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Up until now, I’d assumed my modular would be all analogue, but as I’ve learned more about it, I’ve realised that there are some amazing possibilities out there in terms of digital modules. I’ve definitely changed my mind. The Disting Mk4 is a multifunction utility module, a “modular Swiss army knife”. So much this thing … Read moreDisting Mk4

Realising that what I had always thought to be true was in fact true and that tweaking a filter cutoff is about the most fun you can have with your clothes on, I decided to build another filter. Since I’d really enjoyed the Frequency Central builds, it made sense to try out the XVCF to … Read moreSystem X VCF

I need more sequencing options now as I have more potential voices to sequence. Most step sequencers seem pretty big, but I’ve found this PCB/panel for the RYO Penta step sequencer, which does 3/4/5 steps and is really tiny. Should be dead handy for basslines and simple leads. The Penta turned out to be another … Read moreRYO Penta

Have been thinking about adding some drums to the rack and I think, if I do that, a clock divider might be useful, so I grabbed a PCB for the PMF C-Div off Tindie. Nice easy build, worked first time. It will divide down by 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 or 128.

Grabbed another PCB/panel for the System X VCO from Frequency Central, this time a newer revision with the chip heater integrated into the main PCB (the first one I built had the heater on a separate daughter board). Aside from the slightly different PCB, it’s exactly the same as the other one. I did a … Read moreSystem X VCO #2

Built a very simple passive multiple, for duplicating signals. Literally just soldering jacks to a board.

Up until now, I’ve been using Maths as an envelope generator, but it’s time for a dedicated ADSR module, so I grabbed the PCB for this simple envelope generator off Tindie. It was a nice quick, easy build with a simple calibration process. So, now I can generate proper ADSR envelopes!

Starting out on my second row and wondering what to build next, I looked at my existing analogue synth, the SE-02, and decided that I liked the options that 3 oscillators gave me. I looked around on the internet and discovered Frequency Central, a UK (Coventry) based manufacturer who also offered bare PCBs and panels. … Read moreSystem X VCO #1

First major milestone! A whole 84hp row of lovely Eurorack. I’m well and truly hooked into this now!