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25. September 2024

Frap Tools Turns the Tables: Feeding Filters into Oscillators for Sonic Mayhem

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a classic patching paradigm and flip it on its head in this video. Instead of the usual oscillator-into-filter routine, they demonstrate what happens when you send a filter’s output into an oscillator—using their own CUNSA filter and BRENSO oscillator modules. The result? A journey into unconventional FM territory, with cross-modulation, pinged filters, and a taste of creative chaos. If you’re curious about how filters can become modulation sources and want to see just how far you can push a Eurorack setup, this demo is a must-watch.

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28. August 2024

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Frap Tools FALISTRI: Quadrature, Super Exponential Shapes and Patch Alchemy

Frap Tools returns with another deep-dive into the FALISTRI, their flagship movement generator that’s become a staple for modulation junkies and envelope sculptors alike. In this video, the Italian brand’s penchant for design-driven modular thinking is on full display, as they unravel advanced patching tricks that push FALISTRI far beyond its manual. From double quadrature to cross-patched exponential envelopes, the tutorial is a reminder that even after half a decade, this module still has new sonic territory to chart. If you’re after modulation with character and envelopes that defy the norm, this one’s for you.

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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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24. July 2024

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Frap Tools CUNSA: Unconventional Filter Patching Explored

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take their CUNSA filter for a spin off the beaten path in this video. Instead of sticking to classic filtering, they dive into stereo manipulation, triggers as audio, and gates as modulators, showing just how versatile a filter module can be in a Eurorack setup. The patching is hands-on and exploratory, with a strong emphasis on modulation, semi-normalled connections, and creative routing. If you’re the sort who wonders what happens when you patch a gate into a resonance input, this demonstration is right up your alley. The video’s spirit is all about

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10. July 2024

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Frap Tools CUNSA: Chasing the ‘Liquid Filter’ Grail

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular, dive headfirst into the murky waters of ‘liquid filter’ territory with their CUNSA module. In this detailed video, they dissect what makes a filter ‘liquid’—a term as slippery as it is subjective—and demonstrate how CUNSA’s flexible architecture can be coaxed into this coveted sonic zone. With a focus on amplitude, character shaping, and modulation, the presentation is a patcher’s delight, brimming with practical tips and hands-on examples. If you’ve ever wondered how to wring Roland-esque sizzle or syrupy sweeps from a modern Eurorack filter, this is essential viewing.

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20. June 2024

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Frap Tools: Tim Davies on Modular Jazz, House, and the Art of the Patch

Frap Tools brings us an in-depth conversation with Tim Davies, a modular synth artist and drummer whose background in physics and jazz informs his unique approach to electronic music. In this episode, Tim unpacks his journey from jazz trumpet to modular synthesis, revealing how the modular format enables him to weave together layered soundscapes that blur the lines between jazz, house, and experimental electronics. Expect a deep dive into compositional strategies, patch breakdowns, and the subtle art of modulation—plus a look at how Frap Tools’ modules fit into Tim’s creative workflow. For anyone interested in the crossroads of jazz harmony

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6. June 2024

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Frap Tools 411: Quad VCA Chameleon for Modular Patchers

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a deep dive into their 411 quad linear VCA—a module that might have slipped under the radar at Superbooth thanks to flashier neighbours, but proves itself a workhorse in any Eurorack setup. In this detailed video, Giovanni from Frap Tools demonstrates the 411’s flexibility, from nuanced CV processing to clever audio routing and mixing. The focus here is on practical patch examples, showing how the 411 adapts to everything from amplitude modulation to sequential switching. If you’re after a VCA that does more than just open and close, this is one

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1. May 2024

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Frap Tools: Tactile Dialogues and Modular Free Will – An Interview with Isabella Forciniti

In this deep-dive episode from Frap Tools, Italian sound artist Isabella Forciniti takes centre stage, exploring the fertile intersection of modular synthesis, environmental data, and interactive performance. Known for her hybrid setups and a penchant for tactile control, Isabella discusses her artistic journey from southern Italy to Vienna’s experimental scene, her patching philosophy, and the societal themes woven through her work. The conversation, true to Frap Tools’ detailed and design-driven style, offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a performer who treats limitations as creative fuel and views modular synths as instruments for both sonic and social exploration. If

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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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