YOUTUBER: Frap Tools

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19. March 2025

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Frap Tools Usta: Sequencing the Emerson Trick – Modular Mayhem in Motion

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Frap Tools Usta: Sequencing the Emerson Trick – Modular Mayhem in Motion

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a deep dive into the art of recreating Keith Emerson’s legendary Karn Evil 9 sequencer stunt using their Usta sequencer. Rather than chasing note-for-note accuracy, this video zeroes in on the mechanics of programming a sequence that accelerates into audio-rate chaos and then stops itself—no frantic knob twiddling required. Expect a patch-oriented exploration, with the Usta’s multi-track flexibility, voltage slides, and clever gate tricks all put to the test. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your modular rig to pull off a self-destructing, Emerson-style climax, this is a must-watch.

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5. March 2025

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Frap Tools: Triggers and Bursts—Beyond the Sequence

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Frap Tools: Triggers and Bursts—Beyond the Sequence

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take us on a deep dive into the world of triggers and clock bursts—showing there’s far more to these pulses than just driving a step sequencer. In this video, Giovanni demonstrates how modules like Bagài, Cunsa, and Falistri can transform simple triggers into dynamic, melodic elements and textural bursts. Expect clever patching, filter pinging, and envelope trickery, all delivered with Frap Tools’ signature attention to sonic detail. If you thought triggers were just for starting envelopes, prepare to have your patch cables untangled.

26. February 2025

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

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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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19. February 2025

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

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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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29. January 2025

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Frap Tools: Crafting Dynamic Stereo with Cunsa and Fumana

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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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30. October 2024

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Frap Tools: Mat Watson, Modular Systems and the Art of Distorting Time

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Frap Tools: Mat Watson, Modular Systems and the Art of Distorting Time

Australian multi-instrumentalist Mat Watson sits down with Frap Tools for a deep dive into his modular synthesis philosophy, blending the wilds of the EMS Synthi with the precision of Eurorack. This episode of “Let’s Talk Music” is less a product demo and more a journey through Watson’s patching mindset—where voltage, rhythm, and sound design collide. Expect thoughtful musings on the evolution of musical discovery, hands-on patch breakdowns using Frap Tools modules, and a candid discussion about challenging the defaults in both music and modular workflows. If you’re after patch inspiration or just want to hear how a seasoned artist bends

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25. September 2024

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Frap Tools Turns the Tables: Feeding Filters into Oscillators for Sonic Mayhem

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Frap Tools Turns the Tables: Feeding Filters into Oscillators for Sonic Mayhem

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a classic patching paradigm and flip it on its head in this video. Instead of the usual oscillator-into-filter routine, they demonstrate what happens when you send a filter’s output into an oscillator—using their own CUNSA filter and BRENSO oscillator modules. The result? A journey into unconventional FM territory, with cross-modulation, pinged filters, and a taste of creative chaos. If you’re curious about how filters can become modulation sources and want to see just how far you can push a Eurorack setup, this demo is a must-watch.

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11. September 2024

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

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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

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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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14. August 2024

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Frap Tools Gets Nasty: Distortion and Sidechaining 808s with the Dynamics 2806

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Frap Tools Gets Nasty: Distortion and Sidechaining 808s with the Dynamics 2806

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, step into the studio to put their Dynamics 2806 compressor through its paces on a modern 808 bass line. This video isn’t about polite compression—it’s a deep dive into saturation, distortion, and sidechain tricks, all tailored for the punch and presence needed in contemporary electronic mixes. With a focus on real-world patching and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways the 2806 can reshape your low end, Frap Tools show off both the technical finesse and creative chaos this unit can unleash. If you’re after more than just transparent gain control, this one’s for

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