Tuesday 29 December 2015

fk1t VCF

1st play with the prototype.......which worked beautifully!
This has a core based on the Korg FK-1 pedal, which is a similar VCF to the ones found in the 800dv, 770 and 700 synthesizers. These VCFs have low pass and high pass stages in series. The main difference is this version uses vactrols as the variable resistors.
PCB = USD18
panel = USD20
assembled = USD160








Monday 21 December 2015

the giant B0N0

Basically I mated a vactrol PiLL with the DelayNoMore, so it has a PLL chip, a delay chip & 2 vactrols. Pretty much does whatever it wants most of the time.






Saturday 19 December 2015

Chopper & Mixer panels back in stock

more white & gold!



1050 MixSeq

This module is based on the Arp 1050 mix sequencer. Although this version drops the VCO and push button functions. Using the switches, it is an 8 step sequencer, two 4 step sequencers, an 8 input mixer, 8 stage sequential switch, two 4 stage sequential switches and there is also a difference rectifier giving the +ve and -ve difference between stages 1-4 and 5-8.

The assembled PCB shown was a proto-type but the sockets should all be on the same side and the LEDs are actually thru-hole. I just used smd LEDs as they are easy to remove.
It is pretty much all SOIC and 0805 components, but a pretty easy build.
PCB - US$22, 16HP panel  US$30, assembled - US$220
Finished module pictures HERE






Thursday 17 December 2015

Open Source Eurorack cases

Local case builder and cellF designer Nathan has posted up all the files for his eurorack case designs. Feel free to choose one, send it to a lasercutter service or, better, take the file to your local hackerspace and get a new case with $5 worth of wood.
See the thread on Muffs for info on where to get these made and any other tips


42HP 3U Skiff 70mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1205874
42HP 4U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1205901
84HP 3U 93mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1205913
84HP 3U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1205983
84HP 3U 63mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206004
84HP 3U 10mm Acrylic - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206029
84HP 4U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206047
84HP 4U 133mm 10mm Acrylic - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206051
84HP 6U 80mm Skiff and Lid - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206069
84HP 6U 93mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206075
84HP 6U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206087
84HP 6U Skiff 63mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206102
84HP 6U Studio - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206118
84HP 7U 93mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206125
84HP 7U 123mm 10mm Acrylic - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206141
84HP 7U 123mm with Lid - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206275
84HP 9U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206304
84HP 9U Studio - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206307
84HP 11U 123mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206311
104HP 3U Skiff 63mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206319
104HP 8U 83mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206325
104HP 12U Studio Case - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206334
42HP Vectrex Synth Case - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206348
84HP 7U Studio 10mm Acrylic - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1207296
84HP 21U Studio Tower - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1207319
104HP 13U Skiff 83mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1207335
168HP 6U Skiff 83mm - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1207342

4seq panels back in stock

now they are white:


Monday 7 December 2015

Modular Addict

A new store for DIYers has opened in the USA - Modular Addict. They will stock a selection of NLC PCBs (and other designers too). They will have their own panel designs to suit the PCBs. Eventually they will also have components kits available.
Of course you can still purchase directly from me as well, it is nice to have options!

Friday 4 December 2015

Saturday 28 November 2015

New in 2016

 From Arp2500, this is based on the 1006 Filtamp, minus the amp.....it is squirty
 The Giant Bono - a delay chip & a PLL with 2 vactrols.........just crap!
based on the ARP 1050 Mix-Sequencer, minus the switches and VCO. It is a standard 8 stage sequencer, or two four stage sequencers, or an 8 stage sequential switch, or two 4 stage sequential switches (good for routing audio and/or CV), or an 8 input mixer, or two 4 input mixers (with an 8 input output anyway) and there is a difference rectifier in there giving the positive and negative results of the difference between stages (1-4) and stages (5-8).
Also the LEDs spin around in a circle giving a nice light show.
16HP, no wiring, all smd.
There's actually not that many parts, the logic chips do all the work

Phaser/Flanger based on the Aries 329. It has 11 matched NPN pairs and a set of matched FETs. It is actually quite simple to match FETs, a circuit will be given in the build guide. Pretty much all surface mount.

FK1t VCF - inspired by the Korg FK-1 pedal. It has a similar topology to the early Korg filters found in the 700 and 800dv synths but uses vactrols. What could go wrong?

Friday 13 November 2015

Pomona cable holder

Skye of Terminal Sound System very kindly sent me a cable holder and a link to listen to some of his music.
as you can see I am very pleased with the cable holder:

 From this:
To this!

I have TSS's album, A Sun Spinning Backwards, blasting away in the shed. Totally lush and trippy, do yourself a favour!

Tuesday 3 November 2015

TRIAD - triple envelope generator

PCB - US$18
panel - US$20

These are AR or AD generators that will fire on a trigger or a gate, giving envelopes up to approx 25 seconds. A single gate to input 1 will fire all 3 envelopes, when nothing is plugged into inputs 2 & 3.

SMD chips and resistors, but a very easy build with minimal components.

Note - the current panel is white/gold

Build guide is HERE







Monday 12 October 2015

Custom Neurotic panel

Oh yes I still make 4U
tho the astute may notice 2 eurorack modules have slipped into the gaps.

I forgot what a challenge the Neurotic panel is, the transient envelope generators approach weird from opposite directions.








Wednesday 7 October 2015

Triple Sloth panel

These are for people who want all 3 types of Sloth chaos
15 second regular
15 minute super
1.5 hour stasis
assembled triple Sloth - US$220


12HP Panel - US$35 each
three PCBs - US$24 (US$8 each)

4HP Single Sloth panels are still available for US$20 each

assembled single Sloth (any type) - US$85

Shipping of PCBs/panels by regular airmail is US$5 per order.
Shipping of assembled modules is only by registered post - US$15 per order

 Stasis Sloth output over a 10 hour period






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