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Frap Tools: Cross-FM, Fake Polyphony and Modular Mute Sorcery – A Performance Dissected

Frap Tools delivers another deep-dive into the modular trenches, this time with Francesco Gennari at the helm, dissecting a performance that’s equal parts technical showcase and creative experiment. The video unpacks the art of cross-FM using the Brenso oscillator, conjuring fake polyphony with the Verbos Multi Delay Processor, and wrangling mutes for maximum musical impact via the QSC mixer and Usta sequencer. Expect a patch breakdown that’s as much about clever modulation and routing as it is about raw sonic character—classic Frap Tools, with a focus on how each module shapes the performance. For those who like their modular with

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