While math is everywhere in sound synthesis, it doesn't always ask for attention. This tutorial looks at three examples: making a patch velocitysensitive, seeing how lowpass filters relate to amplitude, and using comparators to make a looping envelope. By lifting the veil on a few simple ideas, take The Grid (and any modular environment) to a new level.

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Contents:
0:08 Math: it's all around us
1:10 Logical functions too
2:05 Task 1: Velocity as an amplitude control
3:24 Level Scaler for range
4:03 Using decibels is nicer
4:32 Task 2: What is a lowpass filter?
5:45 LPF makes things slow…
6:22 …now we can slow other signals
7:20 Lag is a filter set in time
7:55 Task 3: building a looping envelope
8:43 Talk thru how this should work
9:13 When the envelope reaches zero…
9:48 …AND the note is still held, retriever
10:39 Details, like routing feedback…
11:10 …merge the triggers with OR…
11:57 …and short logic signals help OR work
12:50 It loops! Go crazy!

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