One Volt Per Octave
Thinking tools for an intentional synth relationship.
One volt buys 12 tones of synth so they say,
but the want of a synth is much harder to weigh —
so glance in the glass,
pick a name, let it pass,
then go out and make something today.
One question to help you find what you actually want from a synth today — then a nudge back to the music, bleeps or noise.
Where to start
Shared language and tools for a more intentional, less frustrating relationship with synthesizers. No hype, no buying advice — just frameworks that help you choose well and enjoy the choosing.
- The Manifesto ten habits of mind for thoughtful, independent music-making · CC0
- Synthesizers, Engagement & the Myth of GAS how tools shape creative engagement, and why intent beats rules about gear · CC BY 4.0
- The Room Before the Instrument why the space around the instrument is what sustains flow · CC BY 4.0
- The Evaluation Framework a one-page way to weigh any synth — function, engagement, constraint · HTML & PDF
- AI Synth Analysis Tool an experimental tool that applies the framework to compare synths, low-hype · external
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