PATCH & TWEAK with KORG offers an in-depth and highly practical look at the ecosystem of the brand's patchable machines, focusing on patch logic, modulation paths, and sound creation methods that are the strengths of semi-modular synthesis. The book guides you to explore the possibilities of the MS-20 mini, ARP 2600 M, and volca modular, while integrating essential tools for performance and studio use such as the SQ-1 and SQ-64 sequencers, not to mention the NTS-2 oscilloscope to visualize and better understand what you hear.
Throughout the pages, you will find a wide variety of patches and techniques oriented towards musicality: bringing a timbre to life, complex modulations, percussive textures, drones, effects, as well as sequencing ideas to structure a phrase and develop a groove. The approach is designed to be useful both for beginners seeking solid foundations and for advanced users looking for new combinations, ear calibration methods, and creative pathways to break away from usual routines.
With its interviews (more than 25) and a foreword by composer and musician Kitaro, PATCH & TWEAK with KORG reads as much as a reference resource as a creativity trigger. Its large hardcover format, color pages, and careful production also make it an excellent choice to complement a library dedicated to synthesizers, sound design, and electronic music.