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Rat King Modular GATES – DIY Build

May 22, 2020
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Rat King Modular GATES - Eurorack Modular Build

As summer draws near and the hot weather rolls into California, it’s an optimal time to stay inside and catch up on some DIY modular kits.

When we heard that Rat King Modular was releasing a new module named GATES, we immediately hit up our friends at Synthrotek and ordered one up as soon as the kits were available. (The module had been released as a fully assembled version about a month prior and we were anxious to finally get our hands on the kit version).

Within a few days, the kit arrived and it was time to get busy building the Rat King Modular GATES!

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Completed Gates with Bag
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Rat King Modular TONE – DIY Build

September 2, 2019
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Rat King Modular TONE - Eurorack Modular Build

Tone DIY Kit

For our first build of September, we were honored to receive one of the first Rat King Modular TONE kits from our friends over at Synthrotek. 

A relative newcomer to the Eurorack Modular scene, the Rat King is quickly proving to be a master of modular synths. Being the third module in the series, we have to say that the TONE module pairs well with its brethren kin; the EVENT and the Random SEQ. 

So, what makes the Rat King Modular TONE different from other VCOs?  Well, besides the beautiful mustard gold PCB and the matte black panel with gold laced graphics, the TONE uses the Alfa AS3340 chip (a CEM clone), made famous by its outstanding quality.  It is hard to go without saying that this VCO has some grit and some warm sounds that are trackable over an entire 8 octaves. 

Let’s get onto the build … All Hail The Rat King! 

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Rat King Modular SEQ (Random Sequencer) – DIY Build

July 18, 2019
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RK Random Sequencer (SEQ) Modular Build

Rat King Modular SEQ DIY Kit

For our first build of July, we take on the Rat King Modular Random Sequencer (or SEQ as it’s known). This build is hot on the tails (no pun intended!) of the EVENT that we completed last month and we have to admit it . . . it was just as fun to build as the EVENT.

The Random SEQ panel and PCB are laid out similarly to the EVENT with its matte black panel and mustard yellow PCB. The blue hue from the LED below the panel appears frosted as the LED is not a panel through mount.

One might question how many more modules the Rat King will make… all we can hope for is a lot more!

As for the build itself, it was a quick and easy build for the advanced or intermediate builder lasting only about an hour. For the novice builders, this is a great one to get your feet wet with as the BOM and quick setup instructions (provided with the kit or available online) allow for easy reading. 

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Rat King Modular EVENT – DIY Build

July 2, 2019
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RK EVENT Eurorack Modular Build

Rat King Modular - EVENT DIY KIT

For the final build of June 2019 we took on the Rat King Modular EVENT, which to our surprise was a hidden gem for our eurorack system. The EVENT is the first eurorack module by Rat King Modular and we have to say, it’s a little beast. The panel is beautifully designed and the layout of the knobs and the jacks makes the EVENT easy to maneuver while recording or performing.

The matte black design with gold highlights is backed by a mustard yellow PCB who’s layout is easy and concise to follow. The dual sided PCB accepts solder like a sponge which makes this build a hassle free and not to mention fun build. So lets get onto the build…

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