How does Pigeon Plink's continuous carrier-to-modulator ratio control work, and how can it be used for experimental FM synthesis in VCV Rack?

Pigeon Plink is an FM-oriented oscillator for VCV Rack based on Kitchen Sink. The two modules share much of the same general approach to… read more

What does the Kitchen Sink oscillator in VCV Rack do, and how can you combine linear FM, through-zero FM, exponential FM, feedback and wave folding?

An oscillator is often presented as a relatively simple sound source: choose a waveform… read more

What is the difference between linear FM, through-zero FM and exponential FM, and how do they affect the sound spectrum of a synthesizer?

Frequency modulation is one of the most versatile ways to create complex sounds… read more

How does the Voltage Modular Zeroscillator work, and how can you use its linear FM, through-zero FM, exponential FM and wave-morphing functions?

The Zeroscillator is an unusually versatile oscillator for exploring frequency… read more

How Should FM Parameters Be Modulated in Generative Patches?

Frequency modulation and phase modulation are among the most powerful methods for creating evolving timbres.

They are also among the easiest techniques to push beyond useful limits… read more