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ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV
You won’t fit more synths into 6HP of Eurorack (or VCV Rack module) than the newest ALM/Busy Circuits module, MCO v2. It’s a wavetable synth, an additive synth, a Roland JP8000 voice, a vocoder, a 90s VA, a bass and drum synth, and a SID chip emulation all in one.
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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.
Peter Kirn - July 27, 2023
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
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
Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
VCV Rack 2 arrives – standalone is still free, $99 intro gets plug-ins with VST right away – details
Peter Kirn - November 30, 2021
Music tech Software Tech
VCV Rack 2 teaser gives us reasons to be excited about Rack again
Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021
Modular-Analog Music tech Software Stories Tech
What are all the synths hiding in Mutable’s modules (and their free VCV ports?)
Peter Kirn - October 2, 2019
Modular-Analog Music tech Software Stories Tech
VCV Rack hits 1.0; why you need this free modular now
Peter Kirn - June 19, 2019
Music tech Software Stories Tech
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