Plinky v3 Touch Synthesizer Kit
Next small batch expected October
Plinky is an 8-voice polyphonic touch synthesizer.
Can be played as a standalone desktop mini-synth, or it fits into Eurorack cases (24HP wide).
This is a new DIY KIT (denki-oto edition). Thru hole soldering is required/necessary for assembly.
Connections:
- Line-level stereo input (3.5mm TRS)
- Headphone output (3.5mm TRS)
- USB-C connectors on top and bottom
- TRS MIDI In (auto-sensing) and Out (Type-A)
- USB or Eurorack powered*
* You can power Plinky by either connecting it to your Eurorack power (it requires a 5V connection) or USB - but do not power through both at the same time. For connecting USB you can use either one of the connectors on the top or the bottom edges (but again, don't use both at the same time!).
NOTE - Does not include a full enclosure. Standard assembly is an open side "sandwich" with a PCB bottom plate. 3D printed enclosure files are available from users on the Plinky Discord.
Version 3 is the 2024 rework of the open source Plinky release. This includes new circuitry to reduce input audio noise, euro power protection diodes, the addition of hardware TRS MIDI I/O, and a change to USB-C connectors.
Plinky Open Source (Github): https://github.com/plinkysynth/plinky_public