Mutes available soon!

Mute mods almost ready, I think these will be popular as they add another dimension to live jamming. 

It consists of a small PCB with 5 switches, BD, Snare Body, Snare Noise, HiHat, VCO. Up for sound, down for muted.

Pricing, more details and demo soon!

Another great install of VCO mod from illobo

Via illobo "Just to let you know that I've installed the VCO mod.. and I'm very happy with it.. it adds a lot of texture to the sound, very nice!"

Thanks and glad you are enjoying it, one tip is to experiment with the level, even about halfway it is still quite audible, good for more subtle stuff.

Monotribe midi - not all created equal

If you have midi on your Monotribe you will know how much fun it can be, however recently I have discovered that not all Monotribe midi interfaces are created equal.

If you have bought a midi interface for your Monotribe here is what you should expect:

A ground connection on the Midi output - I know of one popular kit that does not have this, why? All midi outputs should be grounded, it is part of the midi spec.

No lag on the midi input - the Monotribe is capable of responding to midi as fast as any output can send it, and you should not get stuck notes either. If you experience this it is possible that an unsuitable opto isolator has been used.

No stuck notes or lag on the midi output, with a properly made interface this should not be happening, and one of the reasons why ground should be present.

All midi interfaces for the Monotribe allow the same functions, this is coded into the Monotribe firmware, so apart from performance issues mentioned above and price they are all the same.

Needless to say, I use a fast suitable opto and midi out is grounded on all my midi kits.

Low stock on drum and VCO kits

Update - New batch made 13th January

Currently available

3 Drum mods - this will be the last, so get in quick. £40 plus shipping

3 VCO mods - I will be doing another run at some point £55 plus shipping

CV boxes - 3 Available now £15 plus shipping

Midi - 2 External, 2 Internal available now £50 ext £40 internal plus shipping, internal comes with VCA click reduce.

Stay tuned for some new stuff coming!

Happy Holidays, prices, availability.

Happy holidays to all!

Here are mod prices

Midi £40 (internal, includes VCA click reduce)

Drum £40

VCO £55

Shipping is £9 for 1-3 mods international, or £4 UK

Also available

Good quality Monotribe/Volca sync/audio cables £2.99 50cm 3.5mm TRS each end

External Monotribe Midi £50

Monotribe CV breakout box £15

Elektron Analog Four CV breakout box £20

Analog Four to Monotribe CV cable £15

New batches of everything available from 1st January

Great looking build from Dave in the UK, and stock status

Check out this sweet looking build from Dave in the UK, Dave installed the Midi, drum and VCO mods and sent me this photo, such a great shot, thanks Dave!

If any of you guys want to send in pics, video or audio, I'll post them here on the blog.

Stock status: Drum mods just a few left, everything else plenty left.

VCO mod - what it does, more info.

I had quite a few questions asking about the VCO mod, so thought I'd post here with some more info.

It is another VCO that is fed from the Monotribe internal oscillator, it has 3 ranges and 2 modes, there is a control for setting frequency and another for level.

It can be set to give a wide range of sounds, from sub oscillator, detuned, weird tremelo/vibrato, hard sync and FM type effects. It can be subtle or extreme and is great for drones, amongst other things.

It comes fully assembled with just 4 wires to solder and 6 holes to drill, price is £55GBP plus shipping, £4 in UK, £9 rest of world.