Modular Tutorials for a new player?

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So I’m pretty much the design user for this kit, I’m looking forward to my explorer kit arriving soon (hopefully (pending)) but I’ve never used modular synthesis before. I was looking at microrack as a way to learn about synthesis and electronics.

Are there any tutorials about? Either microrack specific (not yet) or good introductions to modular synthesis?

any good resources for a new player?

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Look Mum No Computer has some pretty good modular synthesis videos.

Are you at all familiar with synthesizers at all? I’ll happily assemble a beginner guide, but I’ll make sure the early version (tldr edition) is geared appropriately.

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There is a free (small) course on Sara Belle Reid’s website. It uses the free version of VCV rack software. I like it a lot, it starts you up.

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Seconding this - Sarah Belle-Reid is a great teacher. Her paid courses are definitely worthwhile also.

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Download VCV Rack. It is a software version of these modules and then some.
For tutorials on running it, look at Omri Cohen on youtube. The modular synthesis knowledge will transfer to the MicroRack.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuWKHSHTHMV_nVSeNH4gYAg

Also the following from School of Synthesis is great - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V35OhojjqDs

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