Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a complete analog modular system from scratch will appreciate the erica synths mki x es.EDU DIY Kits Set, a build-your-self set of analog Eurorack modules including a VCO, VCA, two EG (envelope generators), a sequencer, VCF, Mixer, Noise/S&H, output, and wavefolder.
This kit includes the module kits only and is for users who already own a Eurorack compatible case and power supply. For complete beginners without case/power, the mki x es.EDU DIY System includes everything including all modules, case, power supply, and patch cords.
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a VCO from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY VCO, an analog voltage-controlled Oscillator (VCO) module in Eurorack format with separate sawtooth and pulse-wave outputs. The VCO operates in the 1V/oct range and includes coarse and fine-tune controls as well as pulse width modulation (PWM) with CV control and frequency modulation (FM) with CV control.
This VCO module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 59-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Full VCO kit
- 1V/Oct
- Saw and Pulse wave outputs
- PWM with CV control and attenuator
- Coarse and fine tune
- FM level control with CV input
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 59-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a VCA from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY VCA, a dual VCA module in Eurorack format that's DC coupled, allowing it to work with audio and control voltage (CV) signals.
This dual VCA module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch, but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 60-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Full dual VCA kit
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 60-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build an envelope generator module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY EG Module DIY Kit, an analog envelope generator module in Eurorack format that features an optimized ADSR circuit—optimized, so it has only 3 controls. With sustain on, it outputs an ASR (attack/sustain/release) envelope, but when the sustain is set to a minimum, it becomes an AD (attack/decay) envelope generator that ignores gate length; Release and Decay are controlled by the same knob. A looping function and an inverted output make the module more versatile for complex patches.
This envelope generator module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 54-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Optimized ADSR envelope generator
- 3 controls: Attack, Decay/Release, Sustain
- Looping function allows for LFO-style effects
- Inv Out inverts the phase of the envelope signal
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 54-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a sequencer module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY Sequencer Module Kit, an analog sequencer module in Eurorack format with an internal clock and an external clock input, output, and reset. The 5-step sequencer offers a step counter (3, 4, 5 step) and individual gate switches, which act as rests when turned off. The sequencer features a CV and Gate output plus a CV scale with CV range input.
This sequencer module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 65-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- 5-step sequencer
- Adjustable step count (3, 4, or 5)
- Internal clock source with rate control
- External clock out
- Clock reset
- Scalable CV output with CV control
- Gate output
- Individual Gate switches provide rests in sequence
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 65-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a voltage-controlled filter module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY VCF Module Kit, an analog low-pass filter module in Eurorack format that features a 2-pole (12 dB/oct) diode ladder circuit. This analog resonant filter offers manual and CV control of the filter cutoff and resonance.
This filter module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 72-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- 12 dB/oct (2-pole) voltage-controlled low-pass filter with resonance
- Filter cutoff and resonance with manual and CV control and CV attenuators
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 72-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a mixer module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY Mixer Module Kit, an analog mixer module in Eurorack format that offers 3 inputs with level controls and three outputs including main, clip, and inverse. The INV output flips the phase of the main output, while the clip output employs a diode circuit for a distorted output.
This mixer module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 48-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- 3-input mixer with level controls
- Main output + INV output, which flips the phase of the main output
- Clip output adds diode distortion circuit
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 48-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a S&H / noise module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY S&H / Noise Module DIY Kit, an analog signal processor/generator module in Eurorack format with a built-in Sample & Hold (S&H) and a noise generator with separate pink, white, and blue noise outputs. The module also features an internal clock generator and a dedicated slew output.
This S&H / Noise module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 71-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Sample and hold + noise module
- Internal clock source
- Internal slew circuit
- Noise generator: pink, white, blue
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 71-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build an output module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY Output, an analog panning mixer with two 3.5mm Eurorack inputs and two 3.5mm TRS (headphone/line) outputs. The module includes input-level control knobs as well as pan knobs.
This Output module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 26-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Output module / panning mixer
- Two 3.5mm Eurorack inputs
- Two 3.5mm TRS outputs (headphone and line)
- Two input level controls
- Two pan controls
- Includes 26-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
Modular synthesizer enthusiasts looking to learn how to build a wavefolder module from scratch will appreciate the erica synths EDU DIY Wavefolder Module Kit, an analog wavefolder module in Eurorack format that adds harmonic content to sine and triangle waves. The EDU DIY VCO doesn't offer a sine wave or triangle wave output, so the module was designed with a saw-to-triangle converter circuit. The intensity knob increases the folding of the waveform, thereby increasing new harmonics.
This wavefolder module is part of a DIY educational series that's designed to not only build a synthesizer from scratch but delves into the design and how components are chosen. The included 55-page manual takes you through the circuit-design process step-by-step, explaining every choice that was made and how it impacts the finished module. The kit includes the circuit board, electronic components, and mounting hardware. If you've ever wanted to learn how to build a synthesizer but were intimidated by the process, these educational DIY kits are your perfect solution.
- Wavefolder for adding rich harmonic content to your audio signal
- 3.5mm input for triangle and sine waves
- 3.5mm input for saw-to-triangle converter circuit
- Intensity control knob
- Includes all necessary components and circuit board
- Includes 55-page manual
- Access to free CircuitJS, a browser-based circuit simulator
