Groove3 Low End Modular Explained

If you're excited about using NI's new Low End Modular synth but aren't sure where to start, search no more. In this Low End Modular video course, synth expert Larry Holcombe will walk you through the instrument and show you everything you need to know in order to start using it in your productions right away. You'll learn how to blend different sound sources, sculpt the sound through filters and envelopes, add modulation with LFOs, and more. By the end of this Low End Modular course, you'll be ready to start laying down some serious sounds on your next track. These Low End Modular videos are designed for new users.

Larry starts with a brief overview of the instrument and West Coast-style modular synthesis in general, which differs a bit from the East Coast-style offerings from Moog, Roland, and the like. You'll get a quick tour of the interface and a hint at some of the sounds that this instrument can make, so you'll know what's to come.

Then you'll explore the Main Page tab, where you have access to the four different sound sources as well as some EQ and macro controls for quick adjustments. Next up is the Mixer page, where you're able to adjust the levels of each sound source along with the effects available: Space, Echo, and Dirt. Over the rest of the course, you'll learn about the other features, including the Edit page (adjusting filters, envelopes, modulation intensity, etc.) and Animate page (step sequencer, LFOs), both of which present vast opportunities for additional sound design.

Modular synthesis can open a whole new world of sonic exploration, and Low End Modular is a perfect entry point for the inexperienced. This Low End Modular course is the best and quickest way to get up to speed on this impressive instrument, and you'll be truly amazed at the sheer variety of sounds you'll be able to draw from it after completing it. Read the Low End Modular video tutorial descriptions to learn more about this synth and how to use it in your productions. Step into a new world of sonic exploration... Watch "Low End Modular Explained®" now!

What You Will Learn:

-Interface layout and basic information about modular synthesis

-Blending up to four different sound sources to generate complex, evolving sounds

-Adding character and depth to the sound with the onboard effects Space, Echo, and Dirt

-Shaping the sounds via the filter/envelopes and adding movement and modulation with the LFOs and step sequencer

-And more!