DIODE-01 Mono Synth

Overview The AMSynths DIODE-01 is an accurate replica of the Roland System 101 analog synthesizer combined with the extra features in the 102. This makes a feature rich single VCO synthesizer with a diode ladder filter, hence the name.

The DIODE-01 is built across two PCB's; one holds the panels controls and the other contains the analog circuits. The PCB's attached to an aluminium front panel which fits into a 60HP of Eurorack space, or a the panel can be easily fitted into a Moog Mother 32 60HP case.

The Minisonik will be available as a completed Eurorack synth, or as a set of PCB's and panel.

Features The DIODE-01 maintains the unusual layout of the original design with all the modulation source on the left including the envelope generator. The synth is semi-modular and the normailsed patching is illustrated by bue lines (CV signals) and orange lines (audio signals).

• Envelope Generator - traditional but fast ADSR
• LFO - with three waveforms (triangle, sine, sawtooth)
• S&H - with its own wide ranging clock (0.25Hz to 400Hz)
• VCO - with range switch and four waveforms (triangle, sawtooth, square, pulse)
• The VCO has the sync feature of the 102 (strong or weak)
• Noise source with white and pink colours
• Ring Modulator, normalised to the VCO and LFO
• High pass filter, 3dB passive design
• Voltage controlled 24dB diode filter with self oscillation
• Voltage controlled amplifier
• Output stage that mixes a second input into a final output

Availability The DIODE-01 is currently in development and the prototype maybe ready for Synthfest 2023 with a plain aluminium panel. Production units are expected to be available during the Winter of 2023/24, and they will have a dark grey powder coated panel with three colour silk screen print.

Final pricing has not yet been set as it depends on the manufacturing and SMD assembly costs, however it will be at an affordable price point. Completed units and DIY basic kits will be on sale.

The DIODE-01 will only be available directly from AMSynths via their webstore, eBay or Reverb store.

PRODUCTION STATUS: IN DEVELOPMENT