Erica Synths has announced that their Pico System 1 – a Eurorack system that they describe as “the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of its functionality”, is now available to order.

The Pico System 1 contains a set of modules modules, selected so that beginners are introduced with basics of modular synthesizers, but powerful enough for playing complete gigs. The modules include dual oscillators, a pattern generator, filter and amplifier, random signal generator, a mixer, DSP effects and more.

Pico System 1 Video Demo:

Pico modules included in the system are:

SEQ – powerful 16 step sequencer with 16 pattern memory

2xVCO – 32 custom waves in 2 banks, great 1V/oct tracking and LFO mode

VCF1 – Polivoks-inspired LP/BP VCF, ideal for acidish basslines

TRIGG – 4 trigger polyrhytmic pattern generator that also serves as a master clock for the system. Web-based pattern designer app allows user to upload own patterns

2xDRUMS – 64 sample player with 3 adjustable parameters and CV control over them. Web-based app and Pico Programmer (included) allows user to upload his own sound samples

MULTI – buffered audio/CV/clock signal splitter

EG – lin/log ASR envelope generator that works also as LFO

VCA – dual linear VCA

RND – sine/pulse LFO and random events (random trigger, S&H and noise) generator

DSP – stereo effects processor with 8 great sounding custom effects

A MIX – 3 input audio mixer

OUTPUT – stereo output module with headphone amplifier

Pricing and Availability

The Erica Synths Pico System 1 is available now to pre-order, priced at 1000€ (ex. VAT).