Plinky 12 Chords (Assembled)

This is the DIY Desktop version of this unit, but it can also used as an Eurorack module. Plinky is an 8 voice expressive polyphonic touch synthesizer that specializes in fragile, melancholic sounds, designed by mmalex.Think of it as an eight stringed instrument, with eight vertical monophonic strips. You can play it straight away on its 64 main pads. Each of the eight strings has 4 oscillators or sampler grains, detuned by the touch of your fingers, white noise, two ADSR envelopes and a resonant 2-pole low-pass gate. Plinky also has a global delay, reverb, high pass filter and saturation along with a simple mixer, arpeggiator, sequencer and sampler. It supports four external CV modulation sources, each with their own LFO.Plinky was released in 2021, then hit hard by the chip crisis. In coordination with Plinky’s creator mmalex, Making Sound Machines are bringing back Plinky both as assembled unit and as a beginner-friendly DIY Kit.Plinky v3 integrates TRS MIDI input and output directly on-board, so you sequence polyphonic chords externally and play a melodic line on top on its touch surface.The revision also upgrades to USB-C, optimizes the build experience, and introduces improvements to the audio path.Works as standalone unit with USB-C power or Eurorack power cable. DIY-Kit-Type:SMD-Kit-1. This is a Do-It-Yourself kit, not an assembled module. The kit includes all parts to build the module. All SMD parts are pre-soldered, only trough-hole parts to solder. For build guide, more info, videos etc. please check the buttons below.

Plinky+ is the enhanced evolution of the beloved Plinky DIY synthesizer, created by mmalex and thoughtfully upgraded in collaboration with Making Sound Machines. It retains full firmware compatibility with the original, while introducing major hardware improvements that elevate its playability, durability, and connectivity.Designed for hands-on expressiveness and modular integration, Plinky+ combines a refined interface with the same lush digital audio engine that made the original a favorite among sound explorers.Upgraded Features:• Expanded Touch SurfaceAll audio and CV jacks have been relocated to the back, freeing up the entire front panel for a larger playing area. The new 22 mm spacing per strip offers keyboard-like ergonomics for precise pitch and pressure control. The redesigned layout also features a full 16 cm strip length for detailed performance gestures.• Larger OLED DisplayA high-contrast, wide-format white-on-black OLED screen replaces the smaller original, offering improved visibility from various angles – perfect for live use and in-studio sessions.• Sturdy Metal EnclosurePlinky+ comes housed in a durable, black powder-coated metal case that keeps it steady on your desk or performance rig. At just under 1 kg, it's lightweight yet solid.• Dust Protection IncludedA clear PET-G lid is included to keep your instrument safe from dust when not in use.• Expanded ConnectivityPlinky+ integrates the full feature set of the original Plinky plus the ABXY CV outputs from the expander – now built in. All I/O is now rear-mounted for cleaner cable management and ergonomic play.• Improved Sound OutputThe analog output section for line, headphone, and Eurorack levels has been completely redesigned for enhanced clarity and dynamic range. Stereo outs now use balanced 6.3 mm jacks, and a dedicated volume knob on the front panel gives you quick access to output control.• Battery-Ready (Optional)While not shipped with a battery, Plinky+ includes a power circuit and connector for retrofitting a battery pack – ideal for portable setups.DIY-Kit-Type:SMD-Kit-1. This is a Do-It-Yourself kit, not an assembled module. The kit includes all parts to build the module. All parts are pre-soldered. It's a dry assembly with a screwdriver, similar to the Moog Mavis and Werkstatt.For build guide, more info, videos etc. please check the buttons below.

Single panel only - requires a Plinky 12 to plug into and play.Plinky 12 is a family of three expressive polyphonic synthesizers built around a new Plinky sound engine, a touch-first performance interface and a flexible swappable-panel hardware design. Each version – Blocks, Chords and Toadstep – turns the same ultra-thin core instrument into a different musical environment. Multi-timbral sequencing, harmonic exploration, acid-style step sequencing and generative melodies everything is possible with the Plinky 12.At the center of Plinky 12 is a 16 × 16 RGB matrix of pressure-sensitive capacitive touch pads, allowing expressive control over notes, modulation and performance gestures. The built-in multi-timbral synth engine combines sample playback with wavetable synthesis and includes a full VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR, XY control, motion-recording LFOs, five additional modulation LFOs, accelerometer control, CV input and a powerful 5 × 30 modulation matrix. The result is a deeply playable instrument with wide sound-design potential and unmistakable Plinky character.Plinky 12 is housed in a sturdy steel enclosure only 12mm thick and includes 12 top-mounted 3.5mm TRS jacks for MIDI, Eurorack CV, clock, audio and hardware integration. USB-C provides power, USB audio, MIDI, serial and WebUSB connectivity, while an SD card slot stores presets, samples and songs. The platform also supports in-browser tools at plinky12.com, including a sample editor, bank creator, MIDI controller designer and coding environment for building custom synths, controllers and instruments in C++ without installing software.Each Plinky 12 version works as a standalone instrument. Blocks expands the original Plinky concept into a multi-timbral groovebox with 10 tracks, clip launching, live editing, insert effects, chord sequencing and piano-roll control. Chords, created by Making Sound Machines, focuses on harmonic movement, expressive voicings and fast musical exploration. Toadstep, created by Toadstool Tech, transforms Plinky 12 into a four-track step sequencer for funky riffs, acid lines, experimental patterns and live improvisation.Because the hardware is built around swappable panels, the same Plinky 12 main unit can become Blocks, Chords or Toadstep by changing the front panel — no firmware upload required. Additional panels are available separately, making Plinky 12 an evolving platform for new instruments, controllers and community-created musical tools.Features• Family of three expressive polyphonic synthesizers: Blocks, Chords and Toadstep.• 16 × 16 RGB matrix with pressure-sensitive capacitive touch pads.• Multi-timbral synth engine with sample playback and wavetable synthesis.• VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR, XY control and extensive modulation.• 5 × 30 modulation matrix, motion-recording LFOs and accelerometer control.• Swappable front panels for changing instrument workflows.• 12 × 3.5mm TRS jacks for CV, clock, MIDI and audio connectivity.• USB-C power, USB audio, MIDI, serial and WebUSB support.• SD card storage for presets, samples and songs.• In-browser tools for sample editing, bank creation, MIDI controller design and C++ development.• Pre-assembled hardware in a 12mm-thin steel enclosure.• Dimensions: 305 × 305mm, 12mm deep.Plinky 12 Blocks• Multi-timbral groovebox-style panel.• 10 tracks for sequencing, performance and editing.• Clip launching, live insert effects and chord sequencing.• Piano-roll view on a pressure-sensitive touch surface.Plinky 12 Chords• Harmonic performance instrument created by Making Sound Machines.• Designed for expressive chords, voicings and progressions.• Fast access to melodic and harmonic movement.Plinky 12 Toadstep• Four-track step sequencer created by Toadstool Tech.• Built for acid lines, funky riffs and generative melodies.• Direct sequencing workflow for live performance and improvisation.Technical specs• Power: USB-C, 5V 500mA.• CPU: RP2350 microcontroller.• Storage: 2MB firmware, 14MB sample flash, SD card support.• Memory: 512k RAM and 8MB PSRAM.• Audio: stereo unbalanced audio input and output, USB class-compliant audio out.• MIDI: TRS MIDI In, 2 × TRS MIDI Out and USB MIDI.• CV: clock in, reset in, clock out, 2 × CV inputs, 2 × CV outputs.• Additional features: stereo microphone, accelerometer and four tactile side buttons.

Plinky 12 Blocks is an expressive polyphonic synthesizer and multi-timbral groovebox built around the Plinky 12 touch interface. Its 16 × 16 RGB matrix of pressure-sensitive capacitive pads turns performance, sequencing and sound design into one fluid surface, combining the immediacy of touch with the depth of a programmable digital instrument.Blocks expands the original Plinky concept into a wider performance environment with 10 tracks for sequencing, live playing and editing. It supports clip launching, chord sequencing, piano-roll style control and live insert effects, making it a flexible instrument for building evolving patterns, layered textures and complete musical ideas.The built-in synth engine combines sample playback with wavetable synthesis and includes a VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR, XY control, motion-recording LFOs, additional modulation LFOs, accelerometer control and a 5 × 30 modulation matrix. With CV, MIDI, USB audio and SD card support, Plinky 12 Blocks connects easily to Eurorack systems, MIDI hardware and computer-based setups.Features• Multi-timbral Plinky 12 groovebox and expressive synthesizer.• 16 × 16 RGB pressure-sensitive capacitive touch matrix.• 10 tracks for sequencing, performance and live editing.• Clip launching, chord sequencing and piano-roll style control.• Sample playback and wavetable synthesis engine.• VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR and extensive modulation.• CV, MIDI, USB audio and SD card support.• Swappable front-panel system with expandable instrument options.• Pre-assembled in a 12mm-thin steel enclosure.

Plinky 12 Toadstep is a four-track step sequencer and expressive synthesizer built for acid lines, funky riffs, generative melodies and live pattern creation. Created by Toadstool Tech, the designer behind the Ectocore Eurorack module, Toadstep brings a fast and playful sequencing workflow to the Plinky 12 platform.The 16 × 16 RGB pressure-sensitive touch matrix becomes a direct performance surface for programming, shaping and transforming sequences. Its four-track structure makes it easy to build rhythmic basslines, evolving melodic patterns and self-generating musical ideas while keeping the workflow immediate and hands-on.Toadstep uses the Plinky 12 synth engine, combining sample playback and wavetable synthesis with filtering, wavefolding, envelopes, XY control, motion-recording LFOs and a powerful modulation matrix. With CV, MIDI, USB audio and SD card support, it works as a standalone instrument, a modular companion or a compact sequencing hub for external gear.Features• Four-track Plinky 12 step sequencer and expressive synthesizer.• Created by Toadstool Tech for live sequencing and improvisation.• Designed for acid lines, funky riffs and generative melodies.• 16 × 16 RGB pressure-sensitive capacitive touch matrix.• Sample playback and wavetable synthesis engine.• VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR and extensive modulation.• CV, MIDI, USB audio and SD card support.• Swappable front-panel system with expandable instrument options.• Pre-assembled in a 12mm-thin steel enclosure.

High-quality braided 3.5mm mono Eurorack patch cables, blackYou don't get into modular synths without becoming a bit of a nerd for patch cables.We knew we wanted the braided, high-quality kind that won't suffer from the saggy plastic feel we had come to expect. And we knew we wanted them pitch black to match our preference for a fine cup of coffee.So we found a manufacturer that could make them to our exact specifications, and had them send us a big box of delicious cables.We think they turned out great, so we'll make them available to you as well.Each set contains five 90 cm cables, an excellent choice for patching across rows in a system and within the same rack.