WORNG LRMSMSLR Mid-Side Encoder-Decoder Thonk DIY KIT Build+Patch Test - Eurorack Synth DIY

Published on Jul 7, 2018 SonicVoltage

https://www.thonk.co.uk

"WORNG Electronics LRMSMSLR Mid-Side Encoder-Decoder Eurorack Module 'Thonk' DIY KIT Build Steps and Test Patch Video (2018)

Mid/side processing is extremely useful and common practice in mixing and mastering. It allows you to process the Mid Content and Side content of your stereo signal independently. For example, in the patch I used to test my WORNG LRMSMSLR DIY KIT purchased from thonk.co.uk I use the LRMSMSLR Eurorack Module to add AJH GEMINI 2412 Filtering to the Mid content of my stereo signal and only to the Mid Content. At the same time I am adding Fuzz Distortion only to the Side content of the stereo signal by sending the SIDE signal through the Retro Mechanical Labs Electron Fuzz Custom EFCCV Eurorack Module

But that’s just the start, there is a lot you can do with the ability to press Mid and Side content of a stereo signal, the WORNG LRMSMSLR is an extremely useful tool opening up a lot of creative doors.

WORNG Electronics LRMSMSLR DIY KIT BUILD INDEX:

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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

LMNC Euro Filter and VCO demo!

video upload by Synth Diy Guy

"Join me as I explore the Look Mum No Computer Performance VCO and GRR Filter from Thonk that I just built!
Get yours here: https://www.thonk.co.uk/"

LMNC Grr Filter - Build video


"Thonk sent me this cool kit to build!
Get yours here:

https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/lmnc-111...

Stay Noisy!"

LMNC Performance VCO Build


"Thonk sent me this cool VCO with a built in tuner to build! Get yours here and come build it with me!

https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/lmnc-122...

Stay Noisy!"

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AT-AT-AT – Triple Attenuator Eurorack Kit From Thonk for Beginning DIY

If you are curious about giving DIY a go, Thonk has a DIY kit perfect for beginners, the AT-AT-AT – Triple Attenuator Eurorack Kit.

"The perfect introduction to modular synth DIY

A kit for a Eurorack passive triple attenuator module (4hp).
A very simple and very useful Eurorack DIY kit. Below you’ll find links to very thorough build instructions written with synth DIY beginners in mind. This module requires no power from your busboard or prior electronic knowledge, it’s completely passive.

Each of the three attenuverters can be set to either a linear or logarithmic response with a jumper on the back of the PCB. Linear is more user friendly for CV attenuation, Log for audio signal attenuation.

Build time: 20-60 mins depending on experience.

Everything is included to make and rack the pictured module, even the solder. You just need a soldering iron and a pair of side cutters to finish the build.

Panel – 4hp – Anodised Aluminium with industrial Alu-Print legend
Knobs – Davies 1900h clones
Alpha 9mm pots
Thonkiconn jacks
Solder (a generous amounts for beginners)"

Synth East 2024 - Synth and Modular festival in Norwich

video upload by

"Synth East is a festival of synths and modular in Norwich from Friday the 23rd of February to Sunday the 25th. Brought to you by the Norwich Arts Centre, Electronic Sound Magazine and Molten Modular.

Tickets are available for each event separately. There's a discount if you order the Saturday Expo and evening gig at the same time.

Friday: Subotnick documentary [trailer here], Adam Buxton interviews Steve Davis and music from Luke Sanger.

Saturday daytime: Synth Expo with performances

Saturday evening: Blancmange, Ultramarine and Molten Modular

Sunday: DIY Workshops from Thonk and Befaco.

http://www.syntheast.com"

Update: press release follows:


"Pouring from the heart of Norfolk, hosted by the Norwich Arts Centre, curated by Electronic Sound Magazine and run by Molten Modular, Synth East is back. After a devastatingly successful 2023 show the sold-out Norfolk-based festival of synthesizers returns in 2024 but this time it's been widened into a full weekend experience.

The all new Friday evening Synth East event is curated by Electronic Sound Magazine and kicks off with (possibly) the UK premiere of a documentary on electronic musician Morton Subotnick, who at 90 years old, is known affectionately as the Father of Techno. It’s called Subotnick, Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer by Waveshaper Media who brought us the intoxicating 2014 documentary, I Dream of Wires.

Following the film we have writer, broadcaster, comedian and musician Adam Buxton chatting with Synth East alumni Steve Davis about music, life and modular synths. Finishing off the evening we have an ambient set from modular musician Luke Sanger as we relax into some beers in preparation for what’s to come for the rest of the weekend.

Saturday’s Synth East Expo is a carnival of control voltage, a festival of synth sounds and a party of epic performances. Dozens of manufacturers will be filling the Arts Centre with synths and modulars to give you an opportunity check out their marvellous machines and bask in the glow of synthesiser technology. You’ll be able to chat with the makers about the gear and even have a personal demonstration. Simply walking through the auditorium in the company of such exciting gear is completely thrilling.

Throughout the day we’ll be having some performances from local artists Hardwired and Tristan Burfield before we once again embark on the awesome modular experiment of the all-star patch off. This year, joining Robin "Molten Modular" Vincent, Steve Davis and Gaz Williams will be Mylar Melodies, Nina Richards, and Jason Jervis. These are unique, improvised performances that you’ll never see anywhere else.

Saturday night’s synthesiser explosion features the 80s synth legends Blancmange who have kindly agree to fit us in before their extensive Everything is Connected: The Best Of Blancmange tour of the UK. Supporting Blancmange we have eclectic electronic music duo Ultramarine featuring Ian Cooper and Paul Hammond. And in the warm up slot is our own Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent and a special guest.

On Sunday we are hosting some Eurorack DIY workshops presented by Befaco and Thonk. They will be held at Electronic Sound HQ at Capital House over a few hours. The idea is that you buy a ticket for the workshop and then order the kit that you hope to build directly with Befaco or Thonk.

Synth East 2024 runs from the 23rd to the 25th of February. Each event is available as a separate ticket and there's a bundle deal on buying the Saturday Expo and evening performance together.

Our intention is to revel in the world of synthesizers, modular and electronic musical boxes. We want to explore sound through performance, discussion and hands-on interaction. It's a lot of fun and open to anyone with an interest in bleeps, tones and noises."

Dannysound Cali OSC & Thru Zero EN129 OSC with Thonk

Superbooth 2018 - Dannysound Cali OSC & Thru Zero EN129 OSC with Thonk Published on May 8, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Steve from Thonk takes us through the two new Dannysound west coast / Buchla style oscillators at Superbooth 2018. There's the Cali OSC based on the 258 with some new features and also the Thru Zero EN129 which is similar to a single oscillator from the famous 259 dual complex oscillator. There's more features and options, great sound and of course it will be DIY first and foremost."

Note this is the first post to feature Dannysound. Superbooth video above and one from Thonk on the Cali Oscillator:

Dannysound - Cali Oscillator (Thonk)

Published on Jul 24, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Available at Thonk

"The Cali oscillator is a new and improved version of the classic Buchla 258 waveshaping linear FM oscillator with an additional pulsewidth modulated output.

The oscillator features the classic Sine to Square and Sine to Saw wave shaping with dedicated CV control. The Cali Oscillator differs from previous versions of the 258 in that it has a 3-way position switch rather than 2-way. This new middle position features a bonus waveform that will shape from a pulse into a kind of triangular trapezoid shape. The shaping control is more unpredictable in this middle position – it can be thought of as an extra bonus waveform!

There are dedicated inputs for linear and logarithmic FM and the Cali also adds a Pulse output with it’s own width control and PWM CV input. The behaviour of the pulse output can be affected by the position of the waveform switch and wave shape control.

The module features Coarse and Fine frequency controls and an LFO mode, LFO range is accessed via an LED pushbutton that also acts as the LFO speed indicator – the button will light up when the waveform moves through its positive cycle.


Features:
* Sine to Saw/Square Waveform Output with CV over wave shaping
* Pulse output with voltage controlled PWM
* Linear FM with attenuator
* Logarithmic FM with attenuator
* Bonus ‘trapezoid’ output
* Coarse & Fine controls with LFO mode
* Genuine Rogan USA knobs (Hex keys included)
* All Through-hole build – no SMD components!
* Width: 12HP
* Depth: 42mm"

via Available at Thonk

"The EN129 Thru Zero Oscillator is an all analog triangle-core VCO specialising in frequency modulation. Analog thru-zero FM modulation produces a wide array of timbres particularly useful for bell like or percussive sounds. Frequency modulation can be precisely dialled in thanks to a dedicated input attenuator and v/oct offset control. Logarithmic FM is also available via it’s own dedicated input with attenuator and both FM inputs have an LED to indicate incoming voltages. Simultaneous analog wave outputs include: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square and Pulse wave with Pulse Width Modulation. The PWM control goes to zero at either end of it’s range, which is very useful for creating rhythmic sounds with voltage control. Furthermore the PWM control doubles up as waveshape modulation for the Sawtooth wave – gradually altering the waveform until it shifts half a cycle. The EN129 features Coarse and Fine frequency controls as well as an LFO mode. LFO range is accessed via an LED pushbutton that also acts as the LFO speed indicator – the button will light up when the waveform moves through its positive cycle.


Features:
Thru Zero linear FM
Logarithmic FM
Zero to zero pulse width modulation
Sawtooth wave shape modulation
Simultaneous outputs for: Sine, Triangle, Saw, Pulse & Square
Coarse & Fine controls with LFO mode
Genuine Rogan USA knobs (hex keys included)
All Through-hole build – no SMD components!
Width: 12HP
Depth: 43mm"

Pepper, a DIY Eurorack module for Bela.

video upload by Bela Platform

You might recall Pepper from this post back in 2019.

"Pepper is a DIY Eurorack module for synth builders. It’s the easiest way to get Bela into your synthesiser case and once assembled will give you a fully programmable module. Code synth patches using C++, Pure Data, Supercollider and Csound

This video gives an overview of the module and demos some of the default patches which come with the board. This includes:

Start 0:00
Module overview 0:10
Tape-style Delay 1:08
Wavetable Drums 3:33
4 Channel Looper 6:09
Vocal Synthesis 9:22
1st Principles Drum Machine 11:50
Dual Inharmonic Oscillator 15:18

Pepper is available now as a PCB and Faceplate kit from our shop (https://shop.bela.io/collections/modu...) or as a full DIY kit from Thonk (https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/bela-pep...)."

"PEPPER is a DIY kit for hardware enthusiasts who love Bela, modular synths, and building things.

PEPPER consists of a bare PCB with matching faceplate, as well as an additional faceplate for USB breakouts. There is a list of common through-hole components for you to source, and we provide an in-depth, illustrated build guide. Once assembled, attach your Bela board (sold separately) and start prototyping and experimenting with Bela and your modular synth. Both faceplates are matte black with luxe gold print or, if you prefer, white print on the reverse.

Your PEPPER DIY kit includes:

Bare PEPPER PCB, ready for assembly
A matching faceplate and USB breakout faceplate, both made of matte black PCB with gold surface finish (and matte white screen print on the reverse)
Once assembled, PEPPER is 18HP wide and adds the following to your modular setup:

Stereo audio I/O
8 CV inputs (up to 4 can be swapped for trigger ins)
8 CV offset potentiometers (normalised to analog inputs)
8 CV outputs
4 buttons
10-LEDs

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Machines In Music 2017 - Snazzy FX

Published on Nov 11, 2017 Thonk Synth DIY

"Snazzy Dan introduces us to his four new Eurorack DIY Kits: Kitty Eyes, The Eternal Spring, Dual Multiplier and Kick Me.

Buy Snazzy FX DIY kits on Thonk: https://www.thonk.co.uk/product-categ..."

Machines In Music 2017 - Bubblesound

Published on Nov 11, 2017 Thonk Synth DIY

"David from Bubblesound takes us through the current range of DIY kits and also introduces us to 5 brand new kits coming soon: Pan, 141 ADSR, VCOb, SEM20 & uLFO.

Buy Bubblesound DIY kits on Thonk here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/bubbleso..."

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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Plinky Synth DIY Kit - Step by Step Build Guide

Making Sound Machines

"Join us while walk you through soldering the brandnew #Plinky touch surface #synthesizer! It’s designed by mmalex, both standalone and #Eurorack compatible and available as a full #DIY kit through Thonk.

Plinky looks and sounds amazing - it's a fullblown stereo synth voice with lush reverb and delay, which can function as a standalone desktop box or built into the rack. Its CV control and audio line in allows it to double up as a touch controlled effects processing box.

So follow along as we guide you step by step through the electronic components and soldering techniques needed to complete a happy, gleefully bleeping Plinky. We've include chapters with this video, so you can easily skip between sections, re-watch or pick up where you left off.

Plinky lives here https://www.plinkysynth.com/
Written build guide https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O...
Plinky Firmware https://www.plinkysynth.com/fw/

Full DIY kit available at Thonk - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/plinky/

00:00 Introduction
01:39 What's in the box?
02:56 Required tools
03:40 Remove the PCB assembly rails
04:10 Solder headphone and line-in
05:38 Secure the USB port
06:29 Solder inter-board connectors
07:32 Eurorack Power
08:32 Trimming the pin headers
09:31 Preparing the OLED Screen
10:31 Placing Sockets and Pots
11:20 Placing the green Thonkiconn
11:33 Placing the black Thonkiconn
11:59 Placing the trimmed pinheaders
12:33 Placing the front panel
12:54 Temporarily fixing the front panel
13:40 Pull out encoder
14:01 Soldering the Thonkiconn
14:51 Soldering pots and encoder
15:48 Soldering the OLED display
16:10 Soldering the SMT pin headers
17:00 Finishing the connectors
17:48 Main board is done!
17:55 Preparing the LED pads
18:49 Placing and soldering the blue LEDs
20:22 Placing and soldering the white LEDs
21:23 Place front panel
21:41 Check your LEDs
22:28 Fix the panel with hex nuts
22:43 Place the washers and nuts
22:57 Put on the T18 shaft caps
23:09 Installing Plinky in Eurorack
23:56 Pocket Operator style case
24:57 Installing Plinky in Aluminium case
25:46 Updating firmware
26:41 Touch calibration
27:22 Ready to play!"

HEXINVERTER.NET Mutant Clap Now Available as DIY Kit

via HEXINVERTER.NET

"Fellow MATRIXSYNTHers and solder monkeys! I am pleased to say that the Mutant Clap module is now a DIY project. So here's some cool artwork by Hannes to entice you.

The Mutant Clap DIY project is finally in stock!

You can now purchase PCBs and panels to build your own Mutant Clap module. The Mutant Clap is capable of generating dynamic handclap sounds, as well as other sounds you've never heard before. It is the third installment in the Mutant Drum series, with more to come soon!

The project is available for purchase at...

//HEXINVERTER.NET//

//THONK SYNTH DIY//"

Superbooth 18 - Bastl Timber DIY

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Timber is coming out as a DIY kit later this year"

http://www.thonk.co.uk

Superbooth 2017 - Shakmat 'Time Wizard' Eurorack DIY

Published on Apr 24, 2017 Thonk Synth DIY

"Francois from Shakmat takes us through his three DIY modules including the brand new TIME WIZARD"

http://www.thonk.co.uk

New! Tall Trimmer Topper Knobs

Thonk Synth DIY

"A brand new knob designed by Thonk. They give tall trimmer pots an improved grippy feel and better visibility on Eurorack modules.

ON SALE NOW AND EXCLUSIVE TO THONK - https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/tall-tri..."

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/"

Prok - Eurorack Drum System

video upload by Thonk Synth DIY

"Prok drums are compact, expressive, morphing percussion modules. Synthesis not samples!

They have a 12-bit Lo-Fi crunch with virtual analog patch morphing.
There is a free software editor that lets you edit and create new patches live.

Available now from Thonk, save 20% when you buy the full bundle deal.
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/prok-bun..."

http://www.thonk.co.uk

Prok Modular - Prok Drums - BD, SN, HH, CP

Published on Dec 14, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Buy Prok drums here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/prok/"

Prok Modular Eurorack Drum Voices *FIRST BEATS*

Published on Dec 14, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Thonk caught my attention back at Superbooth with early prototypes of these little 4hp virtual analogue drum voices for Eurorack. Prok Modular is a new company leading with their initial releases in the range the BD SN CP HH. No prizes for guessing bass drum, snare drum, clap and hi hat as the sound sources there. There's no samples here, as I said it's virtual analogue voices allowing for modulation over X and Y positions for a wide range of sounds. This is just a "first beats" "first patch(es)" video sharing a few bits with the modules before a fulsome demo follows in the near future.

https://www.thonk.co.uk/prok/"

Superbooth 18 - Round up by Thonk

Published on May 25, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk

Check out this post for the individual Superbooth 2018 Videos by Thonk.

Superbooth 2018 Videos by Thonk

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

Website: http://www.thonk.co.uk, where you can find kits for the above.

Playlist (1st six previously posted):
Superbooth 18 - Hyperwalkthrough
Superbooth 18 - Bastl Timber DIY
Superbooth 18 - Sonic Potions Buzzcut and Dispatch
Superbooth 18 - Touellskouarn Strakal Orsel
Superbooth 18 - Worng TMLPGX
Superbooth 18 - Befaco Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll
Superbooth 18 - LPZW
Superbooth 18 - Evaton Technologies RF Transmitter and HDMI Link
Superbooth 18 - Music Thing Modular Startup
Superbooth 18 - Polaxis Emy and Kaiwa
Superbooth 18 - Shakmat Clock O'pawn, Gemini's Path and White Gallop
Superbooth 18 - Ginkosynthese New Sampleslicer & Mic modules
Superbooth 18 - God's Box 'Loose Fruit' and 'Lollipop'
Superbooth 18 - Random Source TKB, Sequencer and Ring