I have heard stories of synths being broken up to get working parts out of them to fix another machine" What are your three favourite synth moments? "First up is the modular Moog solo at the end of ...

On this week’s episode of Lost Notes, composer and synth wizard Suzanne Ciani tells contributor Michelle Macklem the story of her journey in modular synthesis. Ciani’s story is one of breaking through ...

3. Use modular setups for unique sounds If you’re working with plugin modular systems like NI’s Rounds, Softube’s Modular or hardware Eurorack components, think creatively. Understanding synth modules ...

Los Angeles-based Strange Electronic has launched a Kickstarter for a new kind of Eurorack synth module that doesn’t make any sound at all. Called Lightstorm, it controls full-spectrum LED ...

You’ll also find seven new tutorials to explain the nuances of modular synths, and a free expansion pack (available to every user) adds 80 patches for a range of styles.

Which is pretty exciting since, many of the smaller and affordable modular systems out there seem to have rougher edges sonically. Another thing that makes Pluto standout is its built in 2,500mAh ...