What Will I Learn?
- You will learn how to operate the three Rows in SEQ-3.
- You will learn how to use SEQ-3 for Frequency Modulation.
- You will learn how to connect multiple systems to SEQ-3.
- You will learn use Control Voltage to manipulate SEQ-3.
Requirements
To complete this tutorial learners will need to have the following:
- The software application VCV Rack installed
- Access to the Internet
- An account created on www.vcvrack.com
- Fundamental plugins installed
Difficulty
This tutorial is at an Beginner level.
Description
Learn how to operate the three Rows in SEQ-3.
SEQ-3 gives us a unique output for each of the three Rows. By connected to these we can send out our unique VC signals for each row. Along with the unique CV signal SEQ-3 outputs a common Gate signal.
Learn how to use SEQ-3 for Frequency Modulation.
Each of the dials in each of the Rows can be used to manipulate and oscillator. Each dial can be set to a specific position which in turn will alter the pitch of a connected oscillator. Choosing specific pitches in a row will allow you to create a melody. This can be achieved by connecting the ROW output to the V/OCT input of an oscillator. The raw signal from these dials will change the pitch but not adhere to a tonal center. You can use a module like JW Mondules' Quantizer to organize the control voltage signal into a tonal center for making music.
Learn how to connect multiple systems to SEQ-3.
SEQ-3 allows us to output separate sounds from each of the three rows. That can be used to create interesting polyphony. I show how this is done in the video tutorial.
Learn use Control Voltage to manipulate SEQ-3.
Using a module such as an LFO we can control various functions of SEQ-3. Clock Reset and Steps can all be controlled using Control Voltage. In the video tutorial I provide instruction on how this can be done.
VCV Rack is an open source application, which means that it is free for everyone to use. Please consider going to the developers' website and show your support for the project - http://www.vcvrack.com
I hope you enjoy this tutorial. If you have any specific questions for me feel free to leave it in the comments of this post and I will do my best to get back to you with an answer.
Video Tutorial
Curriculum
Learn VCV Rack Modular Synthesis Series
VCV Rack - Modular Synthesis, Plugin Manager, Customize UI
VCV Rack - VC Mixer, Patching, & VCO-1 to VC Mixer
VCV Rack - 1st Setup, Multi-Outputs and Audio Interface
VCV Rack - Scope, MIDI, Organizational Tools
VCV Rack - Delay Module - Time, Mix, Feedback
VCV Rack - VCO-1 & VCO-2 and Their Functions
VCV Rack - 8vert and Waveform Inversion
VCV Rack - Autodafe Modules - Keyboard, BPM Clock, LFO
VCV Rack - Autodafe Modules - Reverb & Phaser
VCV Rack - ADSR - Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
VCV Rack - VCA , Linear Inputs & Exponential Inputs
VCV Rack - JW Modules' Simple Clock, Quantizer & WavHead
VCV Rack - JW Module Full Scope
Learn Hydrogen Drum Machine Series
Hydrogen - Rhythmic Resolution
Hydrogen - Effective Beat Making
Hydrogen - Song Editor, ADSR, Importing DrumKits from Respositories
Hydrogen - Humanize (Velocity, Timing & Swing)
Hydrogen - New Instruments, Loading Samples & Multiple Sample Sounds
Hydrogen - Beat Counter, BPM & Other Tempo Tools
Learn Helm Series
Helm 1st Oscillator Video Tutorial
Helm 2nd Oscillator Video Tutorial
Learn Audacity Series
If you would like to learn how to use the open source sound recording and editing software Audacity then have a look at these tutorials:
1 How to Create a New Audacity Project
2 How to Open or Import Audio Files in Audacity
5 How to Save an Audacity Project
7 How to Set Input Volume Levels
8 How to Export MP3 and WAV Files
9 How to Select and Delete Sound
ACTIVITY 1 - My First Recording
10 How to use Undo and History in Audacity
12 How to Use the Time Shift Tool
13 How to Use the Change Pitch Effect
ACTIVITY 2 - Make Your Voice Sound Like a Chipmunk
14 How to Use the Fade In & Fade Out Effects
15 How to Download Sound Samples from the Internet
16 How to Use the Amplify Effect
ACTIVITY 3 - Multitrack Recording in Audacity - Beatbox
21 How to Use the Change Tempo Effect
22 How to Use the Equalization Effect
ACTIVITY 4 - How to Mess Up a Piece of Music
25 How to Remove Vocals from a Recording
SETUP - How to Install the LAME Encoder
Logo - http://tytel.org/helm
Logo - https://www.audacityteam.org/
Logo - http://www.hydrogen-music.org/hcms/
Logo - https://www.vcvrack.com
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