Music Thing Modular Workshop System
The Music Thing Modular Workshop System is a DIY modular synthesizer kit priced around £400, featuring 14 modules, hackable program cards, and requiring 1-4 hours of assembly, compatible with Eurorack systems.
Read original articleThe Music Thing Modular Workshop System is a compact modular synthesizer designed for DIY enthusiasts, measuring slightly smaller than a hardback book and housed in a foam-lined hard case. It will be available exclusively as a DIY kit from Thonk, with a price of approximately £400, expected to launch in late 2024. The Workshop System is an analog modular synth that also functions as a powerful audio computer, featuring 14 modules including oscillators, filters, and a multi-function computer module. It is designed to be versatile and user-friendly, allowing integration with existing equipment like phones, laptops, and guitar pedals. The system supports hackable program cards, enabling users to create and share custom software. Assembly of the kit requires some soldering skills, taking about 1-4 hours, and it is compatible with Eurorack systems. The Workshop System emphasizes a genre-neutral approach to music creation, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
- The Workshop System is a DIY modular synth kit priced around £400, available from Thonk.
- It features 14 modules and is designed for integration with existing audio equipment.
- The system allows for hackable program cards, enabling custom software development.
- Assembly requires basic soldering skills and takes 1-4 hours.
- It is compatible with Eurorack systems, enhancing its versatility.
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