Modular Synthesizers – understand. build. play. is a practical and comprehensive introduction to modular synthesis for beginners and advanced users alike. Based on the successful German original and now published for the first time in English in an expanded and updated edition, the book explains the foundations of synthesis, sound design and music production in a clear and accessible way.
From harmonies, rhythms and signal flow to Eurorack basics, MIDI/CV, sequencing, effects, mixing and live performance, Heiner Kruse guides readers through the many creative possibilities of modular systems. More than a technical overview, this book shows how modular synthesizers can become expressive musical instruments for composition, performance and experimentation.
With over 230 illustrations, 440 pages and more than 250 software example patches and audio files, this all-round guide also explores electronic music history, genre aesthetics, studio workflows and example systems. English translation and editorial adaptation by Heiner Kruse and Jono Podmore.
Über den Autor
Heiner Kruse has been producing electronic music since the 1990s and works as an author, lecturer and sound designer. As an artist, he is best known as The Green Man (TGM) and runs the Basswerk label. His many years of experience in synthesis, music production and electronic music form the foundation of Modular Synthesizers.
Daten & Fakten
April 2026, Hardcover, 440 Seiten, englisch, 230 Abbildungen, 49,90 Euro, ISBN 978-3-911367-03-5