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Links last updated 10/19/18

A 12-step program lies ahead for you. Learn Synthesis – You gotta start somewhere.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/may94/analogue.html What is Modular Synthesis?

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr13/articles/modular-synths.htm Guide To The Modular Synth Underground

http://www.slikkipedia.com/Modular%20synthesizer Modular Wiki

http://beausievers.com/synth/synthbasics/ Basic info to know

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vqg-Y9xw0FItlVyLlqK6l9rVltaYAb_UFR8W–WIreI/pubhtml Eurorack module tutorial videos

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/allsynthsecrets.htm Handy collection of Sound-On-Sound articles on the art of patching

https://www.propellerheads.se/blog/tutorials/thor-demystified-1-the-analogue-oscillator/ About synthesizer components

http://getthatprosound.com/hacking-your-listeners-ears-9-psychoacoustic-sound-design-tricks-to-improve-your-music/ 9 Psychoacoustic Sound Design Tricks To Improve Your Music

http://www.emusician.com/dj-production/1346/masterclass-ten-essential-dance-sounds-broken-down/46695 Masterclass: Ten Essential Dance Sounds, Broken Down | Emusician

http://alijamieson.co.uk/2015/05/modular-synthesis-101-the-basics Modular Synthesis 101: The Basics – Zeros and Ones

http://www.sdiy.info/w/Main_Page SDIY wiki

http://neatnetnoise.com/ Doug Lynner is a composer, performer, radio host and music journalist

http://navsmodularlab.blogspot.com/search/label/Allen%20Strange navs.modular.lab: Allen Strange

http://music.columbia.edu/cmc/musicandcomputers Music and Computers

Articles Related to Synthesizers



http://www.musictech.net/2014/12/the-bluffers-guide-to-music-technology-part-3-compression/ The Bluffer’s Guide To Compression

http://www.vo1t.com/Vo1tIllustrated.html VERY HANDY printable cheat sheets for a few complex modules

http://econtact.ca/17_4/scott_misunderstanding.html CEC — eContact! 17.4 — Back to the Future: On misunderstanding modular synthesizers by Richard Scott

http://www.thevinylfactory.com/vinyl-factory-releases/an-introduction-to-modular-synths-on-record/ An introduction to modular synths on record

http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/the-7-deadly-synth-sounds/ The 7 Deadly Synth Sounds (and how to recreate them!)

http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/08/a-guide-to-creating-synth-music-according-to-stranger-things-survive/ A Guide to Creating Synth Music, According to Stranger Things’ Survive

http://www.musictech.net/2016/05/produce-a-track/ Produce a Track From Start To Finish – The Ultimate Guide

http://till.com/articles/wavepalette/ A Palette of Static Audio Waveforms – About harmonic content of various waveforms

http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/32310/what-exactly-are-harmonics-and-how-do-they-appear What exactly are harmonics and how do they “appear”? – Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange

http://www.astarcloseup.com/2016/02/the-oscilloscope-artist.html A Star Close Up: The Oscilloscope Artist

http://absurdwurld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/what-kind-of-electronic-musician-are-you.html Absurd Wurld: What Kind of Electronic Musician Are You?

http://absurdwurld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/electronic-music-theory-and-gear.html Absurd Wurld: Electronic Music Theory and Gear Fetishization

http://www.msmodular.com/?p=44 The Problem With Eurorack Modular Planning and Power Supplies

http://howtomakeelectronicmusic.com/why-repetition-makes-your-music-stronger-and-5-ways-to-use-it-without-boring-your-audience Why Repetition Makes Your Music Stronger and 5 Ways to Use It Without Boring Your Audience | How To Make Electronic Music

https://github.com/TomWhitwell/RadioMusic/wiki/Preparing-the-Teensy-3.1 Building a Radio Music Module

https://makingmusic.ableton.com/arbitrary-constraints Arbitrary Constraints | Making Music book by Ableton

http://championupnorth.com/music/features/7-visionary-women-who-paved-the-way-for-electronic-music 7 Visionary Women Who Paved The Way For Electronic Music

http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/ An online tuneable shortwave radio

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-19/rare-doctor-who-synthesizer-ems-synthi-100-restored/6145180 Rare Doctor Who synthesizer, EMS Synthi 100, restored in Melbourne after decades in storage

http://music.tutsplus.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-into-hardware-modular-synths–audio-20171 Everything You Need to Know to Get Into Hardware Modular Synths – Tuts+

http://priceonomics.com/the-father-of-the-digital-synthesizer/ The Father of the Digital Synthesizer

http://www.creativeapplications.net/maxmsp/kabbalistic-synthesizer-waveforms-by-macrocosmic-phenomena/ Waveforms by macrocosmic phenomena

http://cornelluniversity.tumblr.com/post/40770771576/worlds-largest-natural-sound-archive-now-fully World’s largest natural sound archive now fully available

http://www.trickness.com/blog/eurorack-the-synthesizer-that-reprogrammed-my-brain Eurorack: The Synthesizer That Reprogrammed My Brain

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/rise-of-the-synthesizer/ Keith Emerson and the rise of analog synths

https://ask.audio/articles/11-synth-mixing-programming-mistakes-every-producer-should-avoid How better to mix your synth sounds

http://www.tokenrock.com/harmonic_nature/sacred_geometry.php The geometry of sounds

http://www.matrixsynth.com/2010/05/critique-on-eurorack-format-modulars.html A critique of Eurorack synthesizers

http://themindunleashed.org/2015/09/the-a432-hz-frequency-dna-tuning-and-the-bastardization-of-music.html A440 vs. A432 tuning

http://www.musictech.net/2015/10/20-eq-tips/ 20 EQ tips

http://www.righto.com/2015/10/inside-ubiquitous-741-op-amp-circuits.html?m=1 About the wonderful 741 Op-Amp

https://ask.audio/articles/music-theory-5-ways-to-use-theory-to-enhance-your-electronic-music-compositions Using theory to improve your musical creations

https://github.com/TomWhitwell/RadioMusic/wiki/Compositions-based-on-radio-broadcasts Compositions based on radio broadcasts

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/listen_to_early_soviet_synthesizer_music_hand_drawn_on_film_and_made_from_c Listen to early Soviet synthesizer music, hand drawn on film and made from cut paper

http://www.openculture.com/2015/07/two-documentaries-introduce-delia-derbyshire-the-pioneer-in-electronic-music.html Two Documentaries Introduce Delia Derbyshire, the Pioneer in Electronic Music

http://www.openculture.com/2016/03/the-history-of-electronic-music-in-476-tracks-1937-2001.html 62 CDs Full of Early Electronic Music – THIS IS MASSIVE

https://www.xlr8r.com/features/2016/04/a-guide-to-modular-synthesis/ A guide to modular synthesis

http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/vox-ex-machina/ Early voice synthesis

http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2016/04/24/physics-of-the-theremin/ How a Theremin works

http://www.musictech.net/2016/03/modular-synth-masterclass-1/ Modular Synth Masterclass – Build Your Own: Part One

http://www.magneticmag.com/2012/03/program-your-808-a-visual-representation-of-some-of-the-most-notable-drum-sequences-in-edm-history/ Great drum sequences from the past

http://absurdwurld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/dawless-jamming.html Jamming on your synth without a computer

http://musictheoryisyourfriend.com/proper-key-changes/ Helpful composition info



Vintage Synthesizers

http://www.vintagesynthesizershop.com/ Old-school synths of all kinds

http://www.vintagesynth.com/ keyboards, mostly

http://www.modularsynth.com/ Good stuff. Not updated in a while.

http://www.vintagesynthmuseum.com/VSM_Home.html The Vintage Synthesizer Museum where you can play and rent synthesizers.



ARP Repair

http://innermuze.com J Beste did my 2600 restoration.. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/ Excellent ARP restorations by Phil Cirocco

http://www.synthrestore.co.uk/products.htm ARP submodule clones

http://www.till.com/arptech/index.html ARP technical info

General Synth Love

http://www.muffwiggler.com/ The ultimate synthesizer community. START HERE

https://www.gearslutz.com Synth forums/Audio Forums

http://www.matrixsynth.com/ Everything synth

http://www.modular-planet.de/modular-planet.html Modular synthesizer patches!

http://musicthing.co.uk/modular/ Gear reviews

http://www.eurorackdb.com/node/h_diy_sources comprehensive but not up to date

http://www.harmonycentral.com/ Forums and reviews

http://www.till.com/articles/synthresources/index.html Huge list of analog synthesis resources

http://tellun.com/motm/motm.html Larry Hendry’s MOTM Emporium. Last updated 2005.

http://www.modulargrid.net/ module layout planner

http://www.modularsynth.com/chart.html Dave Brown’s comparison of the numerous module formats

Synthesizer Accessories

http://alexiles.com/ Ad-Infinitum CABLES!! Priced right.

http://bigcitymusic.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_65&zenid=c7bad01167e3d2f0544bdbbc02e4f466 Eurorack cables an cases

http://www.esi-audio.com/products/gigaportdg/ Interfaces and controllers

Synth Do-It-Yourself (updated 12/11/18)

Synth Repair

http://www.encoreelectronics.com/cont_product.html mostly keyboards

http://www.analogsynthservice.com/ prophet5

Eurorack Cases (updated 4/1/17)

http://www.kahncomod.com/photography/ Nice skiffs but look $$$$$ as hell.

http://frap.tools/product/uno/ Nice looking wooden cases

https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151856 Thread about lasercut case plans. Many styles.

http://www.synthracks.co.uk/ Great looking 9U cases

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178663287/synthrotek-6u-x-104hp-powered-oak?ref=shop_home_active_11&show_panel=true Etsy shop for cases

http://www.twisted-head.com/product/eurorack-modular-synth-case/ Inexpensive skiffs out of the UK

http://communiquecases.wordpress.com/ Barcelona

http://l-1.su/Power.html The L-1 Eurorack power system. 230V and 115V Case DIY Power

http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/eurorack-acrylic-skiff-case-1u-11849 Design your own products – Eurorack Acrylic Skiff case 1U

http://www.dendrobate-magnetique.org/synth/article73/diy-3u-euro-acrilic-skiff DIY 3U euro acrylic skiff Case DIY

http://syinsi.com/make-lasercut-eurorack-case/ DIY Laser Cut Eurorack Case Case DIY

http://www.ginkosynthese.com/products/ Cases and more.

http://bigcitymusic.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_65&zenid=c7bad01167e3d2f0544bdbbc02e4f466 Scroll down. A few choices.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178663287/synthrotek-6u-x-104hp-powered-oak?ref=shop_home_active_11&show_panel=true Synthrotek 104hp case on Etsy.

http://clicksclocks.de/ German site with parts to build your own case. Case DIY.

http://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/eurorack-acrylic-skiff-case-1u-11849 Inexpensive plans for building your own plexiglass case. Case DIY.

http://www.msmodular.com/?p=44 Interesting article about power planning for your new Eurorack case.

http://www.doepfer.de/a100_man/a100m_e.htm The official Eurorack case and panels specification from Doepfer

http://www.sdiy.info/w/Main_Page The wiki for all things Synth DIY

http://www.weedywhizz.com/ Cool cases for Eurorack, Buchla and Serge

http://www.zerack.com/ Elektron Stands – Stands rack Designs for musicians

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178663287/synthrotek-6u-x-104hp-powered-hickory?ref=shop_home_active_11&show_panel=true Synthrotek 6U x 104HP Powered Hickory Plywood by Synthrotek

http://www.ctrl-mod.com/Pittsburgh-Modular-Move-104-Cases-p/pittsburgh-modular-move-3u.htm Pittsburgh Modular Move 104 Cases

http://elitemodular.com/ Elite Eurorack Cases

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178663287/synthrotek-6u-x-104hp-powered-oak?ref=shop_home_active_11&show_panel=true Synthrotek 6u

http://www.zerack.com/en/ Cool gear cases, not necessarily Euro

http://www.synthracks.co.uk/ Euro

https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=151856 Free case designs for your laser cutter

http://frap.tools/ Portable Euro cases

http://l-1.su/Power.html Euro power

http://www.geeklapeeno.com/ Cluster Euro cases

http://www.twisted-head.com/product/eurorack-9u-modular-synth-case/ Ready laser cut cases, no rails, no power

Synthesizer Module Manufacturers (Updated 4/1/17)



http://www.4mspedals.com/eurorack.php 4ms pedals: Eurorack Modules

http://www.addacsystem.com/ ADDAC System | Instruments for Sonic Expression

http://busycircuits.com/ AMSynths

http://www.bartonmusicalcircuits.com/ BARTON MUSICAL CIRCUITS SDIY

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html Blacet Research FracRack Kits and Assembled modules

http://bleeplabs.com/Little Bits modules

http://www.ciat-lonbarde.net/ Ciat-Lonbarde standalone synths

http://delptronics.com/” Delptronics: Unique Electronic Musical Instruments

http://www.dinsync.info/ Party like it’s 1983

http://www.doepfer.de/home.htm Doepfer Musikelektronik, Germany, where Eurorack began

http://www.ericasynths.lv/en/ Eurorack stuff

http://creativegallery.nl/index.php Eurorack Synth Modular Manufacturers

http://www.evatontechnologies.com/ Evaton Technologies is the home to the REF Nomad and other innovative Euro modules

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/ Interfacing Euro to computers

https://www.future-retro.com/zillionoverview.html Future Retro :: Zillion Overview

http://www.ginkosynthese.com/ Cases and kits DIY

http://www.groveaudio.com/pt/blog/ 5U Synth greatness

http://www.grpsynthesizer.it/ GRP Synthesizer

http://hackmeopen.com/ Hackme Vectr controller

http://hikari-instruments.com/top.htm HIKARI INSTRUMENTS Web site

http://corsynth.com/home/ Corsynth MU format modules

http://analogsoundsystems.webs.com/ Analog sequencer, synthesizer, voltage control systems

http://www.vermona.com/ Great Euro stuff

http://www.eowave.com/ USB MIDI Interfaces & synthesizers

http://www.elby-designs.com/ Home of the ASM-1/-2/-3 Synthesizer and the Panther range of euro-modules.

http://steffcorp.se/ ARP2600 for your Eurorack

http://www.intellijel.com/ eurorack modular synthesizers and electronic musical instruments

http://www.kilpatrickaudio.com/ Kilpatrick Audio – Products, Eurorack and Kilpatrick format plus the Phenol tabletop synth

http://ladik.ladik.eu/” …synths…ladik.eu | …synths…

http://macromachines.net/ Macro Machines | Digital Control For Your Analog Soul

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/ Make NoiseModules in Euro

http://mattsonminimodular.com Mattson Mini Modular – Analogue Synthesizer</A>

http://monome.org/ Synth controllers for performance

http://tellun.com/motm/motm.htm MOTM-porium

https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1460 Updated List of Eurorack module manufacturers

http://musicthing.co.uk/modular/ Music Thing Modular

http://noise.kitchen the ultimate desire kitchen

http://www.papernoise.net Papernoise

http://pittsburghmodular.com/ Wide variety of Euro format modules

http://www.modulargrid.net/ Plan your modular synthesizer rack on ModularGrid

http://electricmusicstore.com/collections/all Products – ELECTRIC MUSIC STORE

http://www.synthrestore.co.uk/products.htm products for sale. www.synthrestore.co.uk

http://www.qubitelectronix.com/ Eurorack controllers and the Nebulae granular oscillator

http://www.sequentix.com/ home of the Cirklon hardware sequencer

http://www.sound-machines.it/ soundmachines | we play synthesizers !

http://www.subconsciousrecords.com Subconcsious Studios – Powered by: SKYlabTechnology.com

http://www.magsmoke.com/synthmodules.asp Magic Smoke Electronics

http://www.synthtech.com/ Synthesis Technology – Home of the MOTM Modular Synthesizer and Euro modules

http://www.dwarfcraft.com/synthesizers.html Dwarfcraft devices

http://www.division-6.com/synthesizers/ Synthesizers and Synth Modules – Division 6

http://www.synthesizers.com/ 5U format goodness

http://www.eurorackdb.com/node/h_diy_sources The Eurorack Database | Euro DIY Resources

http://www.eurorackdb.com/node/h_case_list The Eurorack Database | Eurorack Cases

http://www.theharvestman.org/ the harvestman: synthesizers and effects made in seattle

http://www.tiptopaudio.com/Euro!

http://synovatron.blogspot.com/ Analog Synthesizer Projects and Products

http://www.toppobrillo.com/Euro

http://www.utopb.com/ UTOPb | order lighted cables

http://www.vacoloco.net/ Vaco Loco

http://www.verboselectronics.com/ VERBOS ELECTRONICS

http://www.cluboftheknobs.com/ 5U format

http://www.technosaurus.ch/

http://www.synthwerks.com/ Eurorack format

http://www.errorinstruments.com/

http://westoaklandmusicsystems.info/ Eurorack Synthesizer Modules

http://www.falafular.org/ Unusual Euro modules

http://analogcraftsman.com/ Modules, cases and controllers

http://polyend.com/ Home of the SEQ sequencer

https://www.analogueresearch.com/ Not much on the site, but a couple modules

http://syinsi.com/shop/modules/ Utilities mostly

https://www.livestockelectronics.com/ New company with stuff coming in early 2017

http://www.sound-machines.it/products/ Among other things, the brain to CV controller

http://www.twohp.com/ Brilliant modules, designed to fit in small spaces

http://www.orthogonaldevices.com/home Amazing but pricey sound manipulation modules

http://www.megaohmaudio.com/modules.html Filters and LFOs

http://www.bastl-instruments.com/ The modules with the wooden panels

http://www.socialentropy.com/engine/ Home of the Engine multitrack sequencer

http://www.strymon.net/products/ Pedals mostly

http://0x0x0.porn/ Percussion and distortion modules

Non-Eurorack Module Manufacturers

http://www.wiard.com/ He has his own format

http://www.grpsynthesizer.it/ 5u format modules

http://www.synthtech.com/ MOTM format

http://sputnik-modular.com MU format modules.

http://curetronic.com/ 5U modules

Synthesizer Dealers (Updated 4/1/17)



http://www.analoguehaven.com/ Shawn Cleary is a great vendor.

http://www.bigcitymusic.com/ Lots of stuff.

http://www.clockfacemodular.com/ Japan.

http://controlvoltage.net/

http://www.detroitmodular.com/

http://io-mt.com/

http://postmodular.co.uk/home UK.

http://www.schneidersladen.de/en/ Leading German store.

http://www.mostlymodular.com/

http://synthcube.com/ He builds SDIY modules and passes the savings on to you.

http://synthmall.com/ Several brands covered.

http://www.modularparts.net/ “Sell, Buy and Trade Used Modular Synthesizer Modules”

http://www.synthesizers.com/ 5u format modules

https://www.glowwormcables.com/ Glow cables!

https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/ Everything you need

http://www.modularparts.net/ European buy/sell market

http://synthmall.com/ Mostly Ciat-Lombardi synths

Synthesizer User blogs

http://www.msmodular.com/ Synthesizers and other musical curiosities

http://analoguerealities.com/ dingebre’s SDIY site.

http://analog-mod.tumblr.com/ A lot of modular photos

http://www.analog-monster.de/index_en.html Carsten Toensmann’s Wall of Knobs

http://aidanrichardtaylor.wordpress.com/

http://analog.pen.io/ Elektron Analog Four

http://www.arpodyssey.com/ About the rebirth of the Odyssey

http://astronautapinguim.blogspot.com.br/ Fabricio Carvahlo’s site dedicated to class EM musicians

http://www.auxren.com/ Auxren’s Adventures in the World of Synth

http://www.birthofasynth.com/ Scott Stites’ site has a lot of SDIY info

http://www.coa-modular.com/

http://www.crazy-patroche.com/ french arp clones

http://granularmatter.blogspot.com Music and modular info

http://greatsynthesizers.com/en/ Analog synth love

http://www.modularsynth.com/ A retro-looking site about modulars of all formats

http://modularsynthesis.com/ dave

http://mesmers.com/category/synths-modular/ 5u modular

http://nydell.se/projects/modulator/ Henrik’s modular build journey

http://www.moogarchives.com/ Roger Luther’s site shows a lot of love for Moogs.

http://musicalinstrumentssynthesizerstars.info/ links to sales

http://www.erickuehnl.com/

http://www.nervoussquirrel.com/ david cranmer

https://modularactivity.wordpress.com/ Lots of music on this blog.

http://www.msmodular.com/ News and reviews of modular madness

http://navsmodularlab.blogspot.com/

http://patchpierre.blogspot.nl/

http://www.phutney.com/ derek revell

http://postmodular.co.uk/home buchla too

http://www.pinchplant.com/ Aggregated music gear news

http://serge.synth.net/ Big Serge love

http://synth.soup.io/

http://synthsequences.blogspot.ca/ Webzine with plenty of reviews and links to artists

http://www.till.com/articles/synthresources/index.html J. Donald Tillman’s modular site as of 2006

http://www.vintagesynthmuseum.com/VSM_Home.html Learn, rent, play and record in Emeryville, CA

Relating to the amazing Reaper DAW

http://www.reaper.fm Inexpensive and powerful full-featured digital audio workstation software.

http://reaperblog.net/ More info about Reaper. Plugins, scripts.

http://tutorialsforreaper.com Tutorials, duh.

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct10/articles/reaper-technique-1010.htm#para5 Article. Parameter modulation in Reaper.

VST Plugins (since you have Reaper, anyway)

http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-use-reacontrolmidi–audio-16417 Automation using ReaControl Midi.

http://www.loopmasters.com/articles/2593-Kirnu-Free-Arpeggiator-Tutorial-8211-Creating-Quick-Basslines-And-Riffs About the Kirnu apreggiator. Free!

Synthesizer Controllers

http://www.auug.com/ apple interface

http://www.sound-machines.it/

Misc. Music



http://www.suctionrecords.com/ Science with synthesizers recordings

http://www.subrosa.net/en.html

https://soundcloud.com/zoeblade I love her stuff.

https://collinrussellmusic.bandcamp.com/ Collin Russell’s great sonics and free for now.

http://www.mixcloud.com/astroping/ Astronauta Pinguim’s podcast about old electronic music pioneers is great.

http://www.konekonekone.com/ An experimental modular synthesizer trio from Finland

https://soundcloud.com/cartoon-bomb Cartoon Bomb is modular musician. Cool stuff.

http://www.hypnos.com/mm5/ This is Dave Fulton’s page. I love his tunes and this page also links to other great Hypnos label music.

http://www.strangebeautiful.net/the-conet-project-full/ The Conet Project specializes in shortwave broadcasts of numbers stations. I think it’s beautiful.

http://www.suctionrecords.com/ An online shop for electronic music culture.

http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/ An Inaudible Hum: Noise & the Tyranny of Form

http://www.geneticmusic.de/index2.htm A German label with vinyl and CD releases

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/digital/collections/music/ocn237122095/ Dartmouth U site for long-time master of EM, Jon Appleton