Patching A Modular Synthesizer
The following pages contain many examples of how to patch the Foundation 3.1. These examples showcase the flexibility of the Foundation and highlight as
many features from each module as possible. Use the patches provided as a teaching tool. Once you have set up a patch, adjust knobs and remove cables
from the Foundation while referencing the module description pages within the manual. This will help you develop an understanding of what function each
part of the patch is performing. Red patch cables are CV signals. Green patch cables are audio signals. The blue dots represent the relevant control settings.
These dots are meant to represent a starting point and are not definitive settings. Experimentation is essential.
The patch guide provides at least one "Module Test Patch” for each module within the Foundation. These patches showcase the core functionality as well as
additional features of the highlighted module. In general, the test patches will provide a way to focus attention on the capabilities of a single module and may
not provide results that would be considered musical.
Working with individual modules can be fun but the true power of any modular
synthesizer comes when different modules start to interact. Patching the output
of one module to the input of another is a fundamental part of modular
synthesis. Even though the Foundation 3.1 is designed to be a tabletop modular,
the patches can become complex quickly. Any output on the Foundation can be
patched to any input. Understanding the capabilities and functionality of
each module will allow even the most complex patches to be understood
easily.
If you come up with a good patch, we want to try it! Send all your
interesting patches to [email protected].
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