Designing Sound Futures is a York University funded research project focusing on sound, technology, inclusive design, and transdisciplinary learning.

Check Out Sounds Out of Bounds

Learn Modular Synths by exploring the available resources, manufacturer guides, video demos, and tutorials. You can find product documentation and manuals, as well as a number of videos to walk you through working with key modules like the Korg Sequencer, the System80 880 drum machine, the System80 VCOs, VCF, and LFO/Sample and Hold modules, and MATHS.

Video Tutorials

Video Tutorials

Watch to learn the fundamentals
Select from Video Tutorials covering the fundamentals of modular synthesis explored in our workshops – along with videos demonstrating basic patching and control techniques.
Patch Templates

Patch Templates

Download a PDF template
We also include downloadable versions of our laminated Patch Templates.
Module Guides

Module Guides

To learn specific tools
If you are interested in learning more about a specific tool, we provide module guides, diagrams/visuals, and product manuals in our Module Guide section.
Designing Sound Futures was made possible by a York University Catalyzing Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (CIRC) Grant and the support of our many academic, community and industry partners.

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