Modular synthesis for beginners: learn the basics of oscillators, filters and envelopes
Take your first steps into a new world of sound design
There’s a whole world of modular synthesis out there just waiting to be explored, but if you’re a beginner, navigating it can be difficult.
Fortunately, we’ve got your passport to planet modular right here: three videos from our friends at Thomann that explain the basics of oscillators, filters and envelopes.
So, if you’ve always wanted to embark on a modular journey but have never known where to start, take a look.
Modular explained: oscillators
Modular explained: filters
Modular explained: envelopes
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