Now I can cable the Sawtooth wave audio outputs of the two VCOs into two audio inputs in the MIXER module, and the MIXER output into the left & right sides (TO DEVICE 1 & 2) of the AUDIO-8 output module (Command-drag to add a second cable to the MIXER’s MIX output) I’ll slightly detune the second VCO Frequency with the FINE tune knob for a little natural chorusing. To eventually play from a MIDI keyboard, you’d select it in the MIDI-CV module. In the AUDIO-8 module, you have to select your audio output or interface.
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To get sound, there’s a little software setup required before we can get back to the simulated hardware patching. For a richer sound, I’ll add that second VCO by right-clicking in the space and selecting another VCO-1 module from the collection of emulated Doepfer modules on tap. For this run-through I’ll remove any unnecessary modules-the SCOPE-and move the MIXER over next to the sound source, VCO-1 (Voltage- Controlled Oscillator 1), leaving space for a second VCO. Once the VCV Rack application is installed, opening a New file calls up a simple patch-to get to a point where you can start from scratch you just Clear Cables from the Edit menu.
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It’s a little bit of a CPU hog, but it should be fine on most modern computers.įor this article I’m going to use VCV Rack to go through the creation of a classic resonant synth bass patch from scratch, assembling and wiring all the modules together just as a hardware synth user would have to do. Called simply Rack, it’s available as a free standalone application for both Mac & PC, and it’s the perfect tool for learning the ins & outs of modular synthesis while conveniently staying inside the box. There’s even a free emulation of a Doepfer modular synth rack from VCV. versions of today’s Eurorack modulars-Softube’s Modular is a virtual version of a Eurorack with various Doepfer modules.
Besides the Arturia classic emulations mentioned above, other companies offer V.I. While not everyone has access to a hardware modular synth, virtual modulars are available for those who want to explore the connectivity and creative possibilities of modular synthesis. At the same time, virtual emulations of classic modular designs-like the Moog Modular and ARP 2600 semi-modular V.I.s from Arturia, among others-brought modular synthesis into the box as well.
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