In this video I share different techniques for connecting acoustic instruments into your modular synth setup using VCV Rack. We'll take a look at how to add effects and process external sound sources using VCV Rack, how to use your acoustic instruments as control and modulation sources for your modular synth patches, and how to use VCV Rack as a hub between your acoustic instrument and other hardware synths or MIDI capable gear.
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Buy an audio interface to connect your acoustic instruments & mics to VCV Rack (affiliate links help out my channel—thank you!)
MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio Interface: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fmotu-ultralite-mk5.html
iConnectivity AUDIO4c USB-C Audio Interface: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ficonnectivity-audio4c.html
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mk3 USB Audio Interface: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ffocusrite-scarlett-2i2-mk3.html
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Mk3 USB Audio Interface: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Ffocusrite-scarlett-18i20-mk3.html
Expert Sleepers Eurorack Audio + CV Interface: https://link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/S0BERUlFSUBFSEZMREZATEpITA?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fexpert-sleepers-es-9.html
Check out Omri's full symposium replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnipBoTOQ2g&t=13398s
Video Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:05 Getting External Sound into VCV Rack
5:00 Using VCV to Process Acoustic Instruments: Demo #1
7:05 Using VCV to Process Acoustic Instruments: Demo #2
8:11 Using VCV to Process Acoustic Instruments: Demo #3
10:06 Using External Sound as Control Sources: Demo #1
13:17 Using External Sound as Control Sources: Demo #2
14:59 Using VCV Rack as a Hub to Connection Other Hardware
Sarah Belle Reid is a Canadian performer-composer, active in the fields of electroacoustic trumpet performance, intermedia arts, music technology, and improvisation.
www.sarahbellereid.com