https://github.com/math0ne/rack-3d

It drowns out actually independent and creative modules with slop modules, I wish they would add an air filter or outright ban them. It gets tiresome opening up their GitHub and seeing Claude on the contributors every time.

I have been looking for a resource or thread or something that points me toward some nice suggested module type lists. Like, can somebody take some of the guesswork and feeling around in the dark out of this? Been playing w VCV Rack for years but I always just pick random modules out of my long list and see what happens. I'd love to see somebody's essentials, or a full rack that could collectively be considered a 'Modular Synth' (singular). Thanks in advance!

I spent a bit of time porting the Super Synthesis modules (released and unreleased) to VCV Rack and they are now in the library. Super was a Eurorack hardware manufacturer that shut down a couple of years ago and open sourced all of the code. The standout module (IMO) is 2opfm which is a.. 2 operator fm module. It is great for kicks and other percussive sounds, but can be a 1v/octave voice as well. This whole project actually kicked off from building some alternate firmwares for 2opfm. Those are included in the VCV port and linked to from the page for anybody who wants to try them out on the hardware version (buyer beware, etc.).

The modules are released separately as SFS Super in the Library. Check 'em out and drop any questions or suggestions here.

I've been wanting a module that does this exact thing for years. Couldn't find anything out there that does it already, as painfully simple as I thought it was. I finally taught myself enough C++ that I could build it myself... about 2 years ago. Have been using it ever since in my own music, but REALLY overdue on giving it a nice design and publishing it. 🫣

I then spent a LOT of time building a visual explainer about how it works for my blog, linked above. (Don't forget to turn the sound on so you can hear it!)

I just got it approved for the VCV Library, it's free, you can pick it up here: https://library.vcvrack.com/JUDYIO

Source is on GitHub.

A dark, moody ambient soundscape created in VCV Rack, inspired by “Something Spooked the Horses” by Zoviet France.

This modular synthesis patch explores slide-guitar-inspired sounds, sustained chord drones, deep bass layers, and grainy, tape-like noise textures to create an eerie, slowly evolving atmosphere.

Patch breakdown:

Plaits + Befaco Iroi — the harmonic foundation, creating a sustained chord drone.

Two Befaco Pony VCOs — low and mid-range bass drones that add depth and weight.

Befaco Noise Plethora — noisy, tape-like textures that give the soundscape a raw, grainy character.

Befaco Random8 → DanT Bend → Mutable Instruments Rings → Grayscale Supercell — a slide-guitar-inspired voice combining random voltage movements, pitch bends, resonant physical-modeling textures, and spacious processing.

The idea was to capture the unsettling, almost pastoral atmosphere of the original inspiration and reinterpret it through virtual modular synthesis. Rather than recreating the original track, this patch explores a similar mood through drones, noise, and unpredictable melodic gestures.