In this video I'll break down various pros and cons of working with modular synthesizers—with the intention of sharing different perspectives and areas to consider, so that you can assess what kinds of tools might work best for you, given your creative goals. Specific areas I'll focus on are the learning curve associated with modular synths, issues around immediacy of use, fitting into existing musical contexts, repeatability, and price.
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Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, active in the fields of electroacoustic trumpet performance, intermedia arts, music technology, and improvisation.
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TIMESTAMPS:
2:08 The Learning Curve
8:16 The Issue of Immediacy
12:20 Making "Real" Music
21:23 Repeatability
27:26 Price
30:22 Conclusions