Learning Modular Conversations with guest host Trovarsi

This is the replay of the August 2021 "ask me anything" Zoom session for Patreon subscribers of Learning Modular (  / learningmodular  . In this inaugural session, Trovarsi (https://www.trovarsiofficial.com) was asking questions of Chris Meyer of Learning Modular, and moderating questions from the live attendees covering modular synthesis composition, performances, and systems. Subscribers to Trovarsi's Patreon channel (  / trovarsi  ) were also invited.

If you would like the opportunity to view these sessions live and ask your own questions, subscribe to Learning Modular on Patreon (  / learningmodular  . The September host was Todd Barton, and the October host was Kim Bjørn, with at least two more sessions planned to fill out 2021. Your response to these replays will determine if we continue them in 2022.

Here is an index to the subjects discussed in this session:

00:00 Introductions
02:06 How has the pandemic changed what Chris does?
06:30 Evolution of the sequencers Chris has recently used
08:15 Going Hybrid (modular + Ableton Live + keyboards)
10:45 Making sequences evolve (breaking out of the loop)
16:50 Scoring a sequence vs. “granular” playback
21:18 Choosing sound sources
24:12 Menu diving & modules
26:24 A tour of Chris' oscillators
32:34 Layering: mixing, transposition, and detuning
39:18 Tuning oscillators (including heat management)
42:30 Strategies for returning to live performance
51:10 Controller surfaces
52:50 Combining virtual + physical modular
1:05:17 Variation in sound sources (VCOs and sample players)
1:08:59 Rossum Linnaeus filter
1:11:57 Mixing strategies
1:16:00 Improvising modular percussion with live musicians
1:19:30 wrapping up