Getting started with VCV Rack

Is there any quick 3 minute tutorials for v1.x.x - v1.1.6 where selecting the audio and midi device and getting sound with the default template is shown in detail?

Not to my knowledge. I think that when V2 comes out someone ought to do a new “install and get started” video guide.

Why wait? :smiley:

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Thanks for that Phil! It’s great to see such a succinct tutorial from Omri on the initial patch. Perfect for people turning on Rack for the first time. I’ve done a light edit of the post and incorporated the link properly. I’d prefer if you don’t edit the post directly but rather simple post the link as a comment, thanks. When v2.0 comes out I’ll do a major revamp of this and try and get it somewhat up to date.

@vortico could this page be linked from the VCV Rack Help Menu, in the next update? It is really good.

I can’t vouch for its professionalism, so I can’t officially reference it.

Thousands of patches are available for download at https://patchstorage.com/platform/vcv-rack/

Looking at and analyzing existing patches can be useful to beginners.

Many patches need additional modules compared to the native ones; some of these require paid modules.

@ablaut’s “Rack Starter Survival Kit” video has been mentioned above, but it also makes sense to point to his collection of modules and synthesis manuals:

In agreement with Lars I’ve updated the list in the first post, removing some broken links. I’ve also renamed the whole topic.

I’ll keep the list of written resources up-to-date but someone else should take over the list of video tutorials, which I think is already incomplete and outdated. Any volunteers?

Since the post is pinned, it should be a wiki. I’ve made the first post a wiki.

I’ve updated my post with a picture of the new webpage

Changed the link

link broken, is there another resource ?

Guys why i couldn’t find my plugin’s “add” button.I saw it at the first time.But next time i opened the website they’re missing???

There are multiple pages where you can subscribe. Do you have a link to the page you’re asking about?

Hey guys! I actually made a beginner tutorial for VCV 2, it’s a bit longer than 3 minutes:) But it starts with installation and getting started:

It’s timestamped, so you can just jump to what you need: 00:02:11 2. Install VCV Rack 2 00:03:36 3. First Minutes in VCV Rack 00:06:19 4. Registering a VCV Account 00:07:51 5. Install a New Module

P.S. Thanks for the amazing collection of resources, I will definitely refer back to this… not only for beginners!! :wink: I really enjoy the In-Depth Synthesis Tutorials by Sound on Sound, I fully recommend it!

Well done David! This is a good getting started guide for VCV Rack2. I’ll be recommending it.