A Guide to Modular Worlds book

A Guide to Modular Worlds is a comprehensive 300-page book that introduces the foundational principles of modular synthesis, making it an essential resource for both beginners and experienced users. Written in English by Ulf Kaiser (former test leader of Keys magazine) and Rolf-Dieter Lieb (Synmag), the book combines technical depth with accessible explanations.

Structured across 40 chapters and supported by 39 interviews with artists and manufacturers, the book explores the practical and creative dimensions of modular systems. Topics range from voltage control and signal flow to sequencing, modulation, and system integration, making it useful as both a tutorial and a reference guide.

Each section is clearly organized into eight thematic parts, with a detailed eight-page index that makes it easy to revisit specific topics. The interviews provide varied perspectives from across the modular community, adding insight into real-world applications, studio practices, and artistic workflows.

This is more than a beginner’s guide—it’s a deep dive into the modular world from multiple angles, offering both technical clarity and artistic inspiration.