Explore a curated collection of online resources designed to help you learn the fundamentals, prepare effectively, and familiarize yourself with key concepts of electronics and Eurorack modular synths. These resources will set you up with a solid foundation before you attend our workshop, ensuring you’re ready to dive right in!
A Brief History of Synthesizers
A Brief History of Synthesizers
I Dream Of Wires 2013 Hardcore Edition Part One
One of the best documentaries on the internet that dives into the world of modular synthesis and electronic music. A must watch for every modular synth enthusiast.
Modular Synth Basics – Synthesizer Tutorials
A series of modular synth tutorial videos, explaining the basics of Eurorack modular synthesizers by THE TUESDAY NIGHT MACHINES
VCV Rack: The FREE Modular Synth You Should Try | A Beginners Tutorial
Let’s talk about VCV Rack – the free, open source, and awesome modular synthesizer and how you can get started with it!
Complete beginner’s guide to using a breadboard by Moritz Klein
This video teaches beginners how to use a breadboard to build simple synthesizer circuits. It covers the basics of identifying and handling components, understanding the breadboard’s internal connections, and reading schematics.
Oscilloscope Tutorial (Basics 101)
This video walks you through the basics of using an oscilloscope, a tool that helps visualize electrical signals. Perfect for beginners, this video helps you use an oscilloscope in your own projects.
Difference between AC and DC Current Explained
This video breaks down the fundamentals of Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC)—two essential concepts in electronics and electrical engineering.
MODULO: The analog synth documentary
The story of early electronic instruments, and the nearly forgotten Canadian music pioneer who created the first synthesizers. As told through interviews with three modern-day modular synth musicians.
Eurorack DIY: Make your own power cables
This is a short video about how to make your own Eurorack Power cables for your skiffs and cases.