When composing and performing ambient music with modular synths, modulation is often the hidden engine behind slowly unfolding textures. Whether I’m sculpting slow-moving drones or building generative patches that evolve over hours, I find that the right modulation source – especially ones that allow for randomness, attenuation, and interconnection – can shape the entire sonic landscape.
Below are some of my personal favorites and recent finds that I think really shine in ambient and generative music contexts. Some are beloved classics I’ve used for years, and others are fresh arrivals that open new possibilities.
