Join me on my journey of soldering together a DIY Eurorack modular synth. I wanted to build a synthesizer for a very long time and I've finally reached my goal! I've now built two rows of Eurorack modules, through-hole, SMD, and even modules where I designed my own PCBs! In this video I tell you how I went about learning enough electronics to build something as cool as that!

In case you're wondering where I've been: We moved house and it took forever to set up my new studio. This video was still filmed in the old studio, so for me it's a little bit of a blast from the past. There is lots of new stuff in the works and soon I'll show you the new space!

For a full semi-generative ambient performance with this setup, check out this video:    • Semi-generative ambient | Crave + Eur...  

Resources I showed:
Look Mum No Computer
   / @lookmumnocomputer  
http://musicfromouterspace.com/
3D printed Eurorack case model https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadge...
Make: Electronics https://amzn.to/423c5aG
Make: Analog Synthesizers by Ray Wilson (Music from Outer Space) https://amzn.to/3BNJaN3
NEWACALOX Hot Air Station https://amzn.to/3Mt0VpN
Soldering iron, Yihua 937D https://amzn.to/434KNCk
Favourite solder wire, Chipquik 0.8mm https://amzn.to/3WtmeMU
Adjustable PCB holder https://amzn.to/3Mykq0v
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Chapters:
0:00 Learning electronics
6:14 Building Guitar pedals
7:25 Why modular?
8:14 Modular formats
9:53 Sound sources - Starting with semi modular
11:21 the case and other essentials
12:50 Building through-hole modules
17:06 Building modules with SMD parts
20:43 Building from schematics - Designing PCBs
24:32 What does it sound like?
26:09 Project Conclusions
28:54 Outro

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Music
My own, which I make under the name Polarcoaster.
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