monome, teletype are free in VCV Rack – and hardware is returning this fall

monome – the iconic grid and the project that produced it – are having a nice summer. Hardware is being assembled. And even if you’ve got zero money, you can give monome tools a try in the free VCV Rack grid, including on-screen grids, the powerfully programmable teletype module, and more.

VCV Rack has a new manual for all its free modules – and it’s a great modular tutorial

VCV Rack, the free and open-source host, has added a new illustrated manual for all its free modules. (Free docs, free host, free modules – got it?) It’s a great intro or refresher — those pictures illustrate a lot of concepts that can elude even advanced synthesists. That makes this worth a look whether you’ve got a hardware Eurorack rig or are just getting started in software.

Peter Kirn - June 1, 2023

The best free tools for working with modular synthesis and music

Patching for the people – there’s no reason cost or access has to keep you from the powers and fun of modular synthesis and music making. VCV Rack’s launch this month got lots of attention, but there are other options, too. Here the latest, best picks.

Peter Kirn - December 7, 2021

VCV Rack 2 arrives – standalone is still free, $99 intro gets plug-ins with VST right away – details

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2021

VCV Rack 2 teaser gives us reasons to be excited about Rack again

Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021

You can now patch in Pd inside VCV Rack – modular modular free free

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2020

What are all the synths hiding in Mutable’s modules (and their free VCV ports?)

Peter Kirn - October 2, 2019

VCV Rack hits 1.0; why you need this free modular now

Peter Kirn - June 19, 2019

How to make a multitrack recording in VCV Rack modular, free

Peter Kirn - March 6, 2019

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