Alex Ball: From Guitar to Godular

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Alex Ball: From Guitar to Godular

Composer and synth enthusiast Alex Ball joins Nadia Struiwigh to talk creative workflows, why hardware still wins, and how his journey from guitars to modular has shaped his music – and his YouTube success.

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