/the_sssnake_sk369m09_patchkabel.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><strong>patch cable<\/strong> to the <strong>CV output <\/strong>of a keyboard or sequencer to the <strong>CV input<\/strong> of <strong>VCO<\/strong> (<strong>oscillator<\/strong>), the&nbsp;control voltage <strong>fluctuates<\/strong> when&nbsp;keys&nbsp;are&nbsp;pressed. This enables&nbsp;the receiving VCO to change the&nbsp;<strong>pitch<\/strong> simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same would be done by the&nbsp;sequencer,&nbsp;which controls the <strong>VCO<\/strong> with <strong>predetermined&nbsp;rhythmic patterns<\/strong>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/gb\/the_sssnake_sk369m09_patchkabel.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-388950\">There are two types of control voltages that act a little differently, though. These are called  &#8220;<strong>gate<\/strong>&#8221; &amp; &#8220;<strong>trigger<\/strong>&#8221; voltages. These control voltages are used to <strong>switch certain events<\/strong>, rather than <strong>result in continuous parameter changes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>gate signal<\/strong> manipulates the time duration of an event. For example, the&nbsp;length of time you press a key&nbsp;on your keyboard will&nbsp;switch a certain parameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>trigger signal<\/strong> always has the same duration and only triggers an event once, but it doesn&#8217;t affect the course of the event. Referred to as&nbsp;\u2018<strong>triggering<\/strong>\u2019, a trigger signal is used to&nbsp;begin or terminate a CV connected module signal such as a sequencer. The affected module will simply start and stop based on this trigger signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mixxed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479 lazyload\" width=\"798\" height=\"448\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/create.routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Modular-Synth-Ableton-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto\" \/><figcaption>Modular Synth &amp; Ableton, Source: Pocketmags<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Eurorack Modules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the technical bits are covered. But aren&#8217;t you wondering how the <strong>different modules come together<\/strong>? What if you buy two modules that don&#8217;t fit into your rack?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, don&#8217;t you worry. <strong>Dieter Doepfer<\/strong> has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1990&#8217;s, <strong>Doepfer<\/strong> created <strong>Eurorack<\/strong> as a kind of <strong>regulation<\/strong> for modules. The idea was to ensure consumers could be confident that their modules, racks and cases would <strong>fit together in their rack<\/strong> if they bought from different manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules with the Eurorack label on the tin all share the exact same height of <strong>128.5mm\/5.06\u2033<\/strong>, but do have varying widths. The widths didn&#8217;t go unnoticed, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<strong>HP<\/strong>,\u201d which stands for <strong>Horizontal Pitch<\/strong>, is the unit of measurement for module width. <strong>1HP<\/strong> = <strong>5.08mm<\/strong>\/<strong>0.2&#8243;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it does go a little deeper!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>module mounting method<\/strong> is the same for all modules, as well as the method for <strong>power distribution<\/strong> to individual units through a <strong>standardized ribbon cable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.5mm tip\/sleeve (TS)<\/strong> patch cables are used for <strong>audio, control, and synchronization connections<\/strong>, and <strong>parameter control via control voltages was made universal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Does a Modular Synth Work? Okay homies, it&#8217;s modular talk! 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