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13. August 2024

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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17. July 2024

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Frap Tools Dynamics 2806: Compressing Bass with Italian Precision

Frap Tools, the Italian modular artisans, step outside the rack with the Dynamics 2806—a compressor designed to wrangle bass lines with surgical finesse. In this studio walkthrough, the team demonstrates how the 2806 adapts to both fingerstyle and picked bass, showing off its nuanced controls and tonal shaping abilities. From fast attack times to parallel compression and sidechain contouring, the video is a deep dive into how this unit can sculpt, saturate, and tame low-end energy. For those who obsess over dynamics and crave hands-on control, this is a revealing look at what the 2806 brings to the table.

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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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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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26. June 2024

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Frap Tools Tames the Studio: Acoustic Guitar Compression with the Dynamics 2806

Frap Tools, the Italian modular maestros, step into the studio spotlight with their Dynamics 2806 compressor, aiming it squarely at the nuanced world of acoustic guitar processing. In this detailed walkthrough, the team explores how the 2806 shapes, controls, and enhances guitar tracks—without sacrificing their natural character. From classic and post modes to creative parallel processing, the video demonstrates both technical finesse and sonic artistry. For anyone obsessed with signal flow and the subtleties of compression, this is a revealing look at what the 2806 brings to a real-world studio patch.

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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

Frap Tools 411, Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools USTA

27. May 2024

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Frap Tools Dynamics 2806: Taming Kick Drums with Precision Compression

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular and studio hardware, step into the world of dynamic processing with the Dynamics 2806. In this studio-focused video, they team up with Federico Ascari to put the 2806 through its paces on a kick drum track, diving deep into compression, expansion, and the subtle art of shaping transients. The session is a hands-on exploration of how the 2806’s fast attack, classic mode, and expander can sculpt and polish a kick, offering a glimpse into the module’s real-world strengths. For those who obsess over punch, clarity, and dynamic nuance, this is a revealing look

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