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Modular Synthesis
How Do Morph and Envelope Follower Modes Work in the Spectral Multiband Resonator?
IntroductionBeyond its resonant filtering capabilities, the Spectral Multiband Resonator contains two advanced functions that are especially valuable for generative music: Morph and Envelope Follower… read more
Can the Spectral Multiband Resonator Transform External Sounds?
IntroductionAlthough many musicians initially approach the Spectral Multiband Resonator as a sound source, one of its most powerful capabilities is processing external audio.
Instead of filtering its internal noise… read more
How Does the 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator Work in Generative Modular Synthesis?
IntroductionThe 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator is one of the most unusual and inspiring modules available for modular synthesis. It exists as the original 4ms hardware module, as a software version in… read more
Which scales and modes does Instruo Harmonàig support and how are they used?
Scales and Modes in Instruo HarmonàigOne of the most powerful aspects of Harmonàig is its ability to generate chords within different scales and modal systems.
This allows generative patches to remain… read more
How do chord qualities, inversions and voicings work in Instruo Harmonàig?
Chord Qualities, Voicings and Inversions in Instruo HarmonàigGenerating chords is only the beginning of what Harmonàig can do. The real power of the module lies in its ability to manipulate chord qualities,… read more
How does Instruo Harmonàig generate four-note chords from one control voltage?
Instruo Harmonàig: Bringing Polyphony into Generative Modular SynthesisMost quantizers transform an incoming control voltage into a single quantized pitch. Instruo’s Harmonàig takes a different approach. Instead… read more
How does the Deja Vu function of Mutable Instruments Marbles work?
Mutable Instruments Marbles Deja Vu ExplainedOne of the most powerful features of Mutable Instruments Marbles is the Deja Vu system.
Deja Vu allows Marbles to move smoothly between complete randomness and repeatable… read more
How does the CV section of Mutable Instruments Marbles generate random voltages?
Understanding the CV Domain of Mutable Instruments MarblesThe CV Domain of Mutable Instruments Marbles generates random control voltages for melodies, bass lines, modulation signals and harmonic structures.… read more
How does the Time Domain of Mutable Instruments Marbles generate random rhythms and gates?
Mutable Instruments Marbles: Understanding the Time DomainMutable Instruments Marbles has become one of the most influential modules in generative modular synthesis. While it is often described as a… read more
How To Use Instruō tágh for Generative Modular Patches
Using Instruō tágh for Random CV Generation and Generative MusicGenerative music relies heavily on controlled randomness. One of the most efficient ways to introduce controlled variation into a modular system is through random control… read more