You can find a couple of videos featuring the Erica Synths Pico System III here and here.
Pics and details including the price and shipping date via Erica Synths are in:
"Erica Synths Pico System III is affordable, compact, yet powerful sounding, full analogue modular system. It comes in two formats – eurorack and desktop.
"A beautiful sunny day in which the parcel arrived from Erica Synths
In this small carton box was the second small box, which turned out to be a very large modular system called PICO SYSTEM 2.
These are 14 modules that give you powerful possibilities to create a sound palette that's a small beast like the VOICE,DRUMS module or Filter inspirational Polivoks or an amazing DSP that makes PICO SYSTEM 2 a huge modular machine.
All in one small box, portable and can always be with you if you need it.!!!"
Erica Synths-Pico System 2 Patch 2
Published on May 22, 2018
"Erica Synths-Pico System 2 Patch 2.
The Erica Synths Pico System II is the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of its functionality, same as the Pico System I. However, as there have been several additions to the Pico Series, for example, the significant Pico Voice, its upgrade the Pico System to make it even more multifarious. There are two new modules in the system: the Pico Voice – a sound source, which gives quite a big timbral diversity, and the Pico Modulator, which replaces the Pico EG and the Pico VCA. That gives us a 3HP free space have filled with one more Pico A MIX for more handy control of the sound sources in live performances."
"Erica Synths- Pico System 2 (Patch 3) Experimental Downtempo/Hiphop song live.
All sound from Pico System 2.
The Erica Synths Pico System II is the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of its functionality, same as the Pico System I. However, as there have been several additions to the Pico Series, for example, the significant Pico Voice, its upgrade the Pico System to make it even more multifarious. There are two new modules in the system: the Pico Voice – a sound source, which gives quite a big timbral diversity, and the Pico Modulator, which replaces the Pico EG and the Pico VCA. That gives us a 3HP free space have filled with one more Pico A MIX for more handy control of the sound sources in live performances."
"Erica's Pico System III is a full West Coast synth in a tiny format. Available in both desktop and Eurorack formats, the Pico System III uses a workflow inspired by the Buchla Music Easel—but adds a distinct, edgy character that takes it into entirely new territory.
With deep FM, two lowpass gates, looping envelopes, and loads of modulation options, the Pico System III is easily capable of generative soundscapes, but the addition of PWM, resonant filters, and an extra LFO make it easy to create even more conventional synth sounds with astonishing depth.
Like the Music Easel, the Pico System III can use preset cards to store patch "presets"—in this case, allowing you to save entire patch routings on physical program cards. The system comes with several preset cards and DIY cards so that you can create your own presets."
"Hi Guys.
this is the new small patch on Pico System 2 from Erica Synths.
Pico System 2 is 14 euroarck modules that are in one box and have great possibilities but also can be separated and sit in your system individually.
sequencer, trigger drums, filter, dsp effects or modules random are just part of what is in Pico System 2-Erica Synths.
This music video and all the sound comes from this system."
"At Modular Day Barcelona #06 I was pleasantly surprised to see a brand new PICO system from Erica Synths. This is the PICO System III (3) and is a new modular system that comes as a Eurorack module or fully enclosed instrument with built in power supply.
This system is largely reduced in cost by producing the full system on a single PCB and using a single enclosure while retaining the system circuits and quality we're used to from the PICO modules from Erica Synths. It also has a novel patch storage system based on PCB patch cards. This routes all the normalised connection points onto a card sized circuit board allowing you to use wire to solder up your own DIY synth voices and saved patches or you can use one of the 5 included cards for some patch ideas too. This is of course still entirely and fully patchable with normal cables, and it comes with 25 stacking cables too.
A nice trick Girts explains in the video is to turn all the knobs up fully on the device fully and use resistors rather than wire to also store preset resistance on the cards to save knob positions as well as connections.
I was told this will be releasing around the 20th of September with lots of audio examples directly from Erica Synths so expect a release and more before the end of the month."
Erica Synths team can’t imagine Christmas without some great news to spread out - the long-awaited Pico System I is now available!
We proudly can say that Erica Pico System I is the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of its functionality. It contains wisely selected modules so that beginners are introduced with basics of modular synthesizers and advanced users can play hours long live gigs.
Erica Pico System 1 includes:
SEQ – powerful 16 step sequencer with 16 pattern memory
2xVCO – 32 custom waves in 2 banks, great 1V/oct tracking and LFO mode
VCF1 – Polivoks-inspired LP/BP VCF, ideal for acidish basslines
TRIGG – 4 trigger pattern generator that also serves as a master clock for the system. Web-based pattern designer app allows user to upload own patterns
2xDRUMS – 64 sample player with 3 adjustable parameters and CV control over them. Web-based app and Pico Programmer (included) allows user to upload his own sound samples
MULTI – buffered audio/CV/clock signal splitter
EG – lin/log ASR envelope generator that works also as LFO
VCA – dual linear VCA
RND – sine/pulse LFO and random events (random trigger, S&H and noise) generator
DSP – stereo effects processor with 8 great sounding custom effects
A MIX – 3 input audio mixer
OUTPUT – stereo output module with headphone amplifier
Pico case
External, universal PSU module
Horizontal wooden side panels
Pico Drum Programmer
Wrench key
20 patch cables
User manual which contains pages for your patch notes
Price: 1000€ (ex. VAT). Limited amount available for pre-order, shipping on January!"
"Hi Folks.
I have a brand new movie with Pico System 2 from Erica Synths and I always show it solo because I think it's a powerful tool.
check myself how I used the delay from the PICO DSP module with a oscillator PICO RND-random module and kick plus and stick from PICO Drums later a slight addition of resonance in Pico VCF1 Polivoks filter .
very fast, very good-looking, nice music space for which of course the system is praiseworthy.
if you are looking for something to start with modular - you just have it, but also many advanced users can afford large and interesting patches.
getting great colors is easy here when you have in such a small box of up to 14 modules.
check out my other films also with Pico System 2 solo, then you'll see how much he can do.
I will add with many modules, Erica Synths is still 40% OFF so it is worth to look at their website
https://www.ericasynths.lv"
"Erica Synths have prepared a lot of new products to present at this years Superbooth in Berlin. 13 new modules and... a new system! You read it right.
And this isn't even all that we have planned to release in the rest of 2019
Reminding that you can find us at the first floor lobby, booth E245.
Just look for all black everything!
"Pico EF is Erica Synths take on envelope follower module in 3hp! Pico EF features a preamp with +40dB gain, envelope output with adjustable attack time and a gate output with adjustable threshold. The Pico EF can be used as a preamp, overdrive unit or for controlling VCFs with audio signal, or to use with external instruments to control your modular system in other creative and experimental applications.
Timeline:
00:00 Patch 1 "EF to LPG offset" Using envelope generated from the breakbeat to modulate the LPG offset and extracted gate to trigger the bass sound.
01:14 Patch 2 "Side-chain" Creating side-chain compressor like effect by extracting the envelope from Bassdrum and then inverting it with Pico Scale and then applying it to the VCA through which the hi-hats from the Pico Drums 2 are sent
02:04 Patch 3 "EF to LPG offset" Similar to the Patch 1 but in this case using the extracted gate to trigger the LPG internal decay envelope
02:27 Patch 4 "Bass guitar opening VCA" Bass guitar is plugged directly into the Pico EF and then extracted envelope from the audio signal is used to open the Pico VCA through which a sequenced melody from Pico Voice is sent
03:21 Patch 5a "FM to LPG & triggers 1" Audio signal from FM radio is used to change the LPG offset and extracted gates are used to trigger sliced breakbeat on the Sample Drum
03:52 Patch 5b "FM to LPG & triggers 2" Similar setup as in Patch 5a, but instead of triggering slices extracted gates are used to trigger randomly selected samples
04:32 Patch 6 "EF as Distortion" Using Pico EF as distortion module by adding a lot of gain to the Bassdrum module
05:10 Patch 7 "Bass to Plasma Drive & LPG" Using Pico EF to amplify bass guitar which is after that send into the Plasma Drive which is afterwards set through the Pico LPG which offset is modulated by the envelope generated from the bass guitars audio"
Pico EF is Erica Synths take on envelope follower module in 3hp! Pico EF features a preamp with +40dB gain (enough to boost even guitar and dynamic microphone signals for use in a modular system), envelope output with adjustable attack time and a gate output with adjustable threshold. The Pico EF can be used as a preamp, overdrive unit or for controlling VCFs with audio signal, or to use with external instruments to control your modular system in other creative and experimental applications. Features Preamp with adjustable gain Audio overdrive possibility Envelope follower with adjustable attack time Gate extractor with adjustable threshold Input protection against overvoltage Protection against reverse PSU connection
RRP: 95 EUR (VAT excl.)
The Erica Synths Pico VCA2 is a compact voltage controlled amplifier module, based on reliable AS3330 chip. It features two independent channels, and the first one comes with the manual offset adjustment, useful for full span vibrato effects. Audio and CV inputs of the first VCA are normalised to the second one, so the module can also be used as a buffered audio splitter. VCAs are DC coupled, and they can be used for controlling amplitude of control voltage signals.
"Erica Synths Pico System II unboxing (12/2021) by Ascetic Wires.
Pico modules included in the system are:
SEQ – powerful 16 step sequencer with 16 pattern memory
VCO – 32 custom waves in 2 banks, great 1V/oct tracking and LFO mode
VOICE – sound source with 8 sound generation algorithms
VCF1 – Polivoks-inspired LP/BP VCF, ideal for acid-like basslines
TRIGG – 4 trigger pattern generator & master clock for the system
2xDRUMS – 64 sample player with adjustable parameters and CV control
MULTI2 – buffered audio/CV/clock signal splitter
RND – LFO and random events (random trigger, S&H and noise) generator
MOD – lin/log ASR envelope generator and linear VCA
2xMIX – 3 input audio mixer
DSP – stereo effects processor with 8 great sounding custom effects
OUTPUT – stereo output module with headphone amplifier
Dimensions (WxDxH): 240mmx140mmx80mm
Mass: 1,35 kg excluding PSU
Soundtrack by Ascetic Wires: Erica Synths Pico System II"
"This is the third patch i made with Erica Synths Pico System II Modular / Eurorack Synthesizer. More patches using only Pico System II will be released later this year. Enjoy 😊
Erica Synths Pico System II (SEQ + VCO + VOICE + VCF1 + DRUMS + RND + MOD + A MIX + DSP)
Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio)
Video Credits: Kindel Media (@Pexels) (+edit by Ascetic Wires)
"Live dub tech ambient Session using Eurorack Modular Erica Synths Pico System II + Blue Lantern Sir Mix Alot , Disting mk4 , Black Hole dsp. Recorded directly into the line in of a canon d600 with magic lantern.
Stream or download this track on soundcloud:"
More modular eurorack jam session videos from sector:
Playlist at the time of this post:
Dub Tech Ambient Session with Eurorack Modular Pico system Expert Sleepers
Dub Tech Ambient Session with Eurorack Modular Pico system Expert Sleepers
Dub Tech Ambient Session with 2 Nintendo DS electroplankton Eurorack modular Pico system
Ambient jam with Dreadbox synths Murmux Erebus Nyx semi Modular
Hydric desires - ambient session with 3x nintendo ds electroplankton 12 min relaxing music
Refusing the signs, mutilating the prophecy (eurorack modular ambient jam)
Time Of The Corpses (eurorack modular ambient jam)
Years Spent Sleeping (eurorack modular ambient jam)
The Second Permadeath (eurorack modular ambient jam)
Globular Cluster (eurorack modular ambient jam)
Devourer Of The Dead (Ambient Eurorack Modular Synthesizer)
"Sometimes my brain generates nice melodies but sometimes like today I need an injection of generator noise and these things from the 'random'and dangerous sound category. This is a completely different dimension of creation and when it seems chaotic I know that it has now generated my brain and has accepted it as music.!!!
So -here I have a new movie with Pico System 2 that allowed me to create just what had to happen after a hot day and came out of this system as this track.
Pico System from Erica synths gives me inspiration as a whole range of eurorack modules in my office.
But this little system can surprise you with many sounds and solutions.😁
Erica Synths-good work!!!😜"
"Hi Guys.
I have new video from solo Pico System 2 from Erica Synths I want to show this small system outside of the connection with other eurorack modules. in itself it has great possibilities, PICO modules are small but have powerful capabilities, still great VCO and PICO VOICE (Karplus Strong, Chords, Wavetable, TB303 bassline emulation, PWM, Supersaw, Wavefold and Harmonic saturation), it gives a lot of syntheses which is very important to create other sounds. here is a small patch from last night.
All sounds only from Pico System 2."
"Hi everyone.
I have new video from PICO System 2 from Erica Synths solo.
New yesterday's patch, all sounds only from PICO System 2.
Generally, I love these sounds and possibilities in such small modules - a ''small big beast'' is an excellent name.
when you get samples drums for PICO DRUMS modules and you have VCO plus the second VOICE module, you can do any song from dubstep, house to crazy techno or experimental or just crazy modulations and blips. many possibilities in a very small box. it's up to 14 modules so basically everything you need for great fun and adventure with a modular system.
https://www.ericasynths.lv"
"LepLoop, Pico System 2 -Erica Synths and Dr.Strangelove -Analogue Solutions is a film showing these three things in a simple dark techno track.
Kick and hat with Leploop, Bass and fm oscillator from Leploop
the second sound from the reverb is the oscillator from Pico System 2 from Erica Synths with the DSP Pico module and Dr.Strangelove modulated this sound by adding the analogue Ring modulator."
Starter Kits | Episode 03 | Production Value
video by Cinematic Laboratory
"In this episode I'll give Plaits a final run, teaming up with Frames, Blades and Beads. I wanted to try and create a full track using Beatstep Pro & Ableton Live with Plaits as the only oscillator (and Beads for some effects). It's a weird futuristic track, but hey, it must sound 'minimal modular'. Uploaded earlier today, but I wanted to take out some things I am not sure about yet."
Starter Kits | Episode 04 | Bloom, Pico System III, Desmodus Versio
video by Cinematic Laboratory
"After three episode of Plaits it's time to go analog with the 'westcoast' inspired Erica Synths Pico System III, Qu-Bit Bloom sequencer and the insane Desmodus Versio reverb. The workflow is completely different and you'll have to make your sounds from scratch. It sounds completely different too! Technically, it's three modules, but Pico System III has 13 'pico' modules stacked away under one faceplate. So it's definitely a mini-modular with huge potential, but you have to discover it yourself!"
Starter Kits | Episode 05 | VPME Quad Drums & friends
video by Cinematic Laboratory
"In this episode I've joined Pamela's new workout and Mimetic Digitalis with the 'canned fun' Quad Drums module from VPME. If you have to start small, this is a great module to get totally eurorack addicted. I also makes it very easy to explain why modular synths are so cool.
There's a snippet of WMD Metron in the video to explain the difference between Pam's clock magic and a full rhythm sequencer. If making beats is your true love, then Metron will help you to build your ultimate modular drum machine patterns."
"We take a look at the Erica Synths Pico System, an extremely compact set of Eurorack modules which include digital Pico VCO, Pico VCA Pico VCF1 and VCF3, Pico SEQ, Pico DRUMS, Pico Trigger, Pico A MIX, Pico DSP, Pico EG, Pico Output."
