Erica Synths Introduces New Elektor Formant DIY Modular Synth

sound demo video upload by Erica Synths

"Since Erica Synths originated as a company that originally developed DIY kits for Eurorack modular synthesizers, we want to keep the spirit of DIY synths alive and besides our mki x es.EDU DIY series, we went full in, and set out to develop a contemporary, DIY-friendly and extended version of the Elektor Formant synthesizer, originally published as a DIY kit in Elektor Magazine late 70-ties. In collaboration with Harald Antes of haraldswerk.de we developed a modular system based on Elektor Formant designs and added several modules to take its functionality to next level

Timeline:
00:02 - Patch 1
00:59 - Patch 2
02:08 - Patch 3
02:58 - Patch 4
03:50 - Patch 5"

Also see: A 100% Modern Remake Of The 1970's DIY Formant Synthesizer By Erica Synths? Lets Solder it!

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Erica Synths: Hexinverter Mutant Drums | Full Demo and Review

video upload by Happy Mag

"The Mutant Drum Line lives on! When Hexinverter shut its doors in 2022, the future of those gloriously twisted Mutant modules looked bleak — but Erica Synths swooped in, reverse‑engineered every circuit, and gave the whole lineup a second life with modern muscle.⁠
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🥁 Mutant Bassdrum — pure 808 thump or fuzzed‑out speaker‑ripper thanks to batteryACID distortion. CV everything, stay clean or filthy.⁠
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🎯 Mutant Snare — twin bridged‑T oscillators + snappy noise + switchable HP/BP filter = crack, glitch, or full‑roar chaos. External audio input turns it into its own percussion synth.⁠
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💥 Mutant Rimshot — three oscillators, multimode VCF, and HI/LO/CLV voicing. Flip the range switch for deep FM clangs or classic 909 clicks.⁠
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👏 Mutant Clap — LFSR‑driven 909 clap that mutates into bleeps, broken textures, or lush analogue‑reverb tails. Dedicated NOISE out and Drive for extra crunch.⁠
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✨ Mutant Hihats — true analogue open/closed hats with per‑voice Drive, choke switch, resonant BPF, and external noise input. Classic shimmer to future grit.⁠
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🎚️ Drum Mixer Lite — six channels, LED metering, switchable AUX send, plus a vactrol compressor that glues (or crushes) your kit into one punchy monster.⁠
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Hexinverter’s DNA, Erica Synths’ engineering — same mutant attitude, new‑school reliability. Ready to patch, perform, and terrify your neighbours. 🔊⚡️⁠
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#MutantDrums #EricaSynths #Hexinverter #Eurorack #ModularSynth #808 #909 #DrumMachine #SynthCommunity #GearHeads #BeatMaker #SoundDesign #ElectronicMusic #HardwareSynthesis #SynthLife #ModularMadness #StudioGear #AnalogDrums #VoltageControlled #AussieMusician #HappyMag #EngineeringTheSound #ETS

0:00 - Intro
0:04 - Overview
0:38 - Mutant Bassdrum
1:42 - Mutant Snare
2:44 - Mutant Rimshot
3:53 - Mutant Clap
4:53 - Mutant Hihats
5:46 - Drum Mixer Lite"

Playing the Syntrx - Carlo Mezzanotte

video upload by carlomezz

"(testo italiano in basso)
A few quick patches on the Erica Synths Syntrx, a powerful analog monosynth. Here I used the original version, not the Syntrx II which came sometime later.
Based in Riga, Latvia, Erica Synths teamed up with engineers from Riga Technical University to design a modern instrument based on the EMS VCS3/Synthi from the early Seventies, keeping the same overall structure with a few additions. They also kept the patchboard matrix, but replacing the original pins with a digital system with patch memory.

Qualche rapido patch sull'Erica Synths Syntrx, un potente monosynth analogico. Qui ho usato la versione originale, non il Syntrx II uscito qualche tempo dopo.Con sede a Riga, in Lettonia, Erica Synths ha collaborato con gli ingegneri del Politecnico di Riga per progettare uno strumento moderno basato sull'EMS VCS3/Synthi dei primi anni Settanta, mantenendone la struttura generale con alcune aggiunte. Hanno anche mantenuto il sistema di modulazioni a matrice, sostituendo i pin originali con un sistema digitale dotato di memorie."

A 100% Modern Remake Of The 1970's DIY Formant Synthesizer By Erica Synths? Lets Solder it!

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"This week we chat about ‪@EricaSynths‬ FORMANT Recreation!
More info follow Erica Synths, they are making a run of these in full kit form. so keep up to date!

A video more on the Solderthon over on the ‪@THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE‬ here :"

Erica Synths 24hr Build Challenge - No Sleep, All Synth!

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Lets look at the Formant Recreation by ‪@EricaSynths‬ built in 24 hours!"

Precious- Ambient chill sequencer Berlin school style Synth Jam- #arp2600 #deckardsvoice #minifreak

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Arp2600 and Deckards voice sequenced with erica synths Black Sequencer - Boss space echo
Arturia Minifreak for pad chord - eventide blackhole"

Steampipe First Contact! Exploring Erica Synths Off Kilter Synth

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

"Preset Surf with me and let's discover the amazing sounds of this interesting machine."

OB-6 Synthesizer with Echolocator

video upload by Brian Schaft

"The OB6 Synthesizer has the ability to make wonderful deep plucky sounds as well as smooth pads. I used the Echolocator, made by erica synths, for all the effects, including the shimmery sound. Despite the OB having a decent on-board BBD delay, I found this combination is a symbiotic pair."

ARP2600 Sequenced part 2 #arp2600 #noodling #berlinschool #analogsynthesizer #spaceecho

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Arp2600 sequenced by Erica synths black sequencer"

Part 1

Good news for LXR-02 owners (now let's list bugfix & feature requests)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Although the recent 1.07 firmware update was just a maintenance release it's far more significant than an assortment of bugfixes. Instead of having to wait for the Great Eye of the original LXR developer to fall upon the LXR-02, Erica Synths can now do updates in-house.

So rather than feeling this wondrous little machine has been forgotten, this is a reason for great optimism for more development. Erica Synths surely wouldn't go to the effort of taking over development just to then shelf it all again.

Here I look at the main new feature which is parameter lock value display, which is an excellent excuse to look at how parameter locks work in general.

For the future I'd like to see song mode fixed; the delay effects get proper tempo sync options; and the lighting changed on the buttons so you can see which patterns are empty and which have data.

Perhaps this may be a good place to put your bugfix and feature requests...

0:00 Background
0:46 The good news
2:12 Parameter locks
5:12 Per step FX
6:10 Easy saving

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Erica Synths Echolocator Demo (no talking) with TWISTfm and SH-01a

video upload by Limbic Bits

"In this video, I'm exploring the Erica Synths Echolocator — a hands-on stereo delay unit packed with character and performance-focused features. From tape-style echo and BBD-inspired grit to dual shimmer modes and real-time control, it’s built for deep, creative sound shaping. With MIDI and USB integration plus a rugged design, the Echolocator is perfect for both studio and live setups."

0:00 Dub Chord 1 (TWISTfm)
1:11 Cape Lead (TWISTfm)
2:16 Cold Pad (TWISTfm / Shimmer)
4:16 Dub Chord 2 (TWISTfm / Preset morph)
7:36 Mist (TWISTfm)
9:07 Irie plucked Lead (TWISTfm / Slapback)
11:29 Boarder Pad (SH-01a / Reverb)
13:24 IDM Lead (SH-01a / Classic Delay into Reverb)

ARP2600 Sequenced part 1 #arp2600 #noodling #berlinschool #analogsynthesizer #spaceecho

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Arp2600 sequenced by erica synths black sequencer"

SOLAR 42 | Erica Synths PERKONS HD-01

video upload by ELTA music

"ELTA MUSIC - SOLAR 42F
Erica Synths - PERKONS HD-01
Gamechanger Audio - FX pedal

SOLAR 42 is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's «Harmonium» instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks."

Erica Synths Bassline DB-01 Desktop Synth w/ Original Box

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via this Reverb listing

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Summer 😎 (Moog Minitaur + Boum // LXR 02 // Nymphes + S 1 + Timeline // Streichfett // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Last 'long' video before a summer break (I'll be eventually uploading some 'Shorts' during July 😉)

It's been quite some time that I didn't make a "from scratch" video, so here we go again! (See all my "From scratch" videos) [embed below]

On the setup side on the sequencer (Keystep Pro), before recording:
I defined the tempo and number of bars of each track
I setup the scale (Dorian)
I setup the tracks I wanted to be transposed in real-time (tracks 2 = Minitaur and 3 = Streichfett).

The video starts with the recording on Track 2, of the BASS line (Moog - Minitaur), then on Track 3 the CHORDS/STRINGS (Waldorf - Streichfett), on Track 1 the DRUMS (Sonic Potions x Erica Synths - LXR-02), on Track 4 the ARP (Dreadbox - Nymphes + Strymon Timeline delay).
I recorded part of the DRUMS in real-time, and the KICK in step mode (hence being able to setup randomness on some steps and conditions too, i.e. the step plays on the fourth time it's triggered only...)"

From Scratch by 2-Minute Warning

Erica Synths Echolocator Demo (no talking) with Novation Circuit Tracks

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

0:00 Ambient Delay Verb
1:12 Dub Delays (Preset Morph)
2:47 Echolocator on Pads
3:53 Echolocator on Drums

Steampipe Preset Pack 1 by Andris Indans

video upload by Erica Synths

"Explore new sonic dimensions with Steampipe Preset Pack 1, a free collection of 33 original presets crafted by Andris Indāns, the creative force behind Gas of Latvia.

Timeline:
00:01 - Floating Pipe
01:28 - Heroic Space
02:38 - Metalperc
03:01 - Torch
04:02 - Magic Chords
05:08 - Dreamer 2
06:03 - Floating Pipe 2

All patches played by Andris Indans."

Unity ♥️ (LXR 02 + Boum // Nymphes + S 1 + Timeline // Moog Minitaur // Streichfett // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Hardware used

// DRUMS
Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02 v1.7 (digital drum machine an integrated sequencer, 6 different instruments) + Oto Machines Boum (full analog stereo warming unit)

// ARP
Dreadbox Nymphes through Roland S-1 through Strymon Timeline delay

// BASS:
Moog Minitaur (analog mono synth)

// STRINGS Waldorf Streichfett (Digital string synth with dual sound engine: 128-voice string section and 8-voice solo section)

// SEQUENCER Arturia Keystep Pro sequencing all the instruments (including the DRUMS of the LXR-02)

Recorded in one shot and mixed in Ableton Live."

Arp Of Darkness With Seventh Summoner in a small case ‪@FileTransferProtocol‬

video upload by FlatSix Modular

"Playing around with the small case, today. Just wanted to showcase what could be done with an Arp of Darkness and a Seventh Summoner, side by side. Patch notes:

Pam’s Pro clocking everything. Seventh Summoner sequencing and real-time transposing a Braids (pluck program) running through Data Bender, and a MultiVersio on the LoFi program. A couple of Disting MK4’s are running the bass drone on one with an LFO on the other that is modulating a Pittsburgh Modular filter. That’s being sequenced by an Ornament & Crime running the Phaserville Suite. The Arp Of Darkness is arpeggiator a Dust Of Time (swarm program) and that’s running through a Busy Circuits MFX on the 2051 Bit Corrupter program and a stereo delay on another Disting MK4. Finally, there’s an Erica Synths Pico drum running some rhythmic duties and an EP-133 with the main drums off to the side."

Erica Synths SYNTRX II with Custom Collet Knobs

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Lux 🔆 (Erica Synths LXR-02 + Oto Boum Compressor // Ableton Move 1.5 // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"2 minutes, no warning! 🥳
In this video, I really wanted to make use of the 1.5 new features of the Ableton Move like sequencing the different tracks of the Move from another sequencer (Keystep Pro here) and its new Auto Filter effect 🤩 (I was really waiting for these 2 updates!).

So the track starts with DRUMS played and sequenced by the LXR-02, through the Oto Machines Boum stereo analog compressor.
I then introduce the Move by opening the new Auto Filter effect.
The Move is playing some secondary percussions (Track 1), the BASS (Track 2, sequenced by Track 2 of the Keystep Pro), the ARP (Track 3 of the Move, sequenced by Track 3 of the Keystep Pro) and the CHORDS (Track 4 of the Move, sequenced by Track 4 of the Keystep Pro).

So with this setup, I was able to transpose in real-time the instruments played by the Move 😃

Hardware used *

// DRUMS
Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02 v1.7 (digital drum machine an integrated sequencer, 6 different instruments) + Oto Machines Boum (full analog stereo warming unit)

// BASS, CHORDS, ARP, secondary DRUMS
Ableton Move v1.5

// SEQUENCER
Arturia Keystep Pro"