Synthrotek OBEY - DIY Build
Coming in hot this month is our build of the Synthrotek OBEY eurorack module. This dual-function module is one half envelope follower and one half attenuverter or offset generator.
On one side of the module, the OBEY can take inputs from piezos, guitars, drum machines and even microphones to trigger an envelope or gate into your eurorack system. The other side of the Synthrotek OBEY can attenuvert voltage sources in both positive or negative values (up to 2x times), giving this tiny module some hell of an impact on your performance/recordings.
Born from the Synthrotek nano series of modules, the OBEYs footprint is only 4HP wide. It has 4x LED sliders that control the various two sides of the module. Now, judging by our description, it seems overwhelming and complicated to use. It is not. Synthrotek has provided a lot of documentation and there are several YouTube videos out and about that show the OBEY being utilized.
NOTE: You can access the build docs and the manuals below in our “Quick Links” section below.
Let’s get on with the build shall we?
Upon unpacking the module, you will notice that it comes with 2x PCBs and 1x panel. Set the smaller of the PCBs aside (it’s the control board that you mount jacks, sliders, etc to) and pick up the logic board. This is where we will start the build process.
