Plinky 12 Toadstep (Panel)

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.

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 Chords is an expressive harmonic synthesizer built for fast musical exploration, chord performance and melodic inspiration. Created by Making Sound Machines, Chords transforms the Plinky 12 hardware into a touch-first instrument focused on voicings, progressions and immediate harmonic movement.The 16 × 16 RGB pressure-sensitive touch surface allows direct control over melody, chords and expression, making it easy to move between structured harmony and intuitive performance. The instrument responds to touch, pressure and gesture, turning chord shapes and progressions into a playable, evolving musical surface.Under the panel, Plinky 12 Chords uses the same powerful synth engine found across the Plinky 12 family, combining sample playback, wavetable synthesis, filtering, wavefolding, envelopes, XY automation and deep modulation. CV, MIDI and USB connectivity make it easy to integrate with modular systems, hardware sequencers or studio setups.Features• Harmonic Plinky 12 instrument created by Making Sound Machines.• Designed for expressive chords, voicings and progressions.• 16 × 16 RGB pressure-sensitive capacitive touch matrix.• Touch-first workflow for melody, harmony and performance.• Sample playback and wavetable synthesis engine.• VCF, VCA, wavefolder, ADSR and deep modulation matrix.• 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.