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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

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10. September 2025

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Frap Tools: Modular Choreography with Jerome Begin – A Composer’s Patchwork for Dance

In this episode from Frap Tools, we’re treated to a deep dive with Jerome Begin, a seasoned composer whose journey from piano lessons in Ohio to modular synth performances for contemporary dance is anything but ordinary. Begin unpacks his approach to integrating modular synthesis into choreography, revealing the practical and philosophical intersections between music, movement, and technology. The conversation is as much about patch cables and filters as it is about the expressive potential of live electronics alongside acoustic instruments. For anyone curious about how modular rigs can underpin hour-long dance pieces—or what happens when you let a Kunis filter

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2. April 2025

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Frap Tools Bagài: Turning Aliasing into Analogue Alchemy

Aliasing is usually the bane of digital audio, but Frap Tools flips the script with Bagài, an all-analogue module that weaponises this artefact for creative sound design. In their latest video, Frap Tools demonstrates how Bagài’s sample and hold circuit, paired with flexible clocking and bit crushing, transforms unwanted digital grit into a palette of evolving textures and modulation sources. As ever, Frap Tools’ approach is both methodical and musical, offering a glimpse into how a well-designed utility can become the secret sauce in a modular patch. If you thought aliasing was just a digital nuisance, this demo might just

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26. February 2025

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Frap Tools: Ben Carey on Feedback Patching, Tactile Design and Resonant Modular Workflows

In this episode from Frap Tools, Australian composer and educator Ben Carey takes us through his journey from classical saxophone to the unpredictable world of modular synthesis. The conversation dives deep into the tactile joys of patching, the creative divide between building custom instruments and using ready-made synths, and the unique character of feedback and resonance in modular patches. With a dry wit and a patch-oriented perspective, the discussion unpacks not just the technical details of Carey’s latest patch, but also the philosophical and practical reasons why hands-on control and generative processes remain at the heart of inspiring electronic music.

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29. January 2025

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Frap Tools: Crafting Dynamic Stereo with Cunsa and Fumana

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, return with a patching technique that brings together their Cunsa and Fumana modules for a stereo experience that’s both wide and precise. In this video, Giovanni demonstrates how to spread a mono signal across the stereo field while keeping the low end firmly anchored in the centre—a trick that’s as practical as it is sonically satisfying. The approach leans on Fumana’s odd/even band outputs and Cunsa’s flexible filtering, showing how these modules interact to sculpt a mix-ready sound. Expect a deep dive into filter routing, modulation, and the sort of patch logic

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11. September 2024

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Frap Tools: Sam Sakr on Modular Textures, Noise, and the Art of Patchwork

Frap Tools, the Italian modular maestros, host Australian producer Sam Sakr for a deep dive into the world of modular synthesis and textural sound design. Sakr, known for his work with pop heavyweights and his introspective solo project, shares his journey from drums to Eurorack, revealing how modular gear has become central to his creative process. The conversation traverses everything from patching philosophies and the role of noise, to the practical realities of mixing, collaboration, and the ever-present lure of new module ideas. If you’re curious about how a seasoned producer integrates modular into daily production, or just want patch

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28. August 2024

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Frap Tools FALISTRI: Quadrature, Super Exponential Shapes and Patch Alchemy

Frap Tools returns with another deep-dive into the FALISTRI, their flagship movement generator that’s become a staple for modulation junkies and envelope sculptors alike. In this video, the Italian brand’s penchant for design-driven modular thinking is on full display, as they unravel advanced patching tricks that push FALISTRI far beyond its manual. From double quadrature to cross-patched exponential envelopes, the tutorial is a reminder that even after half a decade, this module still has new sonic territory to chart. If you’re after modulation with character and envelopes that defy the norm, this one’s for you.

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24. July 2024

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Frap Tools CUNSA: Unconventional Filter Patching Explored

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take their CUNSA filter for a spin off the beaten path in this video. Instead of sticking to classic filtering, they dive into stereo manipulation, triggers as audio, and gates as modulators, showing just how versatile a filter module can be in a Eurorack setup. The patching is hands-on and exploratory, with a strong emphasis on modulation, semi-normalled connections, and creative routing. If you’re the sort who wonders what happens when you patch a gate into a resonance input, this demonstration is right up your alley. The video’s spirit is all about

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