Patching With Modular Synthesizers Virtual Edition

PATCHING WITH MODULAR SYNTHESIZERS VIRTUAL EDITION

A beginner, 4-day course on modular synthesis in VCV Rack with instructor, Matthew Ryals. 

The online course is designed to give you a strong foundation in general synthesis and modular synthesis, and will help you get started making music with modular synths. You’ll be patching along as we explore module types, signals, basic building blocks of a patch, subtractive synthesis, sound design, making full tracks, & more!

Classes occur on four consecutive Saturdays: Mar 2, 9, 16, & 23 

Sign up for the morning option 10am-1pm est or afternoon 2pm-5pm est

Classes are online via Zoom! Each class is limited to 15 participants.

All classes will be recorded if you miss a class or for later viewing

Full Price – $180

Early Bird Discount – $160

BIPOC Discount – $150

Working Artist Discount – $150

For tickets, discounts, & more info please visit: matthewryals.com/patching

CLASS OVERVIEW

DAY 1

– Introduction to the history of modular synthesizers

– Overview of fundamental principles, modules, terminology

– 3 or more class patches to learn the fundamentals. I’ll be leading in VCV Rack & my own modular synth, while you follow along in VCV Rack!

DAY 2

– Students can share any patches made at home (screen share in Zoom) and I’ll help with any questions and give further guidance.

– More patching! We’ll dive deeper into concepts.

DAY 3

– Same as day two, but new patches!

– This day will be partly dedicated to looking at strategies for creating full songs / compositions with the synth.

DAY 4

– Share a “complete” patch with the class you made (no pressure to do so, but for those who were able to work in between classes and would like to share)

– We’ll cover some more advanced concepts

– Chat about how to get started with building a synth & acquiring modules