All the updates about production will be here!
Hey MICRORACK People!
We know you’re eager to get your hands on MICRORACK, and our absolute priority is to bring you the best instrument possible as fast as we can. Thank you for being with us on that road.
We hope you all had a great holiday and set your big goals for 2025!
But we are here to share our progress:
Modules Development
We’ve finalized routing and layouts for all our modules, including amazing collaborations:
- VCF module with Moritz Klein
- Compressor, EQ and Saturator modules with Zvukofor Sound Labs
- Vactrol Low Pass Gate module designed by a talented Buchla world engineer
Production Progress
- Ordered final pre-release prototypes (arriving next week!)
- Working with our hired production manager in China to get best quotations
- Setting up test-sample orders with two carefully selected Chinese manufacturers (including one recommended by our friends at Flipper)
- Manufacturing and shipping planned to begin right after Chinese New Year (early February 2025)
Coming late January (very soon)
- Updated module descriptions coming to our forum
- Backers only shop launch with fulfillment system for your Kickstarter orders
So, later in January we will collect your shipping details and payments for delivery to your destination and in February we start manufacturing and sending your synths!
We are almost there. Thank you for your patience and trust in us <3 We’re getting closer to bringing MICRORACK to life!
Stay tuned and keep making noise,
MICRORACK Team
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Unboxing test samples to check everything before we go full scale!
(full post in our telegram channel)
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We’re testing our pre-release modules and thrilled with the initial results!
The input module allows connection of external audio signals, microphones, etc. The output module enables connecting MICRORACK to any sound source, such as headphones or sound systems using 3.5mm or 6.3mm jacks.
By connecting the input and output modules, we measured the following performance characteristics across the 10Hz-20kHz range:
Frequency Response: 2 dB gain irregularity
Dynamic Range: 90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.1%
Starting at just $119, MICRORACK offers high-quality audio performance typically found in more expensive systems.
These results are especially noteworthy for a compact modular system like MICRORACK. We’re inspired and will continue our testing!
- Measurements were conducted using ARTA and REW software, with a Steinberg UR242 soundcard
- THD measurement specifics: +4 dBu input, 10 Vpp MICRORACK signal level between input and output, 10 dB soundcard input headroom
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Sweet!
Would it be possible to receive per module diagrams with the dimensions for possible plate construction?
thanks
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Good question! We are even thinking on some sort of configuration tool to easily generate models for 3D printed cases/panels for any setup. But we will just publish specs and dimensions for each module first, for sure. Thanks for asking
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That would be very cool!
It occurred to me after posting that the locations of the words and symbols is just as important.
Some may (and could) want to 3d print the char and sym, others may want (or need) to screen print.
I’m new to modular, and it’s my understanding that microrack will utilize cabling intended for proto board pins/sleeves but some may want to adapt to std modular patch cables?
What do you see out there in the stats?
Did I miss this or hasn’t it happened yet?
It hasn’t happened yet, at least not for me.
That message about „later in January“ was from earlier in January (on Telegram and Kickstarter), they just forgot to upload it here too at that time. Probably plans then got delayed, as they always do.
Yeah, I’m not particularly concerned about it. Take as much time as you guys need, I’m sure we’ll hear something as we get closer to the end of the month.
We have faced a little bit more issues than we’ve expected and since it’s just two of us working on solving them unfortunately our plans have shifted for a few weeks. We still plan to start shipping in March-April though. We are preparing an update very soon, stay tuned, and thank you for your posts, feedback and comments!
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Not just you guys. The other project I backed around the same time encountered some issues and have to push things a couple weeks.
Take your time; having something that works arrive late is better than delivering a bad product on time.
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Just wanted to pop in and express how excited I am to get my hands on these modules! Hoping to see some news soon but also agree that waiting is something I’m okay with. Best wishes!
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Big May Update!
April pushed us to our limits!
We received module samples and some extra components from two selected factories, and the quality looks good.
We’ve also finalized the design of our product packaging. The boxes are looking great while keeping everything safe and organized.
VCO Module – Now Even Better! We’ve put a lot of love into refining our VCO module. The results feel like magic, this module sounds amazing – we’re excited for you to try it!
Well, almost! We’ll be taking just a brief pause before traveling to China later this May to kick off full production run. We will be on-site to catch any issues and make sure the quality is satisfying.
We also invested time in speeding up our testing process. We built a custom testing stand for MICRORACK modules that has reduced the time it takes to verify each unit.
Because of your support MICRORACK is now a final product. We are incredibly proud of the result, and we can’t wait for you to experience it firsthand. Stay tuned!
Read the full update on kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microrack/microrack-affordable-and-compact-modular-synthesizer/posts/4376679)
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Hi, I’m a backer for the Kickstarter. Has an email been sent out yet for confirming our info to ship?
I’ve asked this question a few times on Kickstarter but haven’t yet seen a reply.
Thanks!
No, they haven’t yet done that.
Would be nice to get a new update on how this was received at Superbooth and some status update on the project.
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I received an email today to confirm shipping, etc. When I click on it, I get sent to a page that forces me to update my already-working password, then gives me an error “Invalid or expired activation token” when I follow the instruction.
Got help. Had to look in the cart under my already-working account. Hope that hint helps others.
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Actually it’s much more possible now with website update. You can check out each module details on dedicated page, see its leg layout and unit size (number of pins from leftmost power pins to rightmost power pins) and simply try to prototype something already with any 830 pin breadboard basically. The height for all modules is the same and its not exceeding the height of the breadboard (except some I/O modules).
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