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Frap Tools: Tape Loops Meet Modular – Sync, Sequence, and Sonic Alchemy in Studio No.4

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Frap Tools: Tape Loops Meet Modular – Sync, Sequence, and Sonic Alchemy in Studio No.4

In this deep-dive from Frap Tools, composer Francesco Gennari demonstrates the artful collision of tape and modular synthesis, crafting a meditative étude that blurs the lines between analog warmth and modular precision. The video showcases how a humble four-track tape loop can become the rhythmic heart of a Eurorack system, with the Frap Tools Usta sequencer and a host of modules dancing to its pulse. Expect a methodical walkthrough of patching, clock extraction, and creative routing, all delivered with the Italian brand’s signature attention to sonic detail. For those who care about signal flow, modulation strategies, and the tactile joy

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