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Learning Subtractive Synthesis
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Exploring Alternate Techniques
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A Modular Performance, Explained
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An excellent introduction for the musician new to modular synthesis, or even wondering what “modular” is all about.
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Instructor:
I fell in love with the sound and possibilities of electronic music at a young age. I took synthesis lessons as a teen in the 1970s, learning on a modular Steiner-Parker Synthasystem. A kit-based PAiA modular was my dorm room companion in college. Soon after I graduated, I got a job at Sequential Circuits, where I contributed to several instruments and created Vector Synthesis. I went on to work for Digidesign, Marion Systems (Tom Oberheim), and was the chief engineer at Roland R&D US.
I’ve always enjoyed sharing what I’ve learned. I taught synthesis at UCLA Extension, was the technical editor for Music Technology and Recording magazines, and wrote a column for Keyboard magazine. I continue today, co-writing Patch & Tweak – the new book on modular synthesis – with Kim Bjørn, and maintaining a Patreon channel for beginning to advanced users. I also regularly play modular music live under the name Alias Zone, plus jam with others.
I also have a lot of experience creating online training. Before I started Learning Modular, I recorded nearly 50 online courses on creating graphics for television and film for lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning). I've brought this experience of how to teach a difficult, technical subject in a patient, step-by-step manner to my modular synthesis courses.
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Hans Karlsson
Packed with information
Love that the lectures are short and concise and so packed with information. Really fun to watch. Only request is perhaps a list of the modules and equipment you're using, since you're referencing them with names or models, like the Expert Sleepers - Disting module. Having the list also can give some input for the wishlist. Reply from Chris: Here is the link to the Level a course on ModularGrid: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/197719
David Hepworth
Great course
I've just completed this course and found it very informative and well presented. There's so much information here, but it's given to you in manageable chunks, so you never feel overwhelmed.
Josie
Excellent!
Excellent course. Highly recommended!
Jez Smith
modular simplified
Great communicator, responds very quickly to any queries. I thoroughly recommend it to any contemplating modular. I'll be revisiting these videos time and again.
Michael Irwin
A really enjoyable and thorough tour
I had some background regarding synthesis but wanted to learn more about modular possibilities and what is available. Chris gave such a clear, understandable and enjoyable approach that it really inspired me to learn even more - and set me on several paths of exploring areas that I had not considered.
Stephan Terre
Worth every minute and every cent
Chris does a fantastic job of giving you the mental models you need to feel comfortable with modular. There are lots of concrete tips and observations that I was able to use immediately, plus I know that I am now well positioned to grow my system and my music. The final section, where he breaks down a full performance, brought everything together in an inspiring way. Recommended all around.
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