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Music Thing Modular – Turing Machine Mkii Full DIY Kit

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This kit includes everything you need to build the Mkii version of the Turing Machine. You just need to provide the tools and solder. Comes with 1ohp Aluminium Eurorack panel.

Since it was launched in June 2012, the Turing Machine has become one of the most popular Eurorack DIY projects. 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.

The 2016 revised Turing Machine has many improvements:

  • Rotary loop length switch
  • Pulse out
  • Two boards, includes Backpack circuit to drive expanders (compatible with old Music Thing expanders)
  • Easier to build: a larger PCB in the same width, clock and noise circuits are more robust
  • Noise level trimmer & reduced voltage in noise circuit to make circuit more robust with different noise transistors
  • Compatible with existing expanders (Pulses, Voltages, Vactrol Mix) but not the BYTES expander.

“I am interested in perceptible processes. I want to be able to hear the process happening throughout the music.To facilitate closely detailed listening a musical process should happen extremely gradually.” Steve Reich, Music as a Gradual Process, 1968.

Power – 40ma +12v, 0ma -12v

Depth – 33mm

Width – 10hp

Modular Grid – https://www.modulargrid.net/e/music-thing-modular-turing-machine-mk-ii

Build Document – https://thonk.co.uk/documents/turing2016/

Technical support and info – https://github.com/TomWhitwell/TuringMachine


CGS PCBs (DUSG, Serge Filter etc)

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Three extremely useful little synth utility PCBs for DIYers

Eurorack Serge DUSG Mk2 Full DIY Kit

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THIS IS A FULL DIY KIT

DUSG3It contains all components required for a complete build, right down to rack screws and power cable. We selected and used the high quality parts as specced by Random*Source.

Most of the components are already soldered! The back board is already fully populated and soldered with SMD components, this is therefore a very quick build that mainly requires soldering of pots, jacks, trimmers, LEDs and headers.

SERGE MODULAR FOR EURORACK – Under licence from Serge Tcherepnin

“Serge Modular” is an analogue modular synthesizer system developed by French composer and electronic designer Serge Tcherepnin in the 1970s at The California Institute of the Arts. Serge’s vision to create a “people’s synthesizers” led to a unique modular music system with an iconic design.

In collaboration with and under licence from Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source offers a range of Serge modules, combining the original Serge circuits with the advantages of today’s technology. The modules on this page are in Eurorack (3U) format – modules in the classic Serge dimension (“4U” panel height) and the typical banana jacks can be found here.

SERGE DUAL UNIVERSAL SLOPE GENERATOR MK2 (DSG)

DUSG4The Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator (DSG) is probably the most versatile module of a Serge Modular system, incorporating a wide range of functions for both CV and audio. Some functions for which one Slope Generator can be used: VC Transient Envelope Generator, VC LFO, VC Portamento device, Envelope Follower (Detector), VC Pulse Delay (Monostable), Sub-Harmonic Series Generator (Divider), Audio Oscillator with variable waveform symmetry (saw to triangle), Non-Linear Audio Processor (low-fidelity VCF).

From the catalog: “The Universal Slope Generators are unity gain voltage followers with voltage controllable slopes. The range of control is exponential, extremely wide, and the Rise and Fall times can be controlled independently. The range of the Slope Generator is from sub-sonic to high audio frequency. Trigger inputs and trigger outputs allows each section of this dual module to function as a transient (envelope) generator, pulse delay, or in a “cycling mode” (to produce an LFO or clock). Since the Rise and Fall times are voltage controllable, this adds another dimension to the above functions.

The DSG mk2 version has been optimized for audio performance and speed/precision. The top section covers a frequency range up to more than 10kHz. It also offers improved tracking and some temperature compensation.

Now – for the first time and licenced by Serge – the DSG is available as an updated (mk2) version kit for Euro.

Some details of the Random*Source Serge DSG kit:

  • Under licence from and in cooperation with Serge Tcherepnin
  • Separate VC inputs for Rise and Fall
  • improved tracking (up to 4 octaves)
  • Pulse out with 50% duty cycle in the top
  • Uses selected audiophile parts for superior audio performance (up to >10kHz)
  • DSG mk2 board in SMT, manufactured in Germany
  • No wiring needed
  • Eurorack format (3U), 26 hp
  • Power consumption: 90mA @ +12V, 80mA @ -12V
  • Module depth: < 40mm (1.5″)

TTSH Rare Parts Kit

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This kit is designed to be used with any run of the TTSH kit from The Human Comparator.

This is a partial component kit that contains the harder to find parts for the first revision of the TTSH project. The things you won’t find at Mouser, Farnell, Rapid or the parts which require matching to millivolt tolerances. The optional matched transistor pairs were matched using the recommended Ian Fritz method to within 2mV of each other.

This does not contain everything you need to build a TTSH. The PCB and Panel are only available directly from The Human Comparator. The other parts can be purchased from Mouser or Farnell etc. see full BOM and build docs here.

Please note that as this is not a complete kit, Thonk won’t provide build support directly so please consider this before purchasing.

Please use the Muffwiggler forum for community based support and advice:

http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=98954

RARE PARTS KIT INCLUDES

  • 3 x LM3046N  (National Semiconductor) (Identical to CA3046)
  • 3 x 2N4125  (Fairchild)
  • 6 x 2N5459  (Fairchild)
  • 1 x 2N3954  (Vishay Siliconix)
  • 2 x 2N3958  (Vishay Siliconix)
  • 1 x 2N4870  (Multicomp)

Options

  1. 9 pairs of matched 2n3904 transistors
  2. 5 pairs of matched 2n3906 transistors
  3. 4 x 1.87K KRL PTC Tempco
  4. 81 x PJ301BM Jacks – Hex Nut

DATASHEETS

All components were purchased from reliable and trusted sources.

The kit is packed with all component pins secured in deep ESD foam, in an ESD protective ziplock bag. It is shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.d

Eurorack Serge Variable Q (VCFQ) – Panel + PCB set

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SERGE MODULAR FOR EURORACK – Under licence from Serge Tcherepnin – This is not a full kit.

“Serge Modular” is an analogue modular synthesizer system developed by French composer and electronic designer Serge Tcherepnin in the 1970s at The California Institute of the Arts. Serge’s vision to create a “people’s synthesizers” led to a unique modular music system with an iconic design.

In collaboration with and under licence from Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source offers a range of Serge modules, combining the original Serge circuits with the advantages of today’s technology in Eurorack format.

SERGE VARIABLE RESONANCE FILTER (VCFQ)

The Serge Extended Variable Resonance filter (VCFQ) is probably the most famous filter of the Serge system and one of the essential Serge modules. It is an excellent, extremely versatile general-purpose VCF that provides simultaneous low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch (band-reject) outputs combined with unique flexibility. Its trigger in, LOW mode and self osciallation allow a variety of uses from Oscillator to VC processing.

Now – for the first time ever and licenced by Serge – the VCFQ is available as DIY kit for Euro.

Build documentation: Serge VCFQ BOM / Build doc

Thonk Kit Build Notes: Here

Some details of the Random*Source Serge VCFQ module kit:

  • Under licence from Serge Tcherepnin
  • Designed for High-end VCAs (THAT2180)
  • No matching of transistors required
  • No wiring needed
  • Eurorack format (3U), 14 hp
  • Power consumption: 52mA @ +12V, 52mA @ -12V
  • Module depth: < 40mm (1.5″)

The Random*Source Kit contains:

  • Color printed front panel, 2mm, cnc made in germany
  • 1 Serge VCFQ Euro pcb (through-hole, no components mounted)
  • 1 matching component pcb

*** THIS IS NOT A FULL KIT (AND NOT A BUILT MODULE)! **

4ms RCD Kit – Rotating Clock Divider

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This kit contains everything you need to build a 4ms RCD. You need to build this yourself, this is not a finished module.

This is an intermediate-level kit. You should be confident in your soldering skills, and have a basix familiarity with electronic components.

The RCD is an ingenious clock division device with a unique CV controlled output rotation.

Documentation

http://www.4mspedals.com/kits.php#clocker

rcd_PCB

Music Thing Modular – Turing Machine Expander VACTROL MIX Kit

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A full kit to build the VACTROL MIX expander for the Turing Machine MK i and MK ii. This module will not function without a Turing Machine attached.

Vactrol Mix combines four audio or CV signals into two channels, determined by the random sequence. It’s a great way to create stereo effects, complex waveforms or feedback loops.

You cannot connect this to a Turing Machine MK I without a BACKPACK kit! You may need to up-rate your backpack positive rail fuse to support Vactrol Mix, Pulses AND Voltages expanders.

This kit includes everything you need to build a fully functioning expansion module apart from the tools and solder.

Thonk build documentation is here – http://www.thonk.co.uk/Documents/Turing/expanders/

Music Thing Modular documentation is here – https://github.com/TomWhitwell/TuringMixExpander

  • Front panel (Aluminium 10hp)
    • VACTROL MIX
  • PCB (Blue, gold plated traces)
    • VACTROL MIX
  • All electronic components required.
  • All mechanical components, pots (metal shaft), jacks, headers etc.
  • Ribbon cable for connection to BACKPACK module.
  • Black Davies 1900h clone knobs
  • Rack screws


This module does nothing unless attached to a Turing Machine and BACKPACK module. They are compatible with all versions of the Turing Machine, past and future.

This product is sold under our standard Terms and Conditions.

Music Thing Modular – Turing Machine Expander VOLTAGES Kit


Ginkosynthese – TTLFO v2 – Full DIY Kit

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This is the upgraded version of the TTLFO available as DIY kit.It can go wild! All parameters are voltage controlled and modulating the waveform, clock divider or distort function gives you the most exciting waveforms you can imagine, but all in sync with your clocksignal.

It is a relatively easy build but has quite a lot of parts. So it is suitable for beginners but building will take about 2 hours (you can probably do it faster but you need to enjoy it).

  • Eurorack size
  • Width: 8HP
  • +/-12V (no 5V needed)
  • compatible with Doepfer
  • skiff-friendly (only 25mm in depth)

Features

  • 8 waveforms
  • multiplier / clock divider
  • horizontal wave distort
  • external clock input
  • CV input for waveform select
  • CV input for multiplier
  • CV input for distort amount
  • LFO output (selectable between 0/5V and -5V/+5V)
  • clock output

Technical info

Module width
8HP
Module depth
25mm
Power use (+12V)
35mA
Power use (-12V)
10mA

Build Manual – http://www.ginkosynthese.com/uploads/MANUAL.pdf

Meng Qi – Char – Keychain –杈

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  • 4 way multiple
  • detachable cap
  • modular synthesists’ keychain
  • custom made for high quality and environment standard

RYO Logic Modules – Panel/PCB sets

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THESE PRODUCTS ARE PCB’s AND PANELS ONLY, FOR FULL KITS GO HERE

We also sell the Jacks you need for these modules HERE.

Build documents and BOMs – HERE

We’ve been waiting patiently for some versatile logic options in Eurorack DIY and then three come along at once!

This comprehensive suite of Logic modules will have you creating complex rhythmic patterns in no time at all and allow you to inter-modulate your clock and sequencer modules at yet deeper and mysterious levels!

Discrete transistor XNOR/XOR/NOT logic gate

Discrete XNOR/XOR, XOR and NOT gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates and one 2-input XOR gate,
one NOT gate, one 2-input XOR gate and one 2-input XNOR/XOR gate,
two 2-input XNOR/XOR gates
or one NOT gate and one 3-input XNOR/XOR gate.

Gate one and two has two inputs, the third has one. The XOR out from gate one is being normalled to input 1 on gate two. The XOR out from gate two is being normalled to the single input on gate three (NOT).

Dual discrete transistor NOR/OR logic gate

Two discrete NOR/OR logic gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates,
one NOT gate and one 2- or 3-input NOR/OR gate,
one 2-input NOR/OR gate and one 2- or 3-input NOR/OR gate
or one 4-input NOR/OR gate.

Gate one has three inputs, the second has two. The OR out from gate one is being normalled to input 1 on gate two.

Dual discrete transistor NAND/AND logic gate

Two discrete NAND/AND logic gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates,
one NOT gate and one 2- or 3-input NAND/AND gate,
one 2-input NAND/AND gate and one 2- or 3-input NAND/AND gate
or one 4-input NAND/AND gate.

Gate one has three inputs, the second has two. The inputs on gate one is normalled in a 1>2>3 fashion for efficient cable and time-saving patching. The inputs on gate two has also been normalled 1>2, with the AND out from gate one in turn being normalled to input 1 on gate two.

 

 

 

 

RYO VC Sequencer + TrigXpander PCB/ Panel

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These are the PCB and Eurorack panels only, for the complete kits go here

A compact 8-step sequential voltage source in 10hp, with optional 4hp trigger output expander. It works great as a classic 8 step sequencer, but also has a CV addressed mode for more experimental & stochastic results. A further expander to be released later in the year will allow two modules to be chained as a single 16 step sequencer.

RYO kits are extremely user friendly with detailed build manuals and individually bagged and labelled components.

  • Classic forward/backward operation using a clock
  • Pattern based sequencing  using control voltage levels scaled to each step of the sequencer, this allows the CV waveform you feed it with to determine the running pattern. e.g. a ramp to make it go forward, saw to go backward, triangle for pendulum, S&H’d noise for random etc.
  • You could also use another sequencer’s pattern to control the pattern of the VC Sequencer, the possibilities for exploration are many.
  • All low latency CMOS and Opamp circuitry. No software, firmware, PIC chips, ATMEGAs, micro processors etc.
  • Works up to audio rates. The VC Sequencer therefore functions as a 3 bit hands on waveshaper.

COMING SOON – Expanders to allow chaining of 2 VC Sequencers for 16 step operation and unlimited extra parallel channels of CV or gate/trig.

Seq Width: 10hp

TrigXpander Width: 4hp

Depth with power cable attached: Less than 45 mm for both modules.

Power: +22 mA / -11 mA

Sequencer Power: +12mA / -0mA

TrigXpander Power: +12mA / -0mA

 Build Manual

For support – Build thread on Muffwiggler forum

 

RYO Paths – Panel & PCB Set

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PATHS – A Cycling Sequential Switch

A 4:4 cycling sequential switch, featuring simultaneous forward/reverse stepping, hold, reset, and an additional voltage controlled mode based on the same design as our VC Sequencer. Also on board are push buttons for each function enabling you to play and perform the switching with a more human input.

This sequential switch will do all your standard 1>2, 1>3, 1>4 or the other way around with great real-time as well as external voltage controllability.

But its when you start playing around with multiple sources and destinations that things start getting fun and weird! You could for instance shuffle around four different trigger patterns to trigger four different percussive generators for interesting variations, or why not 4 oscillators shuffling between 4 different destinations, panned and processed in various ways?

Whatever your sequential switch application might be, we’re confident the Paths is up to the task!

Just like the VC Sequencer it is clockable by very high clock rates and CVable with full audio range. All for your experimental waveshaping duties.

In CV mode there is two CV inputs. The one that shares the reverse clock input is full wave rectified and the one that shares the forward clock input is half wave rectified. It uses an active rectifier without voltage drop or a dead zone around 0V. The steps toggle switch and the red buttons are inactive in CV mode.

When I/O1 is connected to O/I1, I/O2 is connected to O/I2 and so on.

When I/O1 is connected to O/I2, I/O2 is connected to O/I3 and so on, and I/O4 is connected to O/I1.

When I/O1 is connected to O/I3, I/O2 is connected to O/I4 and I/O3 is connected to O/I1 and so on.

All the routings can be seen in the picture linked here.

Kits comes supplied with PCBs, front panel (PCB material), component kit, power cable and mounting screws. Solder and tools are not supplied.

Recommended Retail Price in SEK excl. VAT/sales tax.

SEK 999 for the DIY kit (Convert to EUR, USD, GBP)

Price for PCB*/Panel only and assembled TBA.

 

Download assembly instructions and BOM here (2.7MB).

Download schematics here.

 

Basic specifications

Width: 8 hp

Depth: 46 mm.

Power: +12V 30 mA / -12V 8 mA

 

Entrospec IUNGO – Full DIY Kit

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Iungo is designed to bridge the worlds of modular synthesizers and MIDI controlled instruments. This module lets you create both monophonic and polyphonic sequences to play your MIDI gear, all controlled by your cv and gate generating modular system.


It has the following features:

  • Stored MIDI data accessed via cv and gate inputs.
  • Banks will store up to 16 notes and rests. Each note can have an independent MIDI channel.
  • Each bank can also store 1 program change message.
  • 5 memory locations to store patches. Each patch saves the data in all 5 banks plus the mode settings.
  • “Chord” mode outputs all notes in a bank simultaneously when triggered.
  • “Seq” mode outputs each note in a bank consecutively upon receiving a gate signal.
  • “Poly Seq” mode runs all 5 banks in sequencer mode simultaneously.
  • The length of each bank is independent, allowing for more complex sequences to be produced.
  • Chords and sequences can be transposed via the MIDI input.
  • Velocity of MIDI data is determined by the amplitude of the gate signal.
  • “MIDI Clock” mode outputs a MIDI clock byte whenever the gate input goes high.
  • The first clock pulse will also send a MIDI start message, MIDI stop is sent if there is no gate received for 1 second.
  • The MIDI clock pulses can be shifted forwards or back by 1/8ths, 1/16ths or individual clock pulses.
  • MIDI input and output via 2.5mm stereo jack to 5 pin DIN cables. The same format adopted by iOS devices.
  • Panel size 6HP
  • Module depth 41mm
  • Maximum current consumption 59mA on +12V

For more detailed information please refer to the Manual – http://entrospec.co.uk/

Entrospec have provided a simple build doc for this module, it’s a quick build although we don’t recommend it for complete beginners – https://www.thonk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Iungo-Build.pdf

User manual and module information – http://entrospec.co.uk/

RYO Logic Modules – Full DIY Kits

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We’ve been waiting patiently for some versatile logic options in Eurorack DIY and then three come along at once!

This comprehensive suite of Logic modules will have you creating complex rhythmic patterns in no time at all and allow you to inter-modulate your clock and sequencer modules at yet deeper and mysterious levels!

Discrete transistor XNOR/XOR/NOT logic gate

Discrete XNOR/XOR, XOR and NOT gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates and one 2-input XOR gate,
one NOT gate, one 2-input XOR gate and one 2-input XNOR/XOR gate,
two 2-input XNOR/XOR gates
or one NOT gate and one 3-input XNOR/XOR gate.

Gate one and two has two inputs, the third has one. The XOR out from gate one is being normalled to input 1 on gate two. The XOR out from gate two is being normalled to the single input on gate three (NOT).

Dual discrete transistor NOR/OR logic gate

Two discrete NOR/OR logic gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates,
one NOT gate and one 2- or 3-input NOR/OR gate,
one 2-input NOR/OR gate and one 2- or 3-input NOR/OR gate
or one 4-input NOR/OR gate.

Gate one has three inputs, the second has two. The OR out from gate one is being normalled to input 1 on gate two.

Dual discrete transistor NAND/AND logic gate

Two discrete NAND/AND logic gates.

The resistor-transistor based circuit design gives the module some interesting quirks thanks to the transistors thresholds and tolerances when playing around with different amplitudes, waveforms and frequency rates of the incoming signals, making it fun and useful to explore beyond typical logic gating duties, for example as an audio waveshaper/distortion.

It can be patched as two NOT gates,
one NOT gate and one 2- or 3-input NAND/AND gate,
one 2-input NAND/AND gate and one 2- or 3-input NAND/AND gate
or one 4-input NAND/AND gate.

Gate one has three inputs, the second has two. The inputs on gate one is normalled in a 1>2>3 fashion for efficient cable and time-saving patching. The inputs on gate two has also been normalled 1>2, with the AND out from gate one in turn being normalled to input 1 on gate two.

Build documents and BOMs here – http://ljunggrenaudio.com/products/boolean%20logic.html


RYO Optodist Kit

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A full kit to build a compact, easy to use, easy to build and great sounding distortion module which also works as a VCA, giving an LPG style of character to the sound.

RYO kits are very user friendly with detailed build manuals and individually bagged and labelled components.

The Optodist is based on two Advanced Photonix (formerly known as Silonex) optocouplers that gives its characterful overdriven sound and plucky dynamic response to CV, it is equally at home adding a bit of extra crisp to highs and mids or warming up your lows as it is turning a resonant filter into a howling beast or your drums into crushing carnage. The Optodist comes supplied with the SR3 optocoupler. The SR3 gives a tight, snappy CV response.

Please note that due to the nature of the vactrol-style optocouplers, response behaviour may vary between different factory batches.

Also on board is an LED based limiter circuit which limits the signal thru a set of 4 LEDs which can be seen on the panel, for adding a different flavour to your distortion.

The Optodist Kit is a novice-friendly project, it is a low part count, single-PCB build that only requires the most basic experience in PCB soldering and module assembly. Kits comes supplied with PCB, front panel (PCB material), component kit, knobs, power cable and mounting screws. Solder and tools are not supplied.

Width: 6hp

Depth with power cable attached: Less than 35 mm.

Power: +/- 15 mA

Build Manual

Muffwiggler Build Thread for tech support.

RYO Aperture LPG Kit

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The RYO Aperture is a vactrol lowpass filter and VCA module inspired by the much beloved 292 Lopass Gate from the Buchla 200 series modular system of the 1970s. However, rather than being a straight up clone, the Aperture is a newly developed and reworked design for eurorack modular synths.

Aperture can be used as a 12dB lowpass filter, a VCA or a combination of the two similar to the 292 but also adds a new switchable resonance circuit. This solution gives you no less than 6 different characteristics!

  • Non resonant lowpass filter
  • Resonant lowpass filter
  • Both: Non resonant lowpass gate
  • Both: Resonant lowpass gate
  • VCA
  • 6dB variety of resonant lowpass gate in the VCA mode with resonance on.

12238387_1184778684872174_4972762446142849744_oThe resonance goes from smooth and twangy to increasingly bubbly and acidic to wild and untamed howling towards the end of the pots range. The self-oscillation also lends itself well to creating kickdrums, toms and other percussive sounds.

The result is a very wide range of sound shaping possibilities, from the classic resonant filter sweeps of east coast to the plucky acoustic timbres of west coast synthesis and everything in between.

Also added is a unique “Klang” function. The Klang input generates a decay slope from a trigger, the shape is very steep in the beginning and quickly smooths out to a nice prolonged ring, resulting in a very natural acoustic sounding tone. The circuit was specifically tailored for this purpose and does not give the same result as just using a decay envelope with the regular CV input. Experimenting with different trigger voltage and length will affect the response of the decay and overall shape. It will also work with other control voltages but will add a falling slew to the signal. Trigger the CV as well as the Klang input at different intervals for simulating the impression of striking a drum or string instrument in different ways.

12244254_1184778728205503_4879251001133188191_oFinally, the input is AC coupled and has a dedicated attenuator with clipping overdrive towards the end of the pot range for adding a bit of extra bite to the incoming signal. The signal input is scaled for 10Vpp audio signals. The AC coupling comes after the overdrive circuit so you can add offsets to your audio with RYO Ampmix and many other modules to get an asymmetric clipping.

Kit
Kits comes supplied with PCBs, front panel (PCB material), component kit, power cable and mounting screws. Solder and tools are not supplied.

Basic specifications
Width: 8 hp
Depth: 27 mm.
Max power: +12V 50 mA / -12V 70 mA (when self oscillating in max pitch)
Average power: +12V 25mA / -12V 45mA (with no self oscillation)

http://ljunggrenaudio.com/products/filter.html

  • 50 mA +12V
  • 70 mA -12V
  • 0 mA 5V
  • 27 mm Depth

Polaxis TALKO DIY Kit

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THIS IS A FULL DIY KIT


This module is performing real-time LPC synthesis to produce intelligible voice or … not if you choose to.

The module produces sounds in 3 major modes: Speech, Repeat and VCO.
In Speech mode, the speech starts with a gate signal and complete before waiting for a new gate signal. The speech has the priority.

In Speech mode, the speech starts with a gate signal and complete before waiting for a new gate signal. The speech has the priority.

In Repeat mode, the speech starts and stops with the gate signal going high or low. The gate has the priority and the speech repeats while the gate is high. This mode is very useful to create crazy rhythms.

In VCO mode, the LPC engine loops while the gate is high, producing steady notes. The VCO mode can also produce sound using white noise instead of tones, making strange throat sounds.

The sound synthesis can be altered via CV signals to affect pitch, speed, bending.

Talko is an Arduino-based synthesizer developed under open-source hardware and software.
Its firmware can be updated via the onboard USB port.
The module can be powered via USB if needed.

The PCB has a breakout section connected to 4 of the ATmega328p free pins for hacking (included A4 & A5 for the I2C bus)

Technical details

  • Format: Eurorack
  • Width: 10hp
  • Depth: 30 mm skiff friendly
  • Power: + 12V: 65ma . Talko can also be powered via USB when using a jumper.  audio: un-filtered 5V PWM carrier at 62500 Hz, the output is protected against over or under voltage by clipping from 0 to +5V
  • Inputs: protected against over or under voltage by clipping from 0 to +5V
  • CV attenuators potentiometer on each CV entry

Banks

Talko can process 14 sound banks or functions:

0: Digits (from 0 to 9) male voice
1: Digits (from 0 to 9) female voice
2: Spell the Alphabet
3: Nato alphabet
4: Vocabulary
5: Big numbers
6: Voltmeter (reading the CV voltage)
7: Frequency meter (just saying “Hertz” instead of “Volts”)
8: Counter (each gate trigger increments the counter while any cv change on the Sound entry resets it)
9: Number radio (each gate trigger a 4 number sequence while any change on the Sound entry  trigger a new “transmission”)
10: Timer since cv reset (each gate triggers saying the time in minutes/seconds while any cv change  on the Sound entry resets the clock to zero)
11: Random vocabulary (60 words, see manual for details)
12: Sentences (12 sentences, see manual for details)
13: French Vowels “a e i o u”
14: French Digits (from 0 to 9) male voice

This module is performing real-time LPC synthesis to produce intelligible voice or … not if you choose to.

The module produces sounds in 3 major modes : Speech, Repeat and VCO.

Talko is an Arduino-based synthesiser developed under open-source hardware and software. (license CC-BY-SA)

Its firmware can be updated via the onboard USB port.

Please note that building & coding this module requires minimum Arduino knowledge like installing a com port, installing libraries & uploading code.

Assembly

The kit contains everything you need to build your own Talko 1.2 : the panel, the PCB, the components, the knobs and the power cable.

The kits include  a populated PCB with all SMD installed .

The bootloader is already flashed to the ATmega338p.

The assembly manual can be found here : https://github.com/deladriere/euro-modules/wiki/Assemble-Talko

User Manual

The user manual can be found here : http://www.polaxis.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Talko-Manual-1_2.pdf

Technical support

https://github.com/deladriere/euro-modules/tree/master/Talko

TouellSkouarn Te Zo Koant – Full Kit

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Product Description

  • All Discrete Preamp
  • High-end components
  • 8 HP
  • Aluminium panel
  • High Input impedance / Low ouput impedance
  • 6,35 Jack Instrument and regular minijack inputs
  • Handmade in Plougastel (France)
  • Stupid Breton name

The Te Zo Koant is a Fet Preamp eurorack module with black plexiglass panel.
Suitable for High output impedance instruments such as guitars, passive electric pianos, piezo mics etc.

We do not provide a full image based build doc for this as it’s a very simple build, but we are providing a simple step by step guides with good photographs of the final product with the exact parts shipped.

TouellSkouarn Strakal Brulu – Full Kit

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Build Document here.

This is a full kit which includes everything you need to build a working Eurorack Module, Panel, PCB, all components, knobs jacks, power cable, rack screws.

  • 8hp / Red ink ‘AluPrint’ Aluminium panel
  • Selected NOS East German military germanium transistors
  • Input/output volume / feedback / fuzz with cv control
  • Handy knobs for controlling chaos
  • Eurorack standard supply, red facing down
  • Designed in Plougastel-Daoulas, France
  • Kits packed in Brighton, UK
  • Stupid breton name‘ – How Touellskouarn describe it

Please note the large knob in this kit is slightly different to the one pictured, we use a black MXR type knob instead:

MXR_Black

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