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    Standards of Eurorack

    The Eurorack standard was developed by Dieter Döpfer in 1996. Before that, there were several different standards on which modular synthesisers were built, such as the 5U Moog system, the Buchla format, or some Eurocard-sized synths like the Elektor Formant. However, none of these were well known or widely available. Since then, more developers have started to build modules in this standard. Today, there are over 600 manufacturers and more than 1.000 modules on the market.

    On this website, we have compiled all the necessary information for people interested in synth DIY and Eurorack synthesizers. That makes this website the perfect resource for mechanical and electrical Eurorack standards, so you might want to bookmark it.

    Standards of Eurorack

    The Eurorack standard was developed by Dieter Döpfer in 1996. Before that, there were several different standards on which modular synthesisers were built, such as the 5U Moog system, the Buchla format, or some Eurocard-sized synths like the Elektor Formant. However, none of these were well known or widely available. Since then, more developers have started to build modules in this standard. Today, there are over 600 manufacturers and more than 1.000 modules on the market.

    On this website, we have compiled all the necessary information for people interested in synth DIY and Eurorack synthesizers. That makes this website the perfect resource for mechanical and electrical Eurorack standards, so you might want to bookmark it.

    Synth DIY Guides

    These guides are part of our effort to share practical knowledge about DIY synth building, tools, and Eurorack standards. We want them to be as clear and useful as possible, and we know there’s always room for improvement.

    Your feedback matters

    If you spot an error, think something could be explained better, or want to share your own DIY tips, please let us know. You can reach us at shop@exploding-shed.com or through our contact page .

    Synth DIY Guides

    These guides are part of our effort to share practical knowledge about DIY synth building, tools, and Eurorack standards. We want them to be as clear and useful as possible, and we know there’s always room for improvement.

    Your feedback matters

    If you spot an error, think something could be explained better, or want to share your own DIY tips, please let us know. You can reach us at shop@exploding-shed.com or through our contact page .

    DIY Kits

    At Exploding Shed, we mainly sell DIY kits. This means you'll need to assemble and solder the modules yourself.

    We offer different types of DIY kits. Some require you to solder only the mechanical components, such as knobs, jacks, and switches, while others require you to solder every component, from ICs and resistors to capacitors.

    You'll find detailed information about the difficulty of each build in the module's product description or in the manufacturer's build guide, which is linked at the bottom of the product page.