Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial/demo I'm going to patch a tiny but 'true' 4 voice modular polysynth step-by-step from scratch, tune it, make it stereo, animate and pan it to bring it to life. I'll also show how to do a paraphonic modular patch (two ways!) and create a bonus Polymoog-style resonator to finish.
This one features Vostok Modules who sponsored this video and sent gear I could use! I wanted to see if I could squeeze a 'true' modular polysynth into the Intellijel Palette 62HP case. Turns out, you can. Thanks Jose from Vostok and links below to all the gear mentioned!!
MODULARGRID
▶︎ Obligatory ModularGrid: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2585682 (Trace is mounted in a 3D printed 1U mount!)
MORE ON VOSTOK MODULES:
▶︎ vostokinstruments.com
▶︎ The @DivKid collab Trace module: vostokinstruments.com/trace
▶︎ Follow Jose of Vostok on IG: instagram.com/vostok_instruments
▶︎ Vostok modules are available as DIY kits too! Find DIY and non-DIY dealers here: vostokinstruments.com/dealers
GEAR THAT CAN SEND POLYPHONIC CV:
▶︎ Sixty Four Pixels CV.OCD: six4pix.net/product/cvocd
▶︎ Arturia Keystep Pro: arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keystep-pro/overview
▶︎ Arturia AudioFuse X8 Out: arturia.com/products/audio/audiofuse-x8/audiofuse-x8-out
▶︎ (Euro) Mutable Instruments Yarns: pichenettes.github.io/mutable-instruments-documentation/modules/yarns
▶︎ (Euro) Droid: shop.dermannmitdermaschine.de/pages/droid-universal-cv-processor
▶︎ Ableton CV Tools: ableton.com/en/packs/cv-tools
Feel free to add your ideas and thoughts in the comments!
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
▶︎ Patreon: patreon.com/mylarmelodies (Join the community and ask me questions directly!) patreon.com/mylarmelodies
▶︎ Buy some music on Bandcamp: mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com
▶︎ Make a one-time donation via Paypal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/KNLRQUDAUDUUJ
▶︎ Subscribe to my podcast Why We Bleep: whywebleep.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 What are we doing today?
00:54 Why modular polysynths are hard to make.
02:34 Why do it this way?
06:59 Make a basic modular polysynth
11:58 Tuning
13:37 Noises happen!!
14:56 Tips for macro control
16:13 Making it Stereo
19:58 Animating the VCOs
23:37 Creating Stereo Panning!
27:17 A Different Panning Idea
30:18 The spirit of this approach
31:38 Other devices for poly triggering
33:11 Make a paraphonic modular polysynth
38:52 Polyphony with a crossfader only
45:10 Bonus: Polymoog Resonator Patch idea
In this tutorial/demo I'm going to patch a tiny but 'true' 4 voice modular polysynth step-by-step from scratch, tune it, make it stereo, animate and pan it to bring it to life. I'll also show how to do a paraphonic modular patch (two ways!) and create a bonus Polymoog-style resonator to finish.
This one features Vostok Modules who sponsored this video and sent gear I could use! I wanted to see if I could squeeze a 'true' modular polysynth into the Intellijel Palette 62HP case. Turns out, you can. Thanks Jose from Vostok and links below to all the gear mentioned!!
MODULARGRID
▶︎ Obligatory ModularGrid: modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2585682 (Trace is mounted in a 3D printed 1U mount!)
MORE ON VOSTOK MODULES:
▶︎ vostokinstruments.com
▶︎ The @DivKid collab Trace module: vostokinstruments.com/trace
▶︎ Follow Jose of Vostok on IG: instagram.com/vostok_instruments
▶︎ Vostok modules are available as DIY kits too! Find DIY and non-DIY dealers here: vostokinstruments.com/dealers
GEAR THAT CAN SEND POLYPHONIC CV:
▶︎ Sixty Four Pixels CV.OCD: six4pix.net/product/cvocd
▶︎ Arturia Keystep Pro: arturia.com/products/hybrid-synths/keystep-pro/overview
▶︎ Arturia AudioFuse X8 Out: arturia.com/products/audio/audiofuse-x8/audiofuse-x8-out
▶︎ (Euro) Mutable Instruments Yarns: pichenettes.github.io/mutable-instruments-documentation/modules/yarns
▶︎ (Euro) Droid: shop.dermannmitdermaschine.de/pages/droid-universal-cv-processor
▶︎ Ableton CV Tools: ableton.com/en/packs/cv-tools
Feel free to add your ideas and thoughts in the comments!
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
▶︎ Patreon: patreon.com/mylarmelodies (Join the community and ask me questions directly!) patreon.com/mylarmelodies
▶︎ Buy some music on Bandcamp: mylarmelodies.bandcamp.com
▶︎ Make a one-time donation via Paypal: paypal.com/ncp/payment/KNLRQUDAUDUUJ
▶︎ Subscribe to my podcast Why We Bleep: whywebleep.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 What are we doing today?
00:54 Why modular polysynths are hard to make.
02:34 Why do it this way?
06:59 Make a basic modular polysynth
11:58 Tuning
13:37 Noises happen!!
14:56 Tips for macro control
16:13 Making it Stereo
19:58 Animating the VCOs
23:37 Creating Stereo Panning!
27:17 A Different Panning Idea
30:18 The spirit of this approach
31:38 Other devices for poly triggering
33:11 Make a paraphonic modular polysynth
38:52 Polyphony with a crossfader only
45:10 Bonus: Polymoog Resonator Patch idea
