VCV Rack is a FREE, software-based modular synth system. Amazing for both learning and creating.
Downloads
• Download link for VCV rack (software based modular synth) - works on PC or Mac.
Please see the email I sent with the login credentials. Though VCV is mostly free, you will need to use my account in order to use Pamelas Pro Workout, which is not free and is arguably the most important. See below on how to log in.
VCV on the 618 iMac is already logged into my account.
• VCV emulation of 618 Modular (v1)
This is a file you can load into VCV that emulates the 618 Modular. Download and open it if you're interested in working on ideas ahead of your studio time. Feel free to modify the file as you wish; once it's on your computer it won't affect anyone else.
This file can also be found on the 618 iMac: Desktop->Student Work->2025-2026->Advanced Electronic Music->_Class Materials
• VCV Tutorial
Login
• After downloading and installing VCV Rack, start it and immediately go to the library menu and enter the login info I sent in the email.
• Then, go back to the Library menu and choose "UPDATE ALL". Quit, and restart VCV.
• Choose the 618 Modular-v1 file you downloaded above. Once opened it should look like this. Read the NOTES section concerning the differences with the actual 618 Modular.
