Erica Synths Pico System III

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Key Features

  • Hardware synth with a streamlined modular workflow
  • Contains a selection of Erica Synths' legendary Pico modules
  • Solid state unit can be used on its own or with other modular gear
  • Voice cards provide preset patches and DIY cards allow you to load your own

Erica Synths Pico System III Overview

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Looking for a way to get into modular - or just looking to expand your ever-growing system. The Erica Synths Pico System III provides you with everything you need to create amazing patches with a selection of great Pico modules. Pico is Erica Synths' line of slimline modules that despite their size, produce massive sound.



This compact synthesizer provides you with everything you need to make amazing music. Just patch some cables and enjoy a galaxy of possibilities. If you're just getting started in the world of synthesizers there are patch cards which slot into the slide - you get five cards with premade patches, and five DIY cards to upload your own patches to. The system includes 2-3-4 step sequencer, 2xVCOs, VCO controller/VCA module, several mixers that work both with CV and audio signals, Modulator (syncable LFO, random CV and noise source), 2X voltage-controlled ASR envelope generators, 2x lowpass gate and BBD delay.



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Everything you need to make amazing sounds

If you want to create interesting, deep, and powerful sounds then the Pico system allows you to get stuck in immediately. The perfect start point in the Eurorack format or a worthy expansion to your modular system. This compact synthesizer is a full range analog modular system. The system is multifunctional and is designed to encourage deep creativity within a hardware workflow.

A wide selection of modules

Nothing is spared. Whatever you need to get out of your system the Pico System III can provide. This includes a 2-3-4 step sequencer which leads into two great VCOs - this is where your sound begins. The signal travels through a VCA which is accompanied by several mixers that work both with CV and audio signals. There is a modulator which contains syncable LFO, random CV, and a noise source. There is also two voltage control ASR envelopes generators, two lowpass gates, and even a BBD delay.

Plenty of patching options

The Pico synth features 31 inputs, 20 outputs, and seven switches. So get your patch cables ready and get to work. A huge amount of options are available. Erica Synths' believe that there 121000931215044250740178662400 or 1.21x1029 variations of patching, and that's without touching the potentiometers! You can spend a lifetime patching with the Pico system.

Immediately great sounds available

With the Pico system you receive five amazing presets patches - contained on great-looking patch cards. This makes the system ideal for experimental live performance. There are also five DIY cards which allow you to store your patches on them. You can also buy more voice cards directly from Erica Synths.

Features

  • Comes with a selection of patch cables
  • Includes one stackable Hosa patch cable
  • Voicecards:
    • LPG Techno
    • Synthesizer, Synthesizer
    • Space Computer
    • Drone Master
    • Droid Breakdance
  • Modules:
    • 2-3-4 step sequencer
    • 2xVCOs
    • VCO controller/VCA module
    • Several mixers that work both with CV and audio signals
    • Modulator (syncable LFO, random CV and noise source)
    • 2X voltage-controlled ASR envelope generators
    • 2x lowpass gate and BBD delay

Specifications

  • Audio signal levels: 10Vptp
  • CV signal levels (full span): -5V - +5V
  • Sequencer CV output range: 0 - +5V
  • VCO tune range: C0 - E7
  • LFO rate: 0.21Hz – 20Hz
  • VC EG attack time: 0...3"
  • VC EG release time: 0...4.2"
  • Max BBD delay time: 400ms
  • Power supply universal: 110-240VAC - 12VDC adapter
  • Power consumption: 400mA
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 240 × 140 × 80 mm
  • Mass: 0.95 kg (excluding PSU), 1.5 kg full packaging