Moog’s DFAM and Mother-32 have attracted their own dedicated following. Now a Kickstarter project aims to expand patching flexibility on the Moog and other semi-modulars – so you won’t outgrow them.
There are two product ideas in the FamilyTool line. One is a unit for adding multis and splits, which extends patching on semi-modulars like the Mother-32. (The Mother-32 is limited to multiplying one patch point to two signal outputs; this adds more.) A second product is a case with internal power for making a little “baby” modular – without having to make the leap into Eurorack. (The latter could get more expensive and means more to lug around. Arturia also recently showed small cases with this idea.)
The product looks really nice, and gets hand-assembled in Munich. One interesting twist: they say they’re only marketing this on Kickstarter, so there won’t be any units for sale after that.
Specs:
The MULT-OR-SWITCH is all about giving you more patching flexibility for more elaborate patches.
MULT-OR-SWITCH Module
6 A/B switches for up to six switchable routings
2 of which are OR-logic mixers
No external power source needed*
Passive MULT (1:4 or 2×1:2)
Patching fun with 24 I/Os
And the case is perfect for, say, a DFAM owner who wishes they also had just the awesome Mutable Instruments Clouds to play with (which, seriously, is possible):
powered UNCPROP Case
Fits eurorack modules up to 20hp and 35mm depth (e.g. Clouds and MATHS)
Perfectly fits DFAM/Mother-32 and
Is a great addition to any other semi-modular synth
For heavy users & beginners
internal PSU
works as a 20hp standalone eurorack case/effects unit
Handcrafted wooden panels (walnut)
Pricing starts at EUR199 depending on which round you’re in.
Maybe the coolest option: you can spring for a workshop and dinner with the makers in Munich.
Or you can get a scarf, which sounds appealing to me.
FamilyTool – a versatile modular synthesizer extension
Previously:
https://cdm.link/2018/01/arturias-new-easy-affordable-modular-cases-also-mount-to-minibrute-2/