VCV-Rack 2 is a freely available modular software synthesizer. VCV-Rack simulates a Eurorack
that can be internally connected to virtual and even real MIDI devices via both USB and MIDI
connections. By default VCV-Rack includes various modules in the form of VCOs LFOs mixers
and many more. There is also a wide range of additional installable modules called plugins.
VCV-Rack 2 can also be used as a VST plugin in a DAW. The successful author Erik Bartmann
describes on more than 310 pages (DinA4 format) with numerous four-color screenshots photos
and illustrations the installation and use of the modular synthesizer. He also sheds light on
the physical and musical background of electronic sound generation. Numerous modules and
plugins are presented in depth in the book. The entry into the world of modular synthesizers is
easy and free with VCV-Rack. If you don't really know yet how everything works in a modular
synthesizer and which possibilities of extensions there are this software solution is perfect
for you. If you are seriously interested in the world of modular synthesizers and don't want to
spend money on hardware for the time being you can't get around VCV-Rack. The knowledge and
skills gathered here can be fully transferred and applied to a modular synthesizer consisting
of physical hardware.
