Getting Started with Semi-Modular Synthesizers (feat. Sarah Belle Reid)

Getting started with modular synths can be daunting — but semi-modular synthesizers can be an affordable + accessible entry point, providing a streamlined workflow and a huge range of musical possibilities. In this video, our friend ‪@sarahbellereid‬ walks through some of the advantages and disadvantages of semi-modular synths. She then offers recommendations of some of her favorite instruments for folks new to modular and semi-modular gear: namely, the Moog Mavis, the Cre8audio East Beast and West Pest, and the Make Noise 0-Coast. Get started learning modular synthesis with Sarah Belle Reid's FREE online course: https://www.soundandsynthesis.com/fir... Or, join the waitlist for her full program, Learning Sound & Synthesis: https://www.soundandsynthesis.com/wai... Learn more about our favorite semimodular gear: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal... Scope out a brief history of the idea of so-called "East Coast" and "West Coast" synthesis: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal... 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What is a Semi-Modular Synthesizer? 2:28 East Coast + West Coast—What Does it Mean? 4:17 Moog Mavis 7:28 Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Modular East Beast 10:56 Cre8audio + Pittsburgh Modular West Pest 15:39 Make Noise 0-Coast 20:25 Takeaways + Next Steps Don't forget to Like and Subscribe for more videos about synthesizers, effect pedals, modular synths, and more! +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more! Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal Follow us on our socials: Follow us on Instagram.   / perfect_circuit   Follow us on Facebook   / perfectcircuitaudio