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The long-awaited VCF is the next module in the Erica Synths EDU DIY range. It's going to bring a lot of character and dynamics to the whole EDU system
Here are 6 tried and tested sources (free and paid) to help you learn music theory, expand your existing knowledge or brush up on the basics.
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Don't just build a DIY module; learn how to design circuits from scratch with the Educational Synth DIY "mki x es .EDU" Kits from Erica Synths and Moritz Klein.
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Looking to upgrade your music production skills? We've put together a list of our Top 5 Online Resources for musicians. Check it out!
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Erica Synths gave us a glimpse of their new range of educationally focused DIY modules at the ModularDay BCN event along with an interesting compact sample player.Â
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Tangible Waves has announced a new series of their AE Modular system designed for schools and STEM education. Synth Explorer will come with extensive documentation for teachers.
Google call it "A brief history of electronic music" and it is packed with music, technology, history with a massively diverse and international approach. Nothing brief about it!
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Never mind the educational constructs STEM Modular is developing a range of earthy and creative Eurorack modules to experiment with the fundamental components of sound and electricity and make music.
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Modular Moon is a school of modular synthesis based out of Amsterdam and Berlin and they've just released a beautifully produced book containing the heart of their modular syllabus and curriculum.
Legendary drum machine and instrument designer Roger Linn is running an online workshop on Designing Physical Interactions for Music at Stanford University. And it's open to anybody.
Erica Synths has decided to discontinue its line of DIY modules in order to focus on creating educational kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics.
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Zplane has released deCoda, a new application for transcribing songs. It offers some exciting features like automatic chord detection and a focus mode for highlighting specific instruments in the mix.
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BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.
Learning Synths from Ableton is a browser based interactive sound generating tool that takes you through all of the synth basics - and it's brilliant.
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After much speculation, ROLI has revealed the LUMI lighted keyboard. ROLI LUMI is an integrated learning system that consists of the keyboard and an interactive app.
Mix engineer Max Montanez and producer Chizzy Stephens (JLo, Bieber, Chris Brown, and more) released Audio Coach - a free mix and ear training app that's pretty much the first of its kind.
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The MINI.MU is a simplified gesture-controlled musical instrument based on the MI.MU glove developed by Imogen Heap. But this one you get to sew the gloves and write the code yourself.
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Marc Doty has released a new series charting the history of polyphony on his YouTube channel Automatic Gainsay. A master of synthesis and an engaging educator, grab a drink and settle down for some schooling.
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Modular Moon wants to open a Modular Synthesis School in Amsterdam to teach synthesis, sound and DIY modular to new generations of modular fiddlers. Is Kickstarter the best way to raise funds?
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Through motion sensors, induction, conduction and touching fruit you can trigger nodes that play notes and generate tunes from playful interaction. Playtronica pulls everyday objects into electronic music.
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Developed by Sensomusic and La Muse En Circuit, MusineKit 2 brings a playful and creative musical box of modules to touch, control, manipulate and mess about with on Windows or MacOS. Pure joyfulness.
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The makers of a a new DAW named SoundBridge are seeking your backing on Kickstarter - this is no "starter" DAW but a complete package featuring online courses and collaboration tools...
Now you can impress your friends with your in-depth knowledge of the Roland TR-808 drum machine
A Level 1 qualification in MPC beat making? Now there's something to put on your CV.