Bread Modular Introduction; Dubai Edition

Bread Modular follows core Eurorack Modular concepts but takes a completely different approach. This guide will help you map your modular synth knowledge to Bread Modular.

0. About Bread Modular#

1. You can power a Bread Modular case over USB-C, making it truly portable.
2. Both headphone and line-level outputs are built into the base.
3. You can host up to 12 modules in a single base.
4. Most modules accept MIDI, giving you more control with fewer cables.
5. The platform runs on 3.3 V, so analog circuits such as Moog-style filters and noise generators are harder to implement; we often rely on digital solutions instead.
6. It is more affordable than Eurorack, though it is still somewhat pricey.

1. Supersaw Oscillator#

The 8bit Supersaw oscillator is a good starting point. It has two sawtooth oscillators running one octave apart.

The diagram above shows how to patch modules in Bread Modular and the recommended knob positions for this setup. Hover over a knob to see how changing it affects the sound.

It also indicates any available mode states. In this patch, it highlights the MODE LED.

2. Using a Filter#

Here we use a filter to shape the Supersaw sound.

3. Using Overdrive#

This patch builds on the previous one, but the SVF output now runs through an overdrive module.

Increase OD1, OD2, and GAIN to hear how the overdrive reshapes the sound.

4. Let's Use an LFO#

This patch is similar to the previous one, but the SVF cutoff frequency is modulated by an LFO. For the LFO, we use the WAVE module configured with the LFO range.

Here we need to connect the LFO column in the WAVE module config with a short patch cable to activate the LFO range of the waveform generator.

5. Using an Envelope Generator#

Currently, we use a Triangle waveform for the SVF CV. We can shape it further with an envelope generator. Now we feed the square wave output of the WAVE module into the ENV module.

6. Using a VCA#

Additionally, we can use a VCA to shape the sound further. Currently, the SVF module turns off the volume because of the cutoff frequency modulation. But we can use a VCA to add more control. We can use the V2CA module for that.

7. Adding Noise into the Input Sound#

We can add noise to the input sound of the SVF module to make it more interesting. We can use another mixer to mix 8bit and noise sounds. But for now, we will use a MULT as a passive mixer.

There's a MULT available in the SVF module's input section.

This is how you can do it:

Happy patching!