This is Takazudo Modular Highlights vol.5 (distributed July 8, 2024).
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This is Takazudo Modular Highlights vol.5 (distributed July 8, 2024).
This issue covers the AI Synthesis DIY kit restock and a DIY event announcement.
AI Synthesis DIY Kit Restocked
We've restocked a large number of AI Synthesis DIY kits. All DIY kits we currently carry are now in stock, including the AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer black panel version and AI001 Multiple, which sold out quickly during the last restock.
Personally, I'm glad we decided to stock AI Synthesis DIY kits. Their kits come with step-by-step instruction pages, each component is individually and carefully packaged, and everything is very neatly organized. Most importantly, I've been able to meet some of the people who bought these kits, and I can feel the DIY community expanding a little bit.
In particular, the AI001 Multiple is a module you can never have too many of, and it's so simple that it's the ideal first soldering project. Also, the AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer has a lot of parts so it takes time, but it's a highly practical module.
Additionally, I've never encountered a missing component in an AI Synthesis kit. Since we sell DIY products at our shop, I've bought and tried quite a few DIY kits from various sources, and it's actually quite common for kits to have missing parts or insufficiently detailed guides... When that happens, you have to contact the manufacturer, which is quite a hassle...
Well, since many things in the modular synth world are made by individuals, some of this is understandable... In any case, these kits are ones I'd recommend even for someone trying synth DIY for the first time. Building something yourself might even spark an interest in electronic circuits. At least, I, Takazudo, am one such person.
Oh, and if you find any missing parts in a kit purchased from our shop, please contact us! We'll send you the parts.
- AI Synthesis: AI017 Low Pass Gate DIY Kit (Aluminium) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI017 Low Pass Gate DIY Kit (Black) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI008 Eurorack Matrix Mixer DIY Kit (Aluminium) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI008 Eurorack Matrix Mixer DIY Kit (Black) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI001 Multiple DIY Kit (Aluminium) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI001 Multiple DIY Kit (Black) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer DIY Kit (Aluminium) Introduction
- AI Synthesis: AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer DIY Kit (Black) Introduction
modular labo#3 Event
On Saturday, July 27, there will be an event called modular labo#3 at shibasaki mod, a cafe bar and event space near Shibasaki Station on the Keio Line in Chofu, Tokyo.
This event brings together people who want to learn about modular synths and try synth DIY, and Takazudo Modular will be participating.
Soldering irons, solder, and other tools are provided, and you can ask questions on the spot while building. It's a great event for anyone interested in synth DIY but isn't sure where to start, so if you're interested, please check it out.
For details, see shibasaki mod's X (@shibasakimod).
That's all for this newsletter.
It's starting to feel like we're becoming a shop that really pushes synth DIY. I'd like to write articles about this eventually, but building synths with your own hands is something I had zero interest in before — yet it turned out to be surprisingly fun. The experience of hearing sound come from something you soldered together might make you love electronic music even more.
See you next time.
This newsletter was distributed on July 8, 2024.
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