Sonar Traffic

Modular synthesis

3 lessons of 3 hours.

Thursday evening 5, 12 and 19 March 2026, starting at 19:00.

Do you want to go in deep and learn almost all about the workings of those electronic spaghetti monsters? Then this is the course for you.

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?

A comprehensive introduction to the world of modular synthesizers. Almost everything is covered, from a bit of history to the many concepts and connections in the modular synthesizer ecosystem to handy patch examples.

WHAT DO WE NEED?

You don’t need expensive hardware modular to participate, the course is mainly taught in the free software VCV Rack (windows/mac/linux).

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WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW?

Extensive prior knowledge is not necessary. It helps if you have a little bit of musical knowledge (what is pitch, what is rhythm) and a little bit of knowledge about electricity (what is voltage).

AND THEN?

After the end of the course, you will receive a PDF on all topics covered. In addition, there will be an online question hour a week after the course.

ANYTHING ELSE?

This course is taught in groups of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 people and is in English unless there are only Dutch speaking participants. The course takes place in Den Dolder.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The costs are 275 euros including VAT and you can register at lessons@sonartraffic.nl using the subject “Modular synthesis”. Registration closes on March 2.