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Simple is a platform for synth design. Made for musicians and makers who want to build their own instruments!

Versatile synth DIY kit

The Simple kit includes everything you need to get started building your own digital instrument.

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Synthux community

We’re a learning community of musicians, makers, engineers and designers. Got a question while programming your synth? Drop it on our Discord server and let's figure it out together!

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Synth DIY courses

We are running courses, both online and in physical space. At universities as well as local synth shops.

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This is Simple.

A versatile synth DIY kit

01.
Modular interface

How does your ideal interface look like? The Simple board is modular. You can place knobs, switches and jack sockets anywhere you like. Create the perfect interface for your instrument in minutes!

02.
Work with any microcontroller

The socket for the microcontroller has 48 pins. It can fit Arduino Nano, Daisy Seed, Teeny and other boards in the same form factor. All you need to do is connect the appropriate GND and VCC for your board and you're good to go!

03.
Designed for efficient synth prototyping

Each component requires just a single wire to work. Simply place your potentiometer, switch or jack in one of the 80 sockets and use the patch bay to connect it to your microcontroller.

04.
Expansion board

Simple is powered through USB, which is awesome! But, if you wanna add an additional analog circuit to it, you can. There's a little perfboard to help you patch external circuits. Add RC filters, op-amps and even Eurorack power!

PS. The copper pads inside the logo are actually connected to VCC and GND, so you can literally patch into the logo!
Simple is a community effort. Here are some official Simple instruments currently in development:

simple instruments

Projects by members
Liquid Metal by Roey Tsemah & Chris Ball // Simple x Daisy Seed
String resonance by Nick Donaldson // Simple x Daisy Seed
TooMono by Roey Tsemah & Anne  Stegaru // Simple + Teensy
Dual looper by Roberto Noris // Simple + Daisy Seed

Out of stock, but!

We are taking a break from production to focus on the video courses. Join the mailing list below to get updates on the project. We'll start production again asap!
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Good to know: All revenues from Simple are invested back into the community, podcast and of course Simple 2.0

Simply brainless

€159

€159

Ex.VAT
Pre-order
Free shipping WORLDWIDE
LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL OUR UPCOMING VIDEO COURSES WITH ALL PRE-ORDERS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST 2022
If you have a microcontroller already, this kit might be for you. Get started in minutes using the components below. . ‍
X1
Simple PCB board
X6
Rogan knob S
X2
Rogan knob M
X2
Rogan knob L
X10
Potentiometers
X5
ON-OFF Switches
X6
Jack sockets

Simply packed!

€289

€289

Ex.VAT
Pre-order (Teensy)
Free shipping WORLDWIDE
Pre-order
Free shipping WORLDWIDE
LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL OUR UPCOMING VIDEO COURSES WITH ALL PRE-ORDERS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST 2022
‍Including everything you need to get started! Knobs, pots, sockets, wires, jacks and the glorious Daisy Seed microcontroller.
X1
Simple PCB board
X1
Daisy Seed
X14
Rogan knob S
X4
Rogan knob M
X2
Rogan knob L
X20
Potentiometers
X10
ON-OFF Switches
X12
Jack sockets

Frequently asked questions

I have never soldered before. Will this be a problem?

As a teacher I get that question a lot. You'd be surprised how easy it is. The kit includes the easiest parts to solder -pots, sockets and switches.

Is Simple Eurorack compatible?

Simple is designed to fit in 3U rails. It’s 42 HP, which will make for a nifty standalone synth as well. You’ll need to add your own Eurorack power and additional circuits, like buffers for inputs and outputs. Use the perfboard at the bottom right to add the circuits necessary.

What is the Simple platform?

The sole purpose of the platform is to help musicians and makers design and build professional instruments. The Simple platform is built out of three parts - a community, educational resources and DIY kits.

What will be taught in the video courses?

The first courses will cover the fundamentals of synthesis, programming, soldering and design. After we have the fundaments covered we'll add more courses based on community feedback and needs.

I'm a teacher, can I run a workshop using Simple?

Yes! Send an email to roey (@) synthux.academy

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