Polytik Synths Now On Kickstarter

Published on Jan 31, 2017 Polytik Synths

You might remember the previous posts on Polytik here and here. This is a project from Dirty Electronics/Mute Synth & Jack Featherstone. Below are some additional details captured for the archives, via the Kickstarter campaign here.

"Polytik is a collection of beautifully designed hand-held synth modules. Born out of a DIY ethos and the maker community, they have been crafted into something very different – a series of beautifully designed objects in their own right. We have used open-source hardware and software and encourage users to make new modules and hacks."

Playlist:
Polytik Synths
Polytik designers Jack Featherstone and John Richards in conversation
Polytik Synths x Jas Shaw

"The brainchild of John Richards and Jack Featherstone in collaboration with Artists & Engineers, these hybrid analogue/digital devices can produce a palette of sounds ranging from angular rhythmic sequences to abstract noise, pads and drones. The synths are designed to be tactile, to be held and touched when playing.

Polytik comprises four separate, colour-coded, battery powered modules. Every Polytik system needs a Core module and at least one sound module. The sound modules connect to the core with ribbon cables, these carry audio and control data to connect the system together giving you a single audio output for all modules. You can have up to three sound modules connected at one time.

The Starter Pack comprises a Core module and a Combi module, which we think is a really good way to start using Polytik.

POLYTIK MODULES:

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Polytik - New Project via Artists & Engineers - [Dirty Electronics/Mute Synth & Jack Featherstone]

Pre-lim info in via Stu Smith:

"It's a project put together by Artists & Engineers, the synths are a collaboration between John Richards (Dirty Electronics) of Mute Synth fame and Jack Featherstone. It's launching on Kickstarter on the 24th Jan, assuming it gets the funding I'll be assembling them."

and via Jack Featherstone:

"jack_featherstoneHave been working on this little modular synth environment with @artistsandengineers and @dirtyelectronics for well over 2 years now. Nice to finally get round to shooting them. Kickstarter campaign on its way at somepoint over the summer. Patience synth nerds, patience. #Polytiksynths #synth #noise #modular"

Modules listed below.

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Rare Polytik Modular Synths Set (Only 5 Sets Made) - Limited Edition

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via this Reverb listing

You can find demos in previous posts here.

"Limited Edition Polytik Modular Synths / Full Set in Boxes

Mint condition, Super Rare, Only 5 Sets were made. Considered a Modern Art piece.

POLYTIK is a collection of beautifully designed hand-held synth modules exploring the border between play and sound.

Born out of a DIY ethos and the maker community, Polytik has been crafted into something very different – a series of beautifully designed objects in their own right. POLYTIK uses open-source hardware and encourages users to make new modules and hacks.

The brainchild of and in collaboration with, these hybrid analogue/digital devices can produce a palette of sounds ranging from angular rhythmic sequences to abstract noise, pads and drones. "The Core module is loaded with 30 sequences (five discrete patterns per sequence) programmed by John Richards with interviews and comments embedded in the code from musicians and artists including: Jas Shaw (Simian Mobile Disco), Mark Fell, and Frieder Nake."

Specs:
• Created by John Richards (Dirty Electronics) and Jack Featherstone
• Very limited edition run of 5 sets
• The full set contains:
• Core (Blue) - A sequencer, programmer and mixer
• Combi (Black) Voltage-controlled feedback, voltage-controlled oscillator
• VCO (Red) Voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) and voltage-controlled filter
• Noise (Yellow) Noise generator, patchable feedback networks and voltage-controlled filter"

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Polytik Synths Dirty Electronics & Jack Featherstone Original Mix

"Polytik modular synths: playing with graphics and sound.

Polytik is a collection of beautifully designed hand-held synth modules exploring the border between play and sound.

Dirty Electronics & Jack Featherstone Original Mix made only with sounds from Polytik plus edits and processing."

This is what Polytik Synths sound like: Jam 7

Published on Feb 7, 2017 Polytik Synths

"Messing around with Polytik Synths."