Why is STARTUP your first Eurorack module?

Published on May 16, 2019 Thonk Synth DIY

"Why is STARTUP your first Eurorack module? Because it has all those essentials you need to get up and running with a small modular. It syncs to your other gear, mixes the audio of both regular studio gear and modular gear at the same levels and provides a high quality line
or headphone output with lots of gain.

Build a STARTUP with designer Tom Whitwell at our workshop in Brighton on Saturday May 25th 2019 - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/startup-...

Buy STARTUP here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/startup/"

And from DivKidVideo at SUPERBOOTH 19:

Best first Eurorack module? Start Up from Music Thing Modular // Superbooth 2019

Published on May 16, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Is this a module we all need? There's certainly a strong argument for it with tap tempo clocks, stereo mixing and headphone/line out. It certainly meets the desire of Music Thing Modular as a module that would be a great first module for small systems. The new clock phasing modes add a nice Steve Reich flare and influence and in 4hp it's a module that's hard to ignore for small or large systems I think. Super useful!

Get it here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/startup/"

Superbooth 2019: Music Thing Modular Startup

Published on May 11, 2019 sonicstate

"If you're ever wondering where to start in eurorack then the Music Thing Modular Startup is probably a good place to start. It gives you a bunch of simple utility functions to help with when you're just starting in the modular world, including tap tempo clock with a multi-function secondary clock, a simple mixer and heaphone outputs."

Music Thing Modular – STARTUP - Workshop with Tom Whitwell in Brighton May 25th

via Thonk

"Startup is designed to be the best way to start a small Eurorack case, featuring a Mixer, Clock & Headphone Amp.

This is a really easy project for DIY newcomers, all the SMD components come pre-soldered and the PCB is programmed and testing prior to shipping. You just need to solder the buttons, jacks and pot.

If you want to build this module in a workshop with the designer Tom Whitwell in Brighton on May 25th 2019 then click HERE"

You can find videos featuring Music Thing's STARTUP module here.

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Music Thing Modular and Future Sound Systems Workshops Coming to Thonk

via @thonk_synth

"DIY Workshops coming soon from Music Thing Modular and Future Sound Systems. Join our events mailing list for advance ticket sales and info in the next few weeks." Details here

17 02 19 Buchla Modular System

Published on Feb 18, 2019 batchas

"I started the jam with same patch like seen in last video. Then I modified a few elements, I added for instance the 288v for some weird delay.
Buchla system, Scrotum Lab's Grilles & Radio Music.

Direct outs from Buchla + Bugbrand to mixer + delay/reverb. Sent directly to stereo track."

Korg M1 Modded circuit bent / textures sounds and pads with modular

Published on Jan 24, 2019 Polynominaldotcom

"Just modded and bent the classic M1/M1r wavetable with 6 switches on the back of the machine. 5 sounds demo with circuit bent options.
First 3 demo with normal Midi keyboard, In 2 others, the Mi1r is driven by an algorithmic generator module 'Turing machine' . Generated patterns are midi converted with a doepfer a-162 cv to midi module."

Why We Bleep Podcast 011 - Tom Whitwell/Music Thing Modular

Published on Jan 21, 2019 mylarmelodies

"On the one year anniversary of Why We Bleep, we decided to return to revisit our very first guest, the immense and fascinating Music Thing Modular-making journalist, consultant and all round thought-provoking person that is Tom Whitwell. In it we generally hang out and chat discuss all manner of music technology, gear, people, things and ideas."

http://www.musicthing.co.uk | Music Thing at Thonk

Euclidean Techno Experiment for SSC Kyma and Sherman Filterbank.

Published on Jan 12, 2019 Frequency Manipulator

"This is a test of my synthesised Kyma percussion, which is being sequenced using Euclidean divisions. The results are processed through the Sherman Filterbank, the ADSR envelope on the Sherman is also being triggered by Euclidean Rhythms generated by the Kyma.

The signal is then heavily limited by an 1176 clone in nuke mode.

The wibbly noises are an FM patch on the Analogue Systems Modular which also makes use of a Turing Machine to modulate various elements. This is also clocked from the Kyma.

Music http://fromatod.co.uk/
Technology https://reallyniceaudio.com/

My first project using Davinci Resolve. A free alternative to Final Cut / Premier for OSX, Windows, and Linux.

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...

The software is fantastic, it is a shame I am rubbish at it."

Nonlinearcircuits x Music Thing Modular Interview

Published on Dec 3, 2018 Tom Whitwell

"Genius synth designer Andrew Fitch from Nonlinearcircuits appeared at CV Freqs, the London Modular Meet via Skype from his workshop in Perth, Australia.

A couple of days beforehand, I (Tom from Music Thing Modular) did this test interview with him to check the whole system worked. We talked about chaos, clutter, the amazing Perth DIY scene and the best way to get started with his modules.

You can buy Andrew's modules from his site:
http://nonlinearcircuits.blogspot.com...

or from Thonk in the UK:
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/nonlinea..."

SSL 1440 Radio Music

Published on Sep 23, 2018 John L Rice

More info at:
https://steamsynth.com/shop/moog-unit...
https://github.com/TomWhitwell/RadioM...
https://musicthing.co.uk/

Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop

Streamed live 2 hours ago Thonk Synth DIY


Thonk - Music Thing Modular - Graphic EQ Workshop Part 2

Started streaming 25 minutes ago Thonk Synth DIY

https://www.thonk.co.uk

Learn to Solder - DIY Workshop with Music Thing Modular at Thonk Sept 15.

via @thonk_synth

"Learn to Solder! If you have been thinking about taking a dive into Eurorack DIY then we still have places left for our workshop on Saturday September 15th. Come to the Thonk HQ in central Brighton, just a 5 min walk from Brighton Station. Details here."

First Thonk Build Session set for September 15

via @thonk_synth

"Save the date! Our first build session at Thonk HQ will be a Music Thing Modular build workshop on September 15th - Sign up to our mailing list for more info later in the week. thonk.co.uk/events"

Tom Whitwell at the Brighton Modular Meet 2018

Published on Jul 21, 2018 Brighton Modular Meet

Tom Whitwell's talk at the 2018 Brighton Modular Meet.
The Turing Machine: How to design a module when you've never designed a module before.

Tom's blog: http://www.musicthing.co.uk/
Buy Turing Machine kits from Thonk: https://www.thonk.co.uk/
The Brighton Modular Meet: http://brightonmodularmeet.co.uk/

Beginners DIY Workshop by Tom Whitwell of Music Thing Modular - Brighton, June 30

via @TomWhitwell

"I'm running a DIY workshop for beginners on Sat 30th June in Brighton, 1-4pm £20, includes a Mikrophonie kit. Please RT, or BOOK HERE >>> …
(Pic is a similar workshop at Superbooth in Berlin, which was fun. Nobody was seriously injured)"

Music Thing Modular Turing Machine Mkii + Volts | DIY Kit Build

Published on May 31, 2018 Out Faux

Available on Thonk.

"Tackling the most popular Eurorack DIY project!

🔥 🔥 🔥

It is a random looping sequencer that spits out basslines and melodies. It generates strings of random voltages that can be locked into looping sequences. These sequences can be allowed to slip, changing gradually over time. This module was inspired by the long history of shift register pseudorandom synth circuits, including the Triadex Muse, Buchla 266 Source of Uncertainly and Grant Richter’s Noisering.

Music by Andrew Applepie"

31 05 18 Scrotum Lab - My little drum machine [Part 01]

Published on Jun 1, 2018 batchas

1 x Grille and 3 x Radio Music by Scrotum Lab.
The pitch on one Radio Music is sequenced by the BugBrand Sequencer.

This project is based on Mutable Instruments Grids (original open source circuit by Olivier Gillet) and Music Thing Modular Radio Music (original open source circuit by Tom Whitwell).

Music Thing Modular Graphic EQ DIY Build

Published on May 22, 2018 LowGainElectronics

"Real time build of the MusicThingModular Graphic EQ. I recommend this build for beginners. Fixed filter banks are very useful and highly underrated. Available at www.ModularAddict.com The photo at the end shows how I modified the module by drilling the jack holes out to allow the jacks plastic bushing to it in the panel a little. Less space between the pcb and panel. I also added 2 nylon flat washers to each of the screws on the sliders. This allowed me to properly tighten the screws for the middle pcb support. Not 100% necessary, but it makes me feel better knowing it’s secure. ^_^ Happy SynthDIY’ing!!"

Superbooth 18 - Worng TMLPGX

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Worng debuted their new Turing Machine expander at Superbooth 18 which will be available later this year at Thonk. It's an adaption of the Vactrol"

http://www.thonk.co.uk

Timbaland Goes Eurorack

#Switch it up! 🔋🔌 pic.twitter.com/KFqflo4I4n

— Timbaland (@Timbaland) February 8, 2018

via @TomWhitwell aka Music Thing

"In 2004 I was writing a music blog about how @Timbaland makes records. In 2018, @Timbaland has a Turing Machine module that I designed in his studio. This makes me very happy. https://musicthing.blogspot.co.uk/2004/09/friday-is-timbaland-day-pt-2-how-tim.html … @thonk_synth"