Foundations
Start with signal flow, modulation basics, and first sound design patches.
- CV vs audio
- oscillator, filter, VCA
- envelopes and LFOs
Foundations
Lesson 02: CV Vs Audio
Learn the core distinction between heard signals and control signals.
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Theory
One of the most important modular concepts is the difference between:
- audio signals
- control voltage signals
Audio is what you hear.
CV is what changes behavior.
Examples of CV:
- pitch
- filter cutoff movement
- volume envelopes
- LFO motion
Practical Rule
Ask two questions whenever you patch something:
- Is this signal meant to be heard?
- Or is it meant to control another parameter?
Patch Idea
LFO -> Filter cutoff
Oscillator -> Filter inputThe oscillator is audio.
The LFO is control.
Practice
Build a simple patch and test three signals:
- oscillator to output
- LFO to filter cutoff
- envelope to VCA level
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Hybrid routing overview
The first system diagram connects the modular engine, DAW layer, and visual output layer.