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19. November 2025

Frap Tools: Wiring a Grand Piano into the Modular Matrix

Frap Tools takes us on a meticulous journey into the world of electroacoustic composition, where the elegant resonance of a Yamaha C3 grand piano is woven into the fabric of a modular synth patch. In this detailed walkthrough, Francesco Gennari demonstrates how acoustic and electronic elements can be made to converse, not merely coexist, using a host of Frap Tools modules and some carefully chosen extras. The video is a masterclass in routing, modulation, and sonic layering, offering a rare glimpse into the mechanics of integrating traditional instruments with the modular ecosystem. For those who think patch cables and piano

Disting EX, Doepfer Lopass Gate, Ears, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Noise Engineering Imitor Versio, Random Source NTO, Rode NT55, Yamaha C3

13. August 2025

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Frap Tools: Counterpoint and Cross-FM – A Modular Dialogue in Studio No. 5

Frap Tools delivers a masterclass in modular counterpoint with Francesco Gennari’s performance of ‘Studio No. 5’, where analog and digital timbres collide in a carefully orchestrated patch. This video isn’t just a performance—it’s a deep dive into the mechanics of cross-FM, voice layering, and the subtle art of modular composition. With a rig built around Brenso, Hertz Donut MK1, and a host of supporting modules, Gennari demonstrates how to weave three independent voices into a coherent, evolving narrative. Expect a blend of technical insight, patching tricks, and a clear-eyed look at how different synthesis techniques interact within a Eurorack ecosystem.

Desmodus Versio, Disting EX, Doepfer Low Pass Gate, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 411, Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools QSC Mixer, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Hertz Donut MK1, Optomix, SEM VCF

21. May 2025

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Frap Tools USTA in Action: Polyrhythms and Polymeters in Francesco Gennari’s Modular Labyrinth

Frap Tools returns with a deep-dive into the art of modular sequencing, as Francesco Gennari unpacks his composition ‘Studio No.3’ using the USTA sequencer as the central brain. This video is a patch-by-patch breakdown of a performance that weaves together four voices, intricate polyrhythms, and a blend of classic and digital modules. Expect a detailed exploration of how rhythmic structures, random modulation, and live pattern changes can transform a modular rig into a living, breathing instrument. For those who care about patch logic, modulation sources, and the subtle interplay of voices, this is a masterclass in Eurorack composition, Frap Tools

Disting EX, Doepfer Low Pass Gate, Doepfer SEM Filter, Empress Zoia, Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools USTA, Make Noise Optomix, Piston Honda MKIII, QSC Mixer