May 10, 2025

Superbooth: Where Synth People Finally Feel Normal

Superbooth is the one place where synth nerds feel totally at home—talking gear, patches, and FM without boring anyone.
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Close up of the Frap Tools Sapel with a rainbow overlay
June 18, 2024

Rainbow of Sound: Understanding Colored Noise

Discover the colors of noise and their uses in sound design. Learn how different noise types enhance your modular synth patches with unique textures.
Dark room image of modular synth glowing LEDs
June 11, 2024

Honest & Thorough Eurorack Case Buying Guide

Find the perfect Eurorack case with our honest guide. Learn about sizes, materials, power supplies, and more to protect your precious modules. Happy patching!

Pulses, Gates & Triggers: What’s the Diff?

Demystify pulses, gates, and triggers in modular synthesis. Learn the differences, practical uses, and essential patches to enhance your synth setup.
Close up image of the Make Noise Wogglebug
May 28, 2024

Sample and hold – that R2D2 thing

Unlock the full potential of your synth with the versatile sample and hold module. From R2D2 bleeps to harmonic melodies, discover its endless creative uses.
Doepfer A-130-8 Octal Linear VCA in front of wood with a plant small bit of plant peaking through
May 21, 2024

The Versatile VCA

Discover the versatile uses of VCAs beyond volume control. Learn how they shape sound, manage amplitude, and explore dynamic effects in synth patches.
Image of the Warm Star The Bends with all 4 channels outputs patched directly to their own inputs.
May 14, 2024

Feedback Fundamentals

Discover practical feedback techniques for modular synths, covering safety, basic patches, and advanced applications.
Close up of the frequency knob on the Topobrillo Multifilter
May 7, 2024

Fun with Filters

Exploring uncommon uses for synthesizer filters: learn how to control input levels, maximize FM inputs, and convert LPFs into HPFs.
Featured image graphic of semi-modulars
April 30, 2024

Fast-track into eurorack

Get started with modular synthesis, but beware hidden costs. Eurorack systems require more than just modules, Learn the pitfalls to make an informed decision.
Close up of the SSF Ultra-Random Redux
April 16, 2024

Humanizing sequencer rigidity

Learn how to breathe life into your sequences by incorporating dynamics, transforming static and repetitive patterns into compelling compositions.
Modular synth somewhat showing the use of a matrix mixer for send /eturn routing
April 15, 2024

Build your own send & return

Efficiently route multiple sources to a single effect with these easy setup tips. Learn to merge sound sources, use mixers, and expand your effects chain creatively

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