Three reasons why modular is good for learning synths
This is yosi from Chillout with Beats.
Are you also doing virtual modular missionary activities?I've written only articles related to modularity.
VCV RACK article
Voltage Modular article
I also write a lot of other modular forms.
Some say I like modular, but it's a great way to understand how synths and effects work.
In my opinion,Learning synths in virtual modular is the shortest path to understandingI think it 's.
There are three reasons why virtual modular is the shortest path to learning synths.
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see all the routes connected by the cable
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see the waveform
I will explain one by one.
XNUMX. XNUMX. VCV RACK can be used for free
FirstThe best virtual modular to learn is VCV RACK.
Free to useOn topOperability,VisibilityIs excellent.
Free to use
Most modules are provided free of charge.
It works lightly and has many compatible OSs, and it works standalone, so most people can use it.
System requirements
- OS: MacOS 10.7+, Windows 7+, or Linux (Ubuntu 16.04+, etc)
- CPU: Intel / AMD 2011-bit processor from 64 onwards
- Graphics: Nvidia / AMD graphics card from 2013 onwards.Motherboard integrated type (for example, Intel HD / Iris) is not recommended because it increases the CPU load.
- RAM: 1GB
- Hard disk capacity: 1GB
Excellent operability
I think VCV RACK has the best operability among virtual modulars.
Here are some examples.
Can be scaled smoothly
Ctrl ＋ Easy with mouse wheelScale from 25% to 400%Can be done.
Surprisingly, things that can not be done with other virtual modulars and low magnification magnification do not work like VCV RACK.
Module search function
Module search also works smoothly, so it is easy to use.
You can also search in other categories of character string search.
Value specification and default value
Parameter value specificationIt is also a nice point to be able to do it.
またDouble-click to default valueIt is quite convenient for users to return to.
Flexibility of module movement
It's sober, but it's really convenient.
With Softube's Modular, you realize once again the acceptability of this convenience.
Ctrl You can press other modules by dragging the module while pressing.
(Very convenient !!)
Excellent visibility
The VCV RACK oscilloscope is excellent.
Reaktor Rack and Voltage Modular also have oscilloscopes, but they are harder to use and harder to see than VCV RACK oscilloscopes.
It is really convenient to have two inputs because you can compare the waveforms.
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see all the routes connected by the cable
When learning about synths with synths,I do n’t know what parameters change what.If.
If you turn the knob and there is no change in the sound, you are stuck.
(I was in this state)
In the case of modular, you can see the signal flow because it is connected with a cable.
For example, you can learn the basics of synths from the initial patch of VCV RACK.
As you can see from the figure below, cables are connected to various places.
I will explain one while checking with VCV RACK.
"OUT" of "ADSR" and "FREQ" of "VCF" are connected.
ADSR is applied to the filter, but I am checking how it is applied with an oscilloscope and analyzer.
If you look at the place where the cable is connected like this, you can check what kind of signal is coming out of the module, so you can understand each function firmly.
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see the waveform
For example, if you want to see what the LFO or ADSR waveforms are like, you can easily do it.
In the example below, the ADSR waveform is confirmed.
Since the waveform is quite different depending on the ADSR, understanding will be quicker and deeper if you can see it.
In addition to the oscilloscope, VCV RACK also has a spectrum analyzer that can see the frequency distribution.
Summary of 3 Reasons Why Modular is Good for Learning Synths
Since synths are sounds, you can't understand them unless you can hear them and hear the changes.
"Visualization" is important in understanding things.
If you can visualize it, you can understand subtle changes that you cannot distinguish.
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see all the routes connected by the cable
XNUMX. XNUMX.You can see the waveform
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