Hardware Synths & Modular
Hardware synthesizers and modular gear — analog and digital synths, Eurorack and modular, drum machines, samplers and how to connect it all.
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What Are VCO, VCF and VCA?
VCO, VCF and VCA explained in plain English — the three building blocks of subtractive synthesis, what each does, and…
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Modular vs Semi-Modular Synths
Modular vs semi-modular synths explained — how they differ in patching, cost and flexibility, plus which is the smarter first…
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How Much Does Eurorack Cost?
How much does Eurorack cost? An honest look at the variables — cases, modules, power and how systems grow —…
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The Best Eurorack Power Supplies
Picking the best Eurorack power supply — how to budget current per rail, why headroom matters, and what makes for…
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The Best Eurorack Cases
Choosing the best Eurorack cases — how to size HP and rows, what to know about power and portability, and…
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Essential Eurorack Modules
The essential Eurorack modules every modular synth needs — oscillators, filters, VCAs, envelopes, sequencers and the utilities that make it…
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How to Start a Eurorack System
Want to start a Eurorack system? A step-by-step plan for your first modular synth — choosing a case, core modules,…
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Eurorack for Beginners
Eurorack for beginners — a no-jargon starter guide to modular synths: what you need first, how patching works, power basics…
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What Is Eurorack?
What is Eurorack? A clear guide to the modular synth format — module sizes, HP, power, cases and why it…
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What Is a Modular Synth?
What is a modular synth? A plain-English guide to how modular synthesizers work, how patching makes sound, and whether one…