Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
An in-depth walkthrough and demo of Cric, made by Future Sound Systems. Cric is a self-contained synthesizer with fully modular signal routing. It uses a pin matrix for patching between modules, leading to some unusual and exciting workflows and sounds.
In this video we’ll take a look at everything that’s inside of Cric and how it all works, and I’ll share some of my favorite approaches to using Cric as a performance instrument and sound design tool. And of course, I’ll also share lots of sounds and patches along the way.
Buy a Cric (affiliate links help out my channel—thank you!)
link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ffss-cric.html
Join my Patreon community for behind-the-scenes content, monthly hangouts, and exclusive audio downloads:
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Join my FREE Introduction to Synthesis mini course here (no experience or special gear required): soundandsynthesis.com/firstsynthpatch
Learn how to make your own unique music with modular synths and master the fundamentals of sound design inside my step-by-step course & coaching program, Learning Sound and Synthesis®—no experience needed!: soundandsynthesis.com
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
1:23 Overview
2:35 Patching Workflow
4:16 Sound Generation in Cric
6:56 Scissor Oscillator
10:19 DNA Oscillators
23:48 Filter
28:42 Waveshaping & Distortion
35:00 Filter FM
36:28 Filter Self Oscillation
37:19 Modulation in Cric
37:31 Cycling Function Generators
46:24 Sample and Hold
49:10 VCA
51:18 I/O
53:04 Musical Demos
Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, active in the fields of electroacoustic trumpet performance, intermedia arts, music technology, and improvisation.
sarahbellereid.com
An in-depth walkthrough and demo of Cric, made by Future Sound Systems. Cric is a self-contained synthesizer with fully modular signal routing. It uses a pin matrix for patching between modules, leading to some unusual and exciting workflows and sounds.
In this video we’ll take a look at everything that’s inside of Cric and how it all works, and I’ll share some of my favorite approaches to using Cric as a performance instrument and sound design tool. And of course, I’ll also share lots of sounds and patches along the way.
Buy a Cric (affiliate links help out my channel—thank you!)
link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ffss-cric.html
Join my Patreon community for behind-the-scenes content, monthly hangouts, and exclusive audio downloads:
patreon.com/sarahbellereid
Join my FREE Introduction to Synthesis mini course here (no experience or special gear required): soundandsynthesis.com/firstsynthpatch
Learn how to make your own unique music with modular synths and master the fundamentals of sound design inside my step-by-step course & coaching program, Learning Sound and Synthesis®—no experience needed!: soundandsynthesis.com
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
1:23 Overview
2:35 Patching Workflow
4:16 Sound Generation in Cric
6:56 Scissor Oscillator
10:19 DNA Oscillators
23:48 Filter
28:42 Waveshaping & Distortion
35:00 Filter FM
36:28 Filter Self Oscillation
37:19 Modulation in Cric
37:31 Cycling Function Generators
46:24 Sample and Hold
49:10 VCA
51:18 I/O
53:04 Musical Demos
Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, active in the fields of electroacoustic trumpet performance, intermedia arts, music technology, and improvisation.
sarahbellereid.com
