Building a DIY Modular Synthesizer

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

Turned out awesome!!!

[@amxifebi]

Luv your work

[@kellymerrill5294]

Smd is fast to build, through hole is medium speed, wiring, bread boarding is snail pace. Hats off, that's a feat!

[@jakesheath8382]

Mate. So amazed by this! So good that there are other people in Australia that are into this. Love your work.

[@MirlitronOne]

Excellent build. I did the same thing, but over a period of about 15 years, and it's still not finished. I approve of your use of 1/4" jack connections. They are reliable, rugged and not as expensive as people think if you buy them in bulk quantities!

[@LorenzoStoakes]

Absolutely inspiring, this vid deserves more views! Great work mate!

[@DoctorRevers]

Love your playing on that last one. What a project man.

[@uniblab_2024]

@21:06, it sounds like an early Vince Clarke production. Reminiscent of Yahoo or his early work with Depeche Mode. Sweet!

[@zachgeyer8090]

Hearing gary's synthesizer made my day! Your whole synth is so amazing. I'm working up to a project like this, I'd just designing guitar pedals for now though. I love seeing other peoples DIY synths! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@halo_nucleus]

This is awesome! Love the demo songs too!

[@Snakke40]

Amazing DUY project!

[@StopTryingSoHard]

I cannot find the person's post any longer, but there was some lady who made stained glass Eurorack panels once upon a time.

[@vinylarchaeologist]

0:00 That first chord is so perfectly timed, I thought you sat on a synth 😂

[@zerstaerker]

For wiring the pots, switches and jacks, crimp connectors were the huge game changer for me. When soldering, I just solder 2- and 3-pin ones in place of the pot, jack or switch and can then wire them up super comfortably. Also great to be able to detach them from the board when troubleshooting. You can then perfectly measure the needed wire lengths for the sake of a cleaner cable management. Troubleshooting a module with lots of connections hard-wired to the front panel can be a real nightmare. Super great synth though!

[@simonkormendy849]

I'm in the process of designing/building a custom Modular Synthesizer for myself, the design concept is based on the Moog System 55, and will have a total of about 44 discrete modules all connected via a common power supply, there's going to be an LCD Oscilloscope module included for viewing signals and control voltages, plus an analog 16 Step Sequencer with Vari-clock and midi tempo synch so it can be synched to the master tempo of a Daw, I'm also going to include four line outs with voltage-controllable panning so I can set it up for Quadraphonic Sound as well as stereo or Mono Sound, it will also include a Midi-To-CV Converter module and a total of 8 VCOs with several waveform outputs available.

[@abrakadeep8810]

yes what?

[@ChurroLightyear]

I went through a similar path right around the start of the Pandemic also. I had just started building pedals and then I think LMNC starting making some PCBs and it took off from there. I gotta shout out two of the PCB designers Analog Output and Polykit. It's easier than ever to get PCBs fabbed now and very affordable. I've also taken a shot and designed a few of my own PCB's Kicad is entirely free. I'm about to start on the 3rd box and see If I can make some large mutable instruments stuff in there and there's a few noise bells, drums, logic modules and mutable instruments modules I want to fit in there

[@moorestreetfootscraytrucks2909]

Great work man! Congratulations on getting it done... The effects sound fantastic too! Nice'n juicy. Awesome! Oh, and nice tunes too bro.

[@ntsarb]

Congrats. This is amazing. It is a marathon to build so many and diverse modules, and you've put everything together so nicely. I got a semi modular from Arturia for my 4 years old son and I ended up playing with it more than he does, and thinking of how I could expand without spending a fortune, as ready made modules are ridiculously expensive.

[@alvarocollado7200]

Impressive DUI project. Actually loved It.

[@FUNKINETIK]

What with the Fairlight and more recently Nina from Melbourne Instruments and now The R.A.M, Australia is giving the world some great electronic vibes. Extremely well done : )

[@3ertin]

The tuner is actually a very smart feature. Tuning the oscillators on analogue synths can be a bit of a drag. Also your music is great.

[@max_destro]

Great job, congratulations on such an accomplishment!

[@treyquattro]

Hugh, you legend! Thank you.

[@pyrhockz]

Song 2 is a banger. Very inspiring build!

[@mummica2390]

Looks and sounds fantastic. Well done!

[@ynnebbenny]

Oh wow !! I just gotta say as an Aussie you have made me dang proud. SOOO well done, AND those tunes are brilliant !! Im a Sam fan too but your tunes are FAR better. I love the way you mixed the video with sample tunes. Im contemplating making a Kosmo sized synth as well. I notice you did everything by hand. Its puts me to shame who has a laser cutter, a cnc and a 3d printer and table saw. You have done what I have been dreaming of. BTW Im happy to do laser panel etching for you if you want. (Im in Melb) Anyhow you have a new fan despite me being 3 times older than you. Listening to your music, you get it ! I can tell.

[@mick3950]

Well done ,a great project ,fantastic tunes as well .

[@the_runofff]

badass bro! 100 hours into my modular and sick builds like this keep me motivated

[@starbomber]

17:36 A glass synth sounds like it would be cool as heck (and I'm 90% sure there are some that exist or that people have modified to have glass panel faces) but it sounds incredibly annoying to build and most importantly, to transport. Unless you use impact resistant glass (which is gonna make the project way more expensive) moving it anywhere is gonna be a nightmare.

[@FrankPSF]

Absolutely incredible dude!!!

[@davecgriffith]

Awesome build!! And the tracks were great too. Nice work!

[@jhcmusicii6181]

Gotta admit I wasn't expecting much but this thing sounds killer!!!!

[@boblove2912]

Amazing job and it sounds cool. Not as keen on the Japanese pop influenced tunes. I suspect it would do early Tangerine Dream a treat. Still its an incredible achievement. You should so get together with Donny Benet.

[@FelixSaint]

Hell yeah dude, awesome work.

[@ixilom]

Awesome build! I hope I ever get even close to that! Ram also means "frame" in Swedish, quite fitting in a way :D

[@mymodularjourney]

Incredible. I love my eurorack, but the ergonomics are definitely the main drawback.

[@keromblum]

This rules. Great sounds, amazing project!

[@a100user]

Sounds amazing, congratulations on a job very well done.

[@kaishobbies9825]

Love the video! Feeling inspired to give it a go again. I've attempted to build a 3340 VCO as a starting point in the past and never quite been able to get it working.

[@Klangraum]

Printing stencils for color coating with a 3D printer is an interesting idea. You can also apply thick-film paint if possible.

[@dasczwo]

This borders on completeley normal behaviour. Fantastic.

[@EdEditz]

How did I mis this video? Great project! What a cool modular you put together!

[@williamolsen20]

Love the synth, and cool music too.

[@CatFish107]

Yeah dude! The unveil made me think "That looks like kosmo format", and sure enough, Sam was a big inspiration. Alright, now for the rest of the vid.

[@machinemademan]

i just did this mental trip. this week actually. reality set in after i ordered 5 speak and spells various other 80s toys a keystep 100$ of basic electronics components and a moog werkstatt. yours is way more impressive.

[@darrenmackay2536]

Awesome! Great to hear a fellow aussie too!

[@natehenderson9233]

This looks and sounds incredible!

[@Calimakoo]

You are incredibly talented.

[@eightsprites]

Sounds awesome! Really liking the sound of that one.

[@Lunolux]

insane diy, good job

[@PierreRipplinger]

Fantastic work, congrats! It looks bigger indoor.

[@tziirkq]

This is deadly. I've wanted to make one for myself for a long time, the power supply always scared me off. Very cool features.

[@infn8loopmusic]

@3:06 yes, about $100 US. 😂 Roughly one cup of coffee. Excellent video and build!! Incredible result! I wonder how long it would take me to build this in VCV or MiRack? 🤔💻

[@ProfessorSynth]

Brilliant, well done

[@dimsounz]

super cool, nice job!

[@NotGabe001]

almost thought I was watching a Summoning Salt video time to speedrun building synths now

[@MeeBilt]

Awesome! What a great project - it looks and sounds amazing. I also have a DSO138 in my case - just for the looks 😅

[@DashGlitch]

Killer work

[@ingoodmusic]

Love your enthusiasm, cheers from Russia

[@synthfellow]

This is so cool! Great work and inspiration!

[@mk1st]

Outstanding work!

[@HOLYISLANDAUDIO]

This is sick!

[@JamesPearson]

Brilliant video, really nicely structured, entertaining, informative and awesome music. I enjoyed every minute of it. I started my own diy synth around the same time as you and although I’m proud of what I’ve done it’s nowhere near your achievement (yet anyway) :) I recognise quite a few of those designs. You should check out Moritz Klein too. Who’s are the drum designs? The snare in particular is great. Also the side chain module is cool, where did you find that? Glad you finally managed to get your DIY take done ;-)

[@hughr9366]

Thanks! I used this design here as a base for the snare, although i ended up making a bunch of changes to it along the way so it will probs sound a little bit different. Its a good start tho www.gerbster.nl/tr82/snaredrum/ This one heres the side chain soundbender36.wordpress.com/2021/11/07/92-synthetiseur-modulaire-diy-ducking-side-chain-module/

[@JamesPearson]

@@hughr9366 That's great, thank you for sharing the links!

[@robthebloke]

Nice work! Greetings from tassie!

[@sajp8859]

Wow! Good job dude!

[@hthring]

the 3d printed stencil is genius,

[@nagonsnoise]

Bloody impressive. Awesome modular synth and a great video. Pretty taken with 'Demo Song 3', gave me some 'Plastic Cow' flashbacks. So .. R.A.M. mk II in about ten years?

[@supersawheather]

Incredible

[@MarkusAliasCmn]

this is BRILLIANT! wohow!

[@chenemma4913]

Awesome!!!

[@AJB2K3]

These tracks are way cool.

[@clementvoisin1128]

Bravo !

[@PonyLord-s5m]

Good job, mate! Greetings from Berlin :)

[@Empirism]

Gorgeous!!!

[@AJB2K3]

I hate @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER I am tone deaf but for some reason I want to build a synthesiser Keep up the good work Sam!

[@alizaidanthamyeez740]

Could someone pls help me? I’m considering making a 5U MU style modular synth but I can’t find any info on making a power supply and such for such a synth. Can someone please provide some information regarding this issue?

[@tomauberwenig2116]

*and suddenly it started to rain cats and dogs...* (after a few years of depression) "Hi, It's me again, with the waterproof version of...." *and it started raining actual cats and dogs...*

[@blotterdreams]

how the fuck do you not have more views. so impressive on many levels!

[@mattbarber2742]

This is incredible! You've convinced me to stop putting it off!

[@mattbarber2742]

Curious to know where the best place to source your components in Australia was? was it an international resource or something local? Thanks

[@matthiasstolt5371]

You are an excellent DIY Guy! ;)

[@eichemachensachen]

Instant feeling of a summoning salt video.

[@buzkie314159]

The second I heard the song I immediately checked to make sure the video wasn't 2 hours long.

[@eichemachensachen]

@@buzkie314159 Entering.. The Ram

[@JohnLRice]

Great job! 👏😎👍

[@Superbad94]

super nice how did you build it ?? Maaybe yopu can tell me everything about it that i can build on by my own

[@analogrealms]

This is the wet dream of every synth nerd

[@aeon136]

HOLY SHITE MATE!!!🙀 Wish I had Ur energy! The 'R.A.M.' is flippin' BITCHIN'!⚡🐏

[@eldude123456789]

amazing

[@tobiastho9639]

DIY! 💪😎

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

You'd be better off clamping the Potentiometer SHAFT (The part you're removing) when you cut the shaft to length, instead of clamping the body of the potentiometer. I learned that the hard way, because sawing the shaft off with the potentiometer body in the clamp, adds a lot of stress on the pot itself and can loosen up the entire mechanism.

[@jiribertlovec1097]

Whats the song on begining?

[@davecgriffith]

Omg, the blooper. 😂

[@AJB2K3]

Are you doing DIY DUI?

[@kfenwick]

Where can I buy your music?

[@denizbuhran]

damn i wanted to do the same thing around the same time as you but never actually started doing it. I should now! Btw which design are you using for midi2gate module? I will try making one soon but the designs I found available online don't have midi thru and that's a big problem for me...

[@hughr9366]

github.com/sebastianbeyer/SO_midi2gate i used this one here, the midi out on the schematic is actually a midi thru

[@temporoboto]

💙

[@CircularMirror7]

🔥

[@dasczwo]

Wtf. Never saw that running light effect on the keystep. Is that factory or a hack?

[@Hakucho64]

Nice work mate! What city are you in? I know it's not Sydney, 'cause it's been way too hot for a hoodie here.

[@SurethingDick-d1z]

Absolutely love it! Mmmmm DUI... lol.

[@CVinyl]

Amazing synthesizer #analogbrothers

[@eldude123456789]

bruh this is crazy

[@lordflatworm]

oh hell yeh.