BEFACO KICKALL Eurorack Module - DIY Build
As we head into the summer months here at fiN Studios, we take on our second build of the month … the Befaco KICKALL Eurorack Module.
The KICKALL is a 6HP compact synth voice that features damn near everything you need to make a big fat KICK sound. This module is a powerhouse. It contains a VCO that tracks voltage per octave, an aggressive wave shaper and has the ability to use CV to control envelopes and pitch.
CV is controllable from Sine to Square wave shaping and the envelope decay for the main VCA is also CV controlled. So, what does this mean? It’s a badass kick drum synth!
What about that design?
Before we get into the logistics of the build, we want to take a moment to appreciate the Befaco KICKALL dual PCB layout. As a pretty complex and time consuming build, the two PCBs, once joined are a tight fit. One would question how they did this so well, but designers uncanny knack to make each piece integrate with the other is amazing. You have to take a step back and appreciate its ingenuity and design.
This can also make for a difficult time for the novice DIYer. You have to be precise with your soldering points. Even as a more experienced builder, we took the time to finesse the module PCBs together. The main thing here is that you want to make sure that you have no high tips in your solder points as they can short the boards or cause unwanted issues. With all that being said, let’s get onto the build…
