Load and save up to 128 presets onto your Minitaur, select from 6 different modulation waveshapes, engage Hard Sync, access full ADSR envelopes, MIDI sync the LFO, reset oscillator waveform cycles, polychain with other Moog synthesizers and more. The free Minitaur Editor software truly unlocks Minitaur’s power and flexibility by making DAW integration and control completely seamless on both Mac and Windows machines. This makes Minitaur extremely fast and easy to use-but just under the surface lies a vast expanse of dynamic and inspirational power that is instantly accessible from almost any laptop or MIDI controller. The solid steel enclosure of the Minitaur is deceptively simple - offering immediate access to critical sound design and performance controls only. More information on the website.įor more DIY projects and news on check this out.Access 6 Modulation sources, Hard Sync, ADSR Envelopes, CV to MIDI conversion and more. They say they are only making one batch of kits so if you fancy trying your hand at breaking a Moog then get one while they last. The kit costs $118 or $158 including the 6hp USB/MIDI expander. And in the end you get to integrate an awesome synthesizer voice into your modular system. They’ve done such a great job on the front panel – it looks like its always meant to be this way. It’s no small job but the result is simply stunning. The kit can also include an extra panel to house the USB and MIDI sockets. All the CV and audio connections have to be relocated to the front panel.

There’s also some slicing with sharp knives before things start coming back together with an awful lot of soldering.

You have to de-solder all the external connections. The original PCB is just too deep to fit in the 3U Eurorack space and so you’ll need to carefully and methodically sand a few millimetres off the edge. You are messing with an expensive and probably precious synthesizer with ample opportunity to completely screw it up. Although “attempting” is not really what you’re after. It’s a fabulous piece of work and really makes me think that perhaps, even with my meagre DIY skills, I could attempt this sort of thing.

It’s illustrated throughout with photographs and arrows and lots of important instructions IN BOLD CAPITALS. There’s a 30 page guide taking you through every step in the process. You’ll need to bring your own soldering iron, solder, wire cutters, glue, tape and screwdrivers.

There’s a bunch of wires, some standoffs, jack sockets, power cable, shorting stickers and sandpaper. The kit includes a new 43hp front panel which has been CNC cut, bead blasted, powder coated and screen printed.

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