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ALM TV: Maarten Vos and the Modular Cello Mindset

In this episode of ALM TV’s Busy Visits, composer and cellist Maarten Vos invites us into his Berlin studio for a reflective look at how classical training and modular synthesizers collide. ALM/Busy Circuits’ modules play a pivotal role in his hybrid sonic world, blending acoustic expressivity with electronic freedom. Vos shares why patching is never routine, how each rack becomes its own little island, and what makes modules like Pamela’s Workout and MCF X2 essential in his creative toolkit. For anyone curious about the intersection of strings, patch cables and emotional sound design, this is a fascinating insight into a

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Frap Tools: Interaction, Free Will, and Modular Awareness with Isabella Forciniti

In this episode from Frap Tools, Italian sound artist and researcher Isabella Forciniti takes centre stage, delving into the crossroads of digital networking, environmental data, and modular synthesis. Frap Tools, renowned for their design-forward Eurorack modules, host a conversation that moves from Isabella’s rural Italian roots to her explorations of interaction and improvisation in electronic music. The discussion is a deep dive into how boundaries, silence, and tactile engagement shape her approach to modular performance. Along the way, Isabella unpacks her patching philosophy, the role of silence and effects, and the ongoing importance of visibility for women and non-binary artists

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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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