In this video, we get a glimpse of the basics of modular synthesis, demonstrated by Ian Taylor using the Digisound 80 modular synth. Although it’s more fun to dive in with little knowledge of what you’re doing, it’s much better to have a thorough understanding of how sound synthesis really works.

While many of us may not have direct access to a modular synth, many of the principles discussed in the video can be applied to any synth, from our freeware VST synths to that ridiculously expensive hardware synth you jam out with at your local music shop.

Via Synthesized