The Makers of Modular

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If anyone's interest is piqued (and who here wouldn't want to twiddle those knobs and sliders?), the excellent (and active) VCV Rack offers an OS software alternative with both free and paid modules available: https://vcvrack.com

It has also recently become available on iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mirack/id1468259834

It is not the same experience as touching real hardware, but it can be a stepping stone without incurring the expense of an actual modular system.

Note that miRack is unaffiliated with VCV and is a third-party fork of an old 2017 version. None of the VCV plugins from 2018-2019 are available for it.

It looks like the app makers have to port over the plugins that are available in the app too, so older ones may not be available either. At least that’s what the App Store text leads me to think.

Still, as someone who’s very interested in getting into modular, $8 for a few hundred modules that I can use with my other iOS audio apps is a great deal! I expect to lose track of time very soon...

I've recently completed my own semi-modular synth build, having deemed buying eurorack both too expensive and too easy: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YDSY4Wo34hvZuDJT6

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