Synthbits: The Brackett, MODX and Nintendo Switch

Scott made this little jam on the Nintendo Switch and uses an FM-X sound he created on the MODX. He adjusts Operator levels to change the FM-X Performance in real time. Check it out below!

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Mastering MODX Article Series

The Mastering MODX Article Series will help you get the most from your MODX Music Synthesizer! From basic navigation to computer connectivity, in-depth Super Knob programming to the secrets of FM-X, this series will get you to MODX enlightenment! Check out the articles below:

MODX Navigation, Category Search and Live Set

Mastering MODX: The Basics
Mastering MODX: Using Category Search
Mastering MODX: Navigation Tips
Mastering MODX: Performance Basics I
Mastering MODX: Performance Basics II and the Live Set


Using MODX with a DAW

Mastering MODX: MIDI Record on DAW
Mastering MODX: Audio Record on DAW I
Mastering MODX: Audio Record on DAW II
Mastering MODX: Arp Record on DAW


MODX Control

Mastering MODX: Rhythm Pattern
Mastering MODX: Side Chain Modulation
Mastering MODX: The Envelope Follower 
Mastering MODX: Assignable Knobs 
Mastering MODX: Controller Box Switches
Mastering MODX: Motion Sequences
Mastering MODX: AS1 and AS2

Super Knob Programming

Mastering MODX: Super Knob Common
Mastering MODX: Super Knob Unipolar (Positive and Negative Values)
Mastering MODX: Super Knob Bipolar -/+
Mastering MODX: Super Knob Morph
Mastering MODX: Super Knob Complex
Mastering MODX: Super Knob Values

FM-X Explorations (Beginner/Intermediate Level)

Mastering MODX: An FM-X Exploration Part I
Mastering MODX: An FM-X Exploration Part II 
Mastering MODX: An FM-X Exploration Part III 
Mastering MODX: An FM-X Exploration Part IV 

Manny’s FM-Xpert Series: Sound Sharing and Sounds (Intermediate/Advanced Level)

Manny’s FM-Xoert #1: “Acoustic Eccentricities and Stuff”
Manny’s FM-Xpert #2: “I’m Fixing a Hole Where the Timbre is Thin…”
Manny’s FM-Xpert #3: “It’s Just a Phase, Man.”
Manny’s FM-Xpert #4: “The Envelope(s), Please”
Manny’s FM-Xpert #5: “Everybody’s Doin’ the Knob-O-Motion”

Soundmondo for MODX
YamahaMusicSoft (MODX is compatible with MONTAGE Libraries)

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