Overview
This course outlines everything you need to know about modular synthesis and its terminologies. Split across 2 sessions, the topics cover a wealth of expert knowledge on control voltages and signal routing with real-world patch examples throughout.
Modular synthesisers can appear daunting (and sometimes perplexing) to the uninitiated, but they are the essential building blocks for any form of music synthesis. This course unravels these many mysteries into relevant and easy to understand parts.
Learning these synthesis tools can help unlock your own creative music-making potential.
Part one
Part one discusses what modular synthesisers are, Eurorack’s background and the standards it has set. Following a review of typical modules, these are then examined in detail and shown how they could be used within a variety of different patch examples.
Part two
Part two develops the key concepts and ideas from part one, introduces additional modules and shows how to create more complex patches which cover full sound design possibilities.
Course duration: 10 hours over 4 evenings
Dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 March (6pm-8:30pm)
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Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Entry Level Requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.
No experience or background research needed.
How to apply
Please get in touch with our team member, Dan Janowski, who will direct you to our payment link. The course will cost £240 per person.
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If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
The course will cover the basics of Modular Synthesis and more towards progressively more complex techniques. Areas covered include:
- What a modular synthesis actually is
- Examining the core terminologies and standards with Eurorack Modular
- Popular modules within the industry and how they can be used
- Real-world patch examples and demonstrations
- Sound Design possibilities
- Integration with computers (DAWS) for recording and live performance
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London Modular have been at the forefront of the modular world for 6 years and operate from their physical store in Hackney Wick, London. Their space there is the focal point for professional musicians and hobbyists to socialise and interact on modular (and non-modular) musical equipment. They continue to advise and sell to major artists within the music industry. Regular clients include Thom Yorke, Aphex Twin, Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Maroon 5, Underworld, James Blake and Surgeon to name just a few.
Teaching and Assessment
The course is taught by Simon Lynch for ten hours over four evenings.
