The Two Thousand Six Hundred, or TTSH for short, is a new DIY synth project, inspired by the classic ARP 2600 semi-modular analog synthesizer.

The TTSH is now available as a kit for 4000 SEK (about US $600), containing PCBs and the powder-coated and screen-printed front panel. This is an advanced DIY project – nothing is pre-built and no electronic components are included. Builders will have to source their own parts, which is detailed at the project site. A case is also available.

Here’s a demo of a TTSH prototype in action:

Here are audio demos:

Specifications:

3 VCOs (Model 4027-1):

VCO 1: saw / sqr

VCO 2: saw / tri / pulse / sine

VCO 3: saw / pulse

Noise Gen: Continually variable from LF to pink to white.

LFO – Patchable with tons of modulation sources and shapes, Sample and Hold.

Filter – Model 4012 VCF (1970-76). 24db lowpass, self-oscillating.

VCA – Linear or Exponential control. Envelope Follower.

Envelope Generators –

Env 1: ADSR

Env 2: AR

Ring Modulator

Spring Reverb (optional choice of reverb tank)

CV/Gate/Trigger inputs (MIDI optional)

2 Speakers which may be switched off to save power.

3.5mm jacks so you can easily interface with a Eurorack system.

Is this the coolest commercial synth DIY project ever? Check out the specs and the demos and let us know what you think!

via reader Jester Glass