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19. November 2025

Frap Tools: Wiring a Grand Piano into the Modular Matrix

Frap Tools takes us on a meticulous journey into the world of electroacoustic composition, where the elegant resonance of a Yamaha C3 grand piano is woven into the fabric of a modular synth patch. In this detailed walkthrough, Francesco Gennari demonstrates how acoustic and electronic elements can be made to converse, not merely coexist, using a host of Frap Tools modules and some carefully chosen extras. The video is a masterclass in routing, modulation, and sonic layering, offering a rare glimpse into the mechanics of integrating traditional instruments with the modular ecosystem. For those who think patch cables and piano

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29. October 2025

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Frap Tools: Polyphony, Patch Cables and the Art of Modular Keyboard Play

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take centre stage with a deep-dive into building and performing a true polyphonic modular synth—one that can be played with a keyboard and sequenced simultaneously. In this video, Francesco Gennari reconstructs his track ‘Studio No.7’ from the ground up, revealing not just the patching intricacies but also the creative decisions behind each voice. Expect a blend of classic Frap Tools elegance, clever routing, and a healthy dose of formant oscillator wizardry, all aimed at those who see their modular as more than just a wall of drones. If you’ve ever wondered how

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10. September 2025

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Frap Tools: Modular Choreography with Jerome Begin – A Composer’s Patchwork for Dance

In this episode from Frap Tools, we’re treated to a deep dive with Jerome Begin, a seasoned composer whose journey from piano lessons in Ohio to modular synth performances for contemporary dance is anything but ordinary. Begin unpacks his approach to integrating modular synthesis into choreography, revealing the practical and philosophical intersections between music, movement, and technology. The conversation is as much about patch cables and filters as it is about the expressive potential of live electronics alongside acoustic instruments. For anyone curious about how modular rigs can underpin hour-long dance pieces—or what happens when you let a Kunis filter

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9. April 2025

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Frap Tools: Dissecting Stereo Dyads and Modular Choreography in Studio No. 2

Frap Tools returns with a deep-dive into modular composition, as Francesco Gennari unpacks his latest étude, “Studio No. 2.” This video is a rare treat for anyone obsessed with stereo imaging, as Gennari demonstrates the art of crafting two-note dyads that dance across the stereo field. From piano sketches to a fully realised Eurorack patch, the walkthrough covers everything from using filters as oscillators to sequencing evolving patterns with the USTA. Expect a meticulous breakdown of patching, modulation, and the integration of external effects, all delivered with Frap Tools’ signature attention to sonic detail and workflow.

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11. September 2024

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Frap Tools: Sam Sakr on Modular Textures, Noise, and the Art of Patchwork

Frap Tools, the Italian modular maestros, host Australian producer Sam Sakr for a deep dive into the world of modular synthesis and textural sound design. Sakr, known for his work with pop heavyweights and his introspective solo project, shares his journey from drums to Eurorack, revealing how modular gear has become central to his creative process. The conversation traverses everything from patching philosophies and the role of noise, to the practical realities of mixing, collaboration, and the ever-present lure of new module ideas. If you’re curious about how a seasoned producer integrates modular into daily production, or just want patch

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13. August 2024

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Frap Tools: Modal Counterpoint Meets Modular – Trevor Tunnacliffe’s Oceanic Patchwork

What happens when Renaissance counterpoint collides with the voltage-driven world of Eurorack? In this episode from Frap Tools’ podcast, composer and multi-instrumentalist Trevor Tunnacliffe takes us through his journey from viola da gamba to modular synths, weaving early music sensibilities into the fabric of contemporary sound design. The discussion dives deep into modal counterpoint, the compositional quirks of the Unthunk collective, and the technical artistry behind a modular patch that channels the ebb and flow of ocean swells. As always with Frap Tools, the focus is on thoughtful design, sonic detail, and the creative possibilities that emerge when historical technique

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8. August 2024

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Frap Tools: Modal Counterpoint Meets Modular—Trevor Tunnacliffe’s Oceanic Patchwork

Frap Tools brings us a deep dive into the musical world of Trevor Tunnacliffe, a Vancouver-based composer whose roots in early Renaissance counterpoint intertwine with a modern modular synth ethos. In this episode of “Let’s Talk Music,” Trevor unpacks his journey from viola da gamba to Eurorack, revealing how modal counterpoint and oceanic inspiration shape his collective project, Unthunk. The discussion weaves together patch design, environmental themes, and collaborative composition, all filtered through Frap Tools’ signature lens for detail and sonic nuance. Expect a blend of historical rigor and patch-based experimentation, with plenty of voltage, timelines, and a dash of

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3. July 2024

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Frap Tools: Stepped Random Voltages Unleashed – Infinite Textures with Just Three Modules

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, deliver a masterclass in texture creation using nothing more than a sample and hold, a signal multiple, and their flagship complex oscillator. In this video, Federico demonstrates how a single stream of random voltages, multiplied and distributed, can animate a patch into a living, evolving soundscape. With the BRENSO oscillator at the core and SAPÈL generating the chaos, every clock tick brings a new timbral twist. For those who appreciate the subtle art of modulation and the unpredictable beauty of random voltages, this is a patching technique worth dissecting.

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3. April 2024

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Frap Tools CUNSA: Quadruple Filter Alchemy in Eurorack

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, present CUNSA—a quadruple multimode analog filter module that’s far more than just a filter. In this in-depth tutorial, the Frap Tools team dissect CUNSA’s core features, from classic lowpass sweeps to saturated resonance and pingable envelopes, all while revealing the module’s knack for parallel processing and organic sound shaping. If you’re after a filter that morphs from subtle seasoning to full-bore oscillator, and want to know how it actually patches up in a real rack, this video is a must-watch. Let’s see how CUNSA’s four filters, clever routing, and voltage control options

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29. March 2024

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Frap Tools: Lukas Hermann on Modular Synthesis, Literature, and the Art of Patch-Building

In this episode from Frap Tools, we dive into the world of Lukas Hermann—a German scholar, musician, and educator whose modular synth compositions straddle the line between literary inspiration and sonic abstraction. Frap Tools, renowned for their design-driven Eurorack modules, host a conversation that unpacks how Hermann’s approach to patching, modulation, and community-building shapes both his music and the broader electronic scene in Western Germany. Expect a journey through evolving textures, improvisational performance, and the philosophy of making modular synthesis accessible to all. If you’re curious about the intersection of art, education, and the unpredictable joys of patch cables, this

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