200e

Consider starting out with a fully functioning and nice sounding patch. Let your students interact with it. Then tear it all apart and go over some basics.

I find the 259e the most difficult module to describe. You might lose their interest if you delve into its technical aspects.

Contrary to most (always have to keep it interesting!), I would say that talking about harmonics is not so important. I think most people are confused about the frequency domain, and it's not a subject you can dabble in without creating more confusion. It should be enough to know that when the knob is twisted the sound changes. Instead of talking about frequencies and harmonics, perhaps just speak in terms of "bass" and "treble." Terms that most are familiar with, and close enough, I think. I think CV control is a simpler concept and probably a better choice given limited time and interest.

Doug

--- In 200e@yahoogroups.com, "jeshuaew" <jeshuaew@...> wrote:
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> Hi, I'm a student at Berklee College of Music. We have an analog synth studio that is home to a beautiful 18 rack system. I have been using it quite a bit lately and want to give a class on the basics within the system. If you guys could go back to when you were first learning synthesis / modular systems what would you want to learn? And what modules confused you the most on your 200e system? 
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> Thanks!
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