Learning Modular Synthesis: Arturia Modular V

Use Arturia Modular V—a realistic emulation of the original Moog modular synths of the 1960s and 1970s—to "patch" a modular synth to create your own sounds.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Fundamental concept: Harmonics and sound

1. Running Modular V

• Installation and initialization
• The user interface
• Creating your first patch

2. Basic Synthesis Techniques

• Using multiple oscillators (VCOs)
• The basic analog waveforms
• The classic low-pass filter (LP VCF)
• Attack/decay/sustain/release (ADSR) envelopes
• The high-pass filter (HP VCF)
• Using the Filter Coupler (band pass and reject modes)
• The 2-pole multimode filter
• Low-frequency oscillator (LFO) wave shapes
• Pulse-width modulation (PWM)
• Tremolo with LFO delay and fade-in
• Controlling the LFO with the mod wheel
• Adding vibrato

3. Getting More Complex

• Oscillator sync
• Frequency modulation (FM)
• FM drum sounds
• Modulating the filter
• Amplitude and ring modulation (AM)
• The Fixed Filter Bank
• The formant filter
• Adding noise
• Sample and hold (S-H)
• Trigger delay
• Dual audio delay
• The chorus effect
• 12-stage phaser

Conclusion

• Exploring further