Future Sound Systems - Brunswick DIY Workshop @ Thonk

Streamed live 8 hours ago Thonk Synth DIY

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

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..."

Future Sound Systems Brunswick synthesizer (BEEF) DIY synth voice // Synthfest 2018

Published on Oct 16, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's the new Brunswick DIY synthesizer from Future Sound Systems, soon to available through www.thonk.co.uk . It's got that lovely fizzy fading sound as the VCA is close to fading out entirely and the filter does a lovely weird sync effect like a harmonic/pitch locking when it's pushed. A really beefy (actually created for BEEF http://www.beefbristol.org Bristol Experimental and Expanded Film) little unit. This was Synthfest 2018 held by Sound on Sound magazine in the Octagon, Sheffield."

Future Sound Systems Brunswick

Kit Review # 30 - Dual Selective Sample and Hold - Build video

Published on Oct 9, 2018 Synth Diy Guy

"Building this cool module by Pete Hartman of Frogleg Synthesis!
I love sample and hold modules and this one is one of my favorites :)

Build guide here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14...

Buy yours here:
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/frogleg-..."

New Future Sound Systems Brunswick DIY Synth

Synthfest 2018 - Future Sound Systems Brunswick DIY Synth

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"The Brunswick synthesizer from Future Sound Systems presents a single VCO, two-pole multi-mode VCF, dirty VCA and basic LFO and envelope sections. A 24-point patchbay allows for external voltage control over VCO pitch and envelope gate, as well as a slew of other inputs and outputs from 3.5mm mono jacks."

via Future Sound Systems

"The Brunswick synthesizer from Future Sound Systems was originally commissioned by BEEF in 2018 as a workshop kit synth. Whilst designed as an affordable, bare-bones synth voice, the Brunswick presents a single VCO, two-pole multi-mode VCF, dirty VCA and basic LFO and envelope sections. A 24-point patchbay allows for external voltage control over VCO pitch and envelope gate, as well as a slew of other inputs and outputs from 3.5mm mono jacks.

FSS is pleased to announce a wider release of the Brunswick kit through Thonk, where kits will be available at the price of £99 from 19th October 2018 onwards. Very limited stock of pre-built units can be ordered below, shipping direct from FSS HQ (batteries not included).

Price: £225.00 (incl. 20% VAT) + shipping

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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

Dannysound - EN129 Analog Thru Zero Oscillator (Thonk)

Published on Aug 28, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Available to buy here - https://www.thonk.co.uk/dannysound

A fully featured Analog Through Zero Oscillator. Capable of a wide array of tones and timbres. Go from rich melodic waves straight into FM craziness!

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"

Thonk DIY Build Sessions & Modular Synth Events

via @thonk_synth

"Soon we will start hosting DIY build sessions and other small modular synth events at our new Thonk workspace in central Brighton. We are only an 8 minute walk from central Brighton Train Station. Join our Brighton event mailing list here for more news - https://www.thonk.co.uk/events"

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"

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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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"

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.

The Best of Vintage Roland with Gilbert from Din Sync at Superbooth 2018

Published on May 12, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Gilbert from Din Sync brings together the "best of" that era of vintage Roland synths. MC-202 SH-101 SH-09 etc. It's a small desktop format DIY project for building a mono synth voice. It sounds great with that creamy filter and the extra modular level ins and outs are great for integrating it with other gear.

We're proud to have our Superbooth 2018 content sponsored by www.thonk.co.uk"

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

Superbooth 18 - Befaco Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Befaco demoed their upcoming Muxlicer, Burst and KickAll modules for us."

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

Superbooth 18 - Hyperwalkthrough

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

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

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 18 - Sonic Potions Buzzcut and Dispatch

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"Sonic Potions Buzzcut filter and Dispatch body touch router are out later this year"

http://www.thonk.co.uk

Superbooth 18 - Touellskouarn Strakal Orsel

Published on May 4, 2018 Thonk Synth DIY

"The Touellskouarn Strakal Orsel will be available from Thonk later in the year."

http://www.thonk.co.uk

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