I learned music theory in the band (Patreon)

Designing a modular synth requires knowledge of electronics, but it also requires knowledge of music.

V/oct requires knowledge of temperament, quantizers require knowledge of scales, and FM synths require knowledge of harmonics.

I was in a band when I was in college.

I was not part of a specific group, but was in several bands as a keyboardist.

I would sometimes play 25+ songs a day at gigs, and memorizing sheet music was impossible.

My understanding of chord progressions and scales helped me to be able to play without sheet music.

I gained knowledge of FX, the overtones of each instrument, and East Coast synthesis through playing the keyboards.

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