Repository

https://github.com/ValleyAudio/ValleyRackFree

Learn the function of sync in modular synthesis and how to manipulate sync in Valley's Dexter module for VCV Rack.

What Will I Learn?

You will learn what is sync in sound synthesis
You will learn what is a sync event
You will learn how syncing is done in Dexter
You will learn the characteristics of the 15 sync modes in Dexter

Lesson Files and Resources

Dexter Manual
Background on Algorithms
Download Rack and many modules here - https://vcvrack.com/
Download my VCV Rack patch for this tutorial from my Github repository https://github.com/buckydurddle/Valley-Modules

Requirements

To complete this tutorial learners will need to have the following:

VCV Rack installed on a Mac, Windows or Linux computer
Valley's module pack installed

Difficulty

This tutorial is at an advanced level.

Description

This tutorial explores how to manipulate the sync feature in Dexter.

Learn what is sync in sound synthesis

To understand sync we must understand the geography of a waveform. A sound wave has a cycle which starts at the zero line, moves to its maximum positive position, returns to zero, moves to maximum negative and returns again to zero. This is one full cycle.

This is an example of two waves which are out of sync:

When syncing two waveform we force both waves to begin their cycle at exactly the same moment.

This is an example of the same two waves but now in sync:

Learn what is a sync event

A sync event happens with a wave moves into a positive voltage position. The instant this happens is referred to as a sync event.

Learn how syncing is done in Dexter

The operators in Dexter modulate each other. They do this in order 4 to 3 to 2 to 1. When syncing the same order is used. Operator 4 sends sync signals to operator 3 and so on.

Dexter allows you to choose a variety of forms of sync. You are given 15 different options for controlling how an operator responds to a sync event. You can choose the different sync options in the settings for each of the operators.

Learn the characteristics of the 15 sync modes in Dexter

In the video tutorial we cover the unique characteristics of each of these 15 sync modes.

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.

Cheers,

Hive account@buckydurddle

Video Tutorial

Curriculum

Learn VCV Rack Modular Synthesis Series

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If you would like to learn how to use the open source modular synthesis DAW VCV Rack then have a look at these tutorials:

Dexter Part 1 - Operators and Overview
Dexter Part 2 - Wavetable Syntheis
Dexter Part 3 - Read Phaser Shape Modes

Click here for @buckydurddle's guide to VCV Rack

Learn MuseScore2 Series

Learn Hydrogen Drum Machine Series

If you would like to learn how to use the open source drum machine Hydrogen then have a look at these tutorials:

Click here for @buckydurddle's guide to Hydrogen

Learn Helm Series

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If you would like to learn how to use the open source sound software synth Helm then have a look at these tutorials:

Click here for @buckydurddle's guide to Helm

Learn Audacity Series

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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: