Kosmo
very synth much heck
This giant wall of synth is Kosmo. Kosmo is a modular synthesizer I built over the last year using modules primarily designed by other folks.
This is a page showing my latest KOSMO setup. Let me know if you have any questions.
I was particularly drawn to Kosmo modules because I rather enjoy the build and they are cost effective. Sam (Look Mum No Computer) and a few others from the forums have made PCBs and front panels available to purchase. That means all I needed to do to start off my modular is order the components and assemble the module. It also is somewhat less expensive than purchasing Eurorack modules, which can be hundreds of dollars for a single module.
The latest case for housing utilitarian gems
Top case
- 1 x GATE GRINDER
- 1 x CTORP SEQUENTIAL SWITCH (waiting on parts)
- 1 x CTORP GLIDE
- 1 x CTORP LFO
- 1 x CTORP DUAL G2T
- 1 x CTORP SUB OSC
- 1 x CTORP ATTENUATOR (waiting on part)
- 1 x CTORP ATTENUVERTER
- 1 x CTORP A/R EG
- 1 x crucFX VLPG
- 1 x LMNC #1163 MINI MIXER
This case I built out of rotting plywood from under the shed. It has a folding handle for easy carrying.
Middle case
ROW 1
- 3 x LMNC #1222 Performance VCO
- 1 x LMNC #1113 PERFORMANCE FILTER
- 1 x LMNC #2399 TRIPLE SPLASHBACK
- 1 x LMNC #1157 MINI ADSR
- 1 x LMNC #1184 QUAD VCA MIXER
ROW 2
- 1 x LMNC #1145 VCLFO
- 1 x LMNC #1114 FUNKY FILTER (GRR)
- 2 x LMNC #1161 BUFFERED MULTIPLE
- 1 x DIALUP - I made this
- 1 x RAT DISTORTION - I made this (Proco Rat pedal)
- 1 x LMNC #1157 MINI ADSR
- 1 x LMNC #1007 MIDIMUSO MIDI TO CV
A slightly wider case and the blueprint for any future cases.
Bottom case
ROW 1
- 1 x LMNC #1222 Performance VCO
- 1 x crucFX KOSMO EURO PLAYSET
- 1 x MATHS
- 1 x MORPHAGENE
- 1 x RAMPLE
- 1 x LMNC #1113 PERFORMANCE FILTER
- 1 x LMNC #1184 QUAD VCA MIXER
ROW 2
A Frankenstein's amp for sure
BUILT-IN AMP!
One day I got jealous of all those synths with built-in speakers so I figured I would make my own. I took one of those small belt Marshall amps that I found busted at a garage sale, combined it with speakers harvested from a failed circuit bend, and made this monstrousity to be the base of my Kosmo modular.
In other cases (or shelved)
These cases are still in progress.
- 1 x LMNC #1145 VCLFO
- 1 x MUSIC BOX - I made this
- 1 x LMNC #1114 FUNKY FILTER (GRR)
- 1 x CTORP LFO
- 1 x CTORP DUAL G2T
- 1 x CTORP SUB OSC
- 1 x CTORP A/R EG
- 1 x LMNC AAAPPPCCC
- 1 x crucFX VLPG
Why is this here?
Because it's a project I'm continually iterating on stretching the limits of my design, electrical, and coding skills. Also, I think it's pretty rad.