Get keyboard-based synth voices into modular

1 The pros of a big keyboard-based synth are clear but what if you want to get those beautiful, complex sounds into your modular, for gigging or processing? The Moog One is our go-to poly synth but sometimes we’d really like its sounds in our Eurorack.

2 Many samplers capture sound but the Bitbox Micro supports multisampling, which enables recording across a range of notes and velocities, for a more realistic playback. Connect your synth to the Bitbox with a TRS-MIDI and audio cables.

3 In the Bitbox’s record section, define the range of notes you wish to sample, in semitones, plus the velocity range length of recording for each. On your synth, set your MIDI to accept the right source, in this case the MIDI ports rather than USB.

4 Hit record and the Bitbox will play notes in order, capturing playback through the audio jacks, storing them neatly in a directory on the microSD card. You can unplug the MIDI and audio in cables now and put the SD card where needed.

5 Load up your samples as a preset and plug in your control devices. You can play the onboard keyboard too. Press the home button, choose keys and an on-screen keyboard lets you play your Moog One sounds directly in your modular.

6 If you don’t have effects modules, you can make the most of your HP by using the onboard delay and reverb. Benefits include internal clocking, space and patch cable usage. Try recording your synth with effects turned off, for versatility.