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Create your own modular system, for free.

If youve ever wanted to get into modular synthesis but dont have the cash to start your own system, a new piece of free software could be the answer.

Automatonism is a new modular synthesizer madein the Pure Data programming language by PhD studentJohan Eriksson. It has a basic interface, but sportsan impressive67 built-in modules that can be patched together to create wild sounds and sequences.

The interface looks a little overwhelming, butEriksson has designed it to be as easy to understand as possible. It doesnt need any prior knowledge of Pure Data to work, and mimics the signal flow of the popular Eurorack format.It also allows you to build and modify your own modules if you want to go deeper.

To make things easier for beginners,Erickson has created a series of synth recipes with presets to get you started and accompanying tutorial videos. They detail a simple subtractive synth, a west coast system and one explaining how to use a clock module to make rhythms.

Automatonism isnt the only modular synth available in software, but unlike NIs Reaktor 6,Ericksons system is completely free and totally open source. It needsPure Data to be installed to run, but thats also free to download.

If you want to know what kind of music can be made with Automatonism, Erickson has a seven track album available at Bandcamp. Find theAutomatonismsoftware and a guide to installing and using it here.

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