pocket operatormodular series.
get your hands busy mixing science, art and sound with our new and improved* modular kits.
view in store
get your hands busy mixing science, art and sound with our new and improved* modular kits.
view in store
comes in 3 kits !
starting at only
16
170
400
free shipping
the POM-16 is a stand alone keyboard with individual tuneable keys and a programmable step sequencer.
note: the unit is designed to send cv, gate, midi, and po sync to control the 400 or other synthesizers. these signals do not make sounds.
• powder coated aluminum chassis
• keyboard and sequencer• stores up to 64 patterns• battery power option
the POM-16 is a stand alone keyboard with individual tuneable keys and a programmable step sequencer.
note: the unit is designed to send cv, gate, midi, and po sync to control the 400 or other synthesizers. these signals do not make sounds.
• powder coated aluminum chassis
• keyboard and sequencer• stores up to 64 patterns• battery power option
buy now!
free shipping
POM-170 is a home build analog monophonic synthesizer with built-in programmable sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, keyboard, oscillator, filter, envelope, lfo, vca, speakerbox, power distro, powerpack, a screwdriver, 8 patch cables, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis
• keyboard and sequencer• analog oscillator• on-board speaker• battery power option
POM-170 is a home build analog monophonic synthesizer with built-in programmable sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, keyboard, oscillator, filter, envelope, lfo, vca, speakerbox, power distro, powerpack, a screwdriver, 8 patch cables, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis
• keyboard and sequencer• analog oscillator• on-board speaker• battery power option
buy now!
free shipping
POM-400 is an analog synthesizer with 3 oscillators, noise, random generator, 2 envelopes, 2 vca’s, lfo, filter, mixer, speakerbox, power pack and a 1-16 step sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, 16 modules, 15 patch cables, screwdriver, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis• sequencer• three oscillators• on-board speaker• battery power option
POM-400 is an analog synthesizer with 3 oscillators, noise, random generator, 2 envelopes, 2 vca’s, lfo, filter, mixer, speakerbox, power pack and a 1-16 step sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, 16 modules, 15 patch cables, screwdriver, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis• sequencer• three oscillators• on-board speaker• battery power option
buy now!
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
POM-400
POM-400
sound demos !
DEMOS BY:JOSEPH PAILO, TOBIAS VON HOFSTEN & NEDAVINE
pure analog.
sequence and tweak
powerful noise
playful multitrack
design details
REAR HANDLE
ON THE REAR OF THE 400 YOU FIND A CONVENIENT CARRYING HANDLE. GREAT FOR TAKING YOUR MODULAR OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE SOUNDS IN THE NATURE
ON THE REAR OF THE 400 YOU FIND A CONVENIENT CARRYING HANDLE. GREAT FOR TAKING YOUR MODULAR OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE SOUNDS IN THE NATURE
BUILT-IN SPEAKER
it’s just so handy to have a some kind of speaker built-in, right? we couldn’t help ourselves to add this on both the 400 and the 170.
it’s just so handy to have a some kind of speaker built-in, right? we couldn’t help ourselves to add this on both the 400 and the 170.
KEYBOARD AND SEQUENCER
a very flexible little keyboard that we think a lot of people who already use modular gear will appreciate. battery operated!
a very flexible little keyboard that we think a lot of people who already use modular gear will appreciate. battery operated!
let's build !
for all three systems, you have to do the final assembly yourself.here are all parts included to build the 170:
think twice, bend once.
each kit comes with all of the parts needed to build the project. included in these flat packed synthesizers are everything from a powder coated
aluminum chassis to an illustrated build guide with instructions and bend angles. when bending is complete, move on to mount the modules,
snap the wire connectors and finalize your build with knobs and rubber feet. remember, think twice and double-check the angles before bending.
download manual for the 16, 170 and 400 as a pdf.
modules !
connect on a deeper level.
meet the modules, patch them together in endless combinations.
meet the modules, patch them together in endless combinations.
M-1
squaresquare oscillator
rich in odd harmonics, the square wave oscillator is great for hollow basses and screaming leads. the pulse width modulation (pwm) input makes it possible to generate a faux two oscillator detune sound.
rich in odd harmonics, the square wave oscillator is great for hollow basses and screaming leads. the pulse width modulation (pwm) input makes it possible to generate a faux two oscillator detune sound.
M-2
sawsawtooth oscillator
containing both the odd and even harmonics, the sawtooth is great for string types of sound. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
containing both the odd and even harmonics, the sawtooth is great for string types of sound. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
M-3
sinesine oscillator
with no overtones the pure sine wave is a jack of all trades. from pure bass to dub sirens, it's the army knife of a modular system. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
with no overtones the pure sine wave is a jack of all trades. from pure bass to dub sirens, it's the army knife of a modular system. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
M-4
filterlow pass filter
shape your sound with the 24db/oct low pass filter. get lost in space while tweaking the frequency and resonance pots, capable of self-oscillation.
shape your sound with the 24db/oct low pass filter. get lost in space while tweaking the frequency and resonance pots, capable of self-oscillation.
M-5
envenvelope
a classic. attack, decay, sustain and release. give your sonic creation the contour it deserves. triggered by any signal that crosses the two volt threshold.
a classic. attack, decay, sustain and release. give your sonic creation the contour it deserves. triggered by any signal that crosses the two volt threshold.
M-6
vcavoltage control amplifier
automate your volume! feed it control voltage and your signal will adapt accordingly. best friends with the envelope for classic configurations, and your oscillator in wired configurations.
automate your volume! feed it control voltage and your signal will adapt accordingly. best friends with the envelope for classic configurations, and your oscillator in wired configurations.
M-7
mixer3-channel mixer
a necessity in all modular systems. three inputs, one output with volume control over both the individual inputs as well as the master output.
a necessity in all modular systems. three inputs, one output with volume control over both the individual inputs as well as the master output.
M-8
noise2 x noise
the white noise contains noise equal over the whole spectrum. the saw output is a perfect companion for the sample and hold.
the white noise contains noise equal over the whole spectrum. the saw output is a perfect companion for the sample and hold.
M-9
randrandomise your music with the sample and hold. any input is sampled and then presented at the outputs. rate can be controlled both externally and internally, but always need an external signal to sample. experiment with both receptive and random sources as the sample input.
M-10
lfolow frequency oscillator
generating both square as well as triangle waves, the low frequency oscillator is the perfect tool to spice up your patches. great in everything from automated filter sweeps to syncing the clocks.
generating both square as well as triangle waves, the low frequency oscillator is the perfect tool to spice up your patches. great in everything from automated filter sweeps to syncing the clocks.
M-11
speakeramplifier+speaker bellow
cables goes in, sounds come out. show off your amazing patch to the rest of the world. let them hear it.
warning: never connect headphones directly to the outputs! you can damage your ears and your headphones.
cables goes in, sounds come out. show off your amazing patch to the rest of the world. let them hear it.
warning: never connect headphones directly to the outputs! you can damage your ears and your headphones.
M-12
sequencer16-step sequencer
sixteen steps of control. override the internal clock with the clock input. send clock out or po sync out. make it go backwards with the arrow input. jump to the first step, the second, fourth or eight step with the reset and binary.
sixteen steps of control. override the internal clock with the clock input. send clock out or po sync out. make it go backwards with the arrow input. jump to the first step, the second, fourth or eight step with the reset and binary.
download the system dimensions guideto make your own conversion from 'pocket rack' to eurorack.
get started with modular.
learn a classic patch
po sync pocket operator with modular
product specifications
16
170
400
note
1 X 16 chassi1 X keyboard
16 X trim knob1 X value knob4 X rubber foot4 X chassi screw1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
16 X trim knob1 X value knob4 X rubber foot4 X chassi screw1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
1 X 170 chassi7 X modules1 X battery pack1 X distro
23 X trim knob9 X value knob8 X audio cable6 X rubber foot6 X chassi screw1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
*what's new:
23 X trim knob9 X value knob8 X audio cable6 X rubber foot6 X chassi screw1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
*what's new:
- PSU improved to be more stable and offer longer battery life
- oscillators retrimmed to improve audio range
- speaker volume knob adjusted for intuitive control
- labeling for the output jacks on
the keyboard changed to “cv 1, 2, 3” the 3 “program gate” jacks changed to “gate 1, 2, 3” and the
3 “keyboard” jacks changed to “keyboard cv”
- increased size of screw holes on powder coated aluminum chassis for easy building
- standoffs come pre-threaded for quicker assembly
1 X 400 chassi14 X modules1 X battery pack1 X distro
37 X trim knob13 X value knob15 X audio cable14 X CHASSI SCREW4 X rubber foot1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
*what's new:
37 X trim knob13 X value knob15 X audio cable14 X CHASSI SCREW4 X rubber foot1 X screwdriver1 X user's manual
*what's new:
- added PO sync output, which allows for easy patching out and into the PO series. use this jack to sync modular tempo with any pocket operator.
- speaker volume knob adjusted
for intuitive control
- level on sequencer clock out adjusted to 5V from 10V
- output amplitude on white noise adjusted so now it can trigger envelopes
- PSU has been improved, it is now more stable and offers a longer battery life.
- oscillators have been retrimmed, giving an improved audio range to play with.
- increased size of screw holes on powder coated aluminum chassis for easy building
power supply:there is no power supply included. if you want to run the units on wall power you need an adapter with the following specifications (sold here):
- AC/DC adapter
- 12V, min 1A (12 watt)
- polarity: center negative
- plug: 4.75/1.7mm
warning: Make sure to remove the batteries from the battery holder before connecting the DC-plug to the external AC/DC adapter.
USE SEPARATE BATTERY CHARGER TO CHARGE RE-CHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
USE SEPARATE BATTERY CHARGER TO CHARGE RE-CHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
sequencer clock outputs:please note that the modular series uses clock output levels of +10V. po sync: in order to sync with po-10/20/30 series use the dedicated po out. other signals need to be attenuated to around 1V (max 5V).
pro-tip: you can also use the lfo module, square out that is 5V.
pro-tip: you can also use the lfo module, square out that is 5V.
system dimensions
warning:
THE MODULES HAVE NO REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION. MAKE SURE TO WIRE THINGS CORRECTLY TO AVOID DAMAGING THE UNIT. WARRANTY IS VOID IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.ALSO: DO NOT CONNECT HEADPHONES DIRECTLY TO ANY OUTPUTS! THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR EQUIPMENT AND HEARING.
pocket operatormodular series.
get your hands busy mixing science, art and sound with our new and improved* modular kits.
view in store
comes in 3 kits !
starting at only
16
free shipping
buy now!
the POM-16 is a stand alone keyboard with individual tuneable keys and a programmable step sequencer.
note: the unit is designed to send cv, gate, midi, and po sync to control the 400 or other synthesizers. these signals do not make sounds.
• powder coated aluminum chassis• keyboard and sequencer• stores up to 64 patterns• battery power option
170
free shipping
buy now!
POM-170 is a home build analog monophonic synthesizer with built-in programmable sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, keyboard, oscillator, filter, envelope, lfo, vca, speakerbox, power distro, powerpack, a screwdriver, 8 patch cables, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis• keyboard and sequencer• analog oscillator• on-board speaker• battery power option
400
free shipping
buy now!
POM-400 is an analog synthesizer with 3 oscillators, noise, random generator, 2 envelopes, 2 vca’s, lfo, filter, mixer, speakerbox, power pack and a 1-16 step sequencer. complete kit with powder coated chassis, 16 modules, 15 patch cables, screwdriver, and an illustrated build guide.
• powder coated aluminum chassis• sequencer• three oscillators• on-board speaker• battery power option
sound demos !
sequence and tweak
powerful noise
playful multitrack
DEMOS BY:joseph pAilo, tobias von hofsten & nedavine
REAR HANDLE
ON THE REAR OF THE 400 YOU FIND A CONVENIENTCARRYING HANDLE. GREAT FOR TAKING YOUR MODULAR OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE SOUNDS IN THE NATURE
ON THE REAR OF THE 400 YOU FIND A CONVENIENTCARRYING HANDLE. GREAT FOR TAKING YOUR MODULAR OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE SOUNDS IN THE NATURE
BUILT-IN SPEAKER
IT’S JUST SO HANDY TO HAVE A SOME KIND OFSPEAKER BUILT-IN, RIGHT? WE COULDN’T HELP OURSELVES TO ADD THIS ON BOTH THE 400 AND THE 170.
IT’S JUST SO HANDY TO HAVE A SOME KIND OFSPEAKER BUILT-IN, RIGHT? WE COULDN’T HELP OURSELVES TO ADD THIS ON BOTH THE 400 AND THE 170.
KEYBOARD AND SEQUENCER
A VERY FLEXIBLE LITTLE KEYBOARD THAT WE THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ALREADY USE MODULAR GEAR WILL APPRECIATE.
A VERY FLEXIBLE LITTLE KEYBOARD THAT WE THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ALREADY USE MODULAR GEAR WILL APPRECIATE.
let's build !
for all three systems, you have to do the final assembly yourself. here are all parts included to build the 170:
think twice, bend once.
each kit comes with all of the parts needed to build the project. included in these flat packed synthesizers are everything from a powder coated aluminum chassi to an illustrated build guide with instructions
and bend angles. when bending is complete, move on to mount the modules, snap the wire connectors and finalize your build with knobs and rubber feet. remember, think twice
and double-check the angles before bending.
download manual for the 16, 170 and 400 as a pdf.
modules !
connect on a deeper level.
meet the modules, patch them together in endless combinations.
meet the modules, patch them together in endless combinations.
envsquare oscillator
rich in odd harmonics, the square wave oscillator is great for hollow basses and screaming leads. the pulse width modulation (pwm) input makes it possible to generate a faux two oscillator detune sound.
M-1
saw
sawtooth oscillator
containing both the odd and even harmonics, the sawtooth is great for string types of sound. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
M-2
sinesine oscillator
with no overtones the pure sine wave is a jack of all trades. from pure bass to dub sirens, it's the army knife of a modular system. the linear frequency modulation input (fm) easily brings you into the sci-fi domain.
M-3
filterlow pass filter
shape your sound withthe 24db/oct low pass filter. get lost in space while tweaking the resonance and frequency pots.
M-4
envenvelope
a classic. attack, decay, sustain and release. give your sonic creation the contour it deserves. triggered by any signal that crosses the two volt threshold.
M-5
vcavoltage control amplifier
automate your volume! feed it control voltage and your signal will adapt accordingly. best friends with the envelope for classic configurations, and your oscillator in wired configurations.
M-6
mixer3-channel mixer
a necessity in all modular systems. three inputs, one output with volume control over both the individual inputs as well as the master output.
M-7
noise2 x noise
the white noise contains noise equal over the whole spectrum. the saw output is a perfect companion for the sample and hold.
M-8
randrandomise your music with the sample and hold. any input is sampled and then presented at the outputs. rate can be controlled both externally and internally, but always need an external signal to sample. experiment with both receptive and random sources as the sample input.
M-9
lfolow frequency oscillator
generating both square as well as triangle waves, the low frequency oscillator is the perfect tool to spice up your patches. great in everything from automated filter sweeps to syncing the clocks.
M-10
speakeramplifier+speaker bellow
cables goes in, sounds come out. show off your amazing patch to the rest of the world. let them hear it.
warning: never connect headphones directly to the outputs! you can damage your ears and your headphones.
M-11
sequencer16-step sequencer
sixteen steps of control. override the internal clock with the clock input. send clock out or po sync out. make it go backwards with the arrow input. jump to the first step, the second, fourth or eight step with the reset and binary.
M-12
download the system dimensions guideto make your own conversion from 'pocket rack' to eurorack.
get started with modular.
po sync pocket operator with modular
learn a classic patch
product specifications
16
1 X 170 CHASSI7 X MODULES1 X BATTERY PACK1 X DISTRO
23 X TRIM KNOB9 X VALUE KNOB8 X AUDIO CABLE6 X RUBBER FOOT4 X CHASSI SCREW1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
23 X TRIM KNOB9 X VALUE KNOB8 X AUDIO CABLE6 X RUBBER FOOT4 X CHASSI SCREW1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
170
1 X 170 CHASSI7 X MODULES1 X BATTERY PACK1 X DISTRO
23 X TRIM KNOB9 X VALUE KNOB8 X AUDIO CABLE6 X RUBBER FOOT6 X CHASSI SCREW1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
23 X TRIM KNOB9 X VALUE KNOB8 X AUDIO CABLE6 X RUBBER FOOT6 X CHASSI SCREW1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
*what's new:
- psu improved to be more stable and offer longer battery life
- oscillators retrimmed to improve audio range
- labeling for the output jacks on the keyboard changed to “cv 1, 2, 3” the 3 “program gate” jacks changed to “gate 1, 2, 3” and the 3 “keyboard” jacks changed to “keyboard cv”
- increased size of screw holes on powder coated aluminum chassis for easy building
- standoffs come pre-threaded for quicker assembly
- speaker volume knob adjusted for intuitive control
400
1 X 400 CHASSI14 X MODULES1 X BATTERY PACK1 X DISTRO
37 X TRIM KNOB13 X VALUE KNOB16 X CHASSI SCREW15 X AUDIO CABLE4 X RUBBER FOOT1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
37 X TRIM KNOB13 X VALUE KNOB16 X CHASSI SCREW15 X AUDIO CABLE4 X RUBBER FOOT1 X SCREWDRIVER1 X USER'S MANUAL
*what's new:
- added po sync output, which allows for easy patching out and into the po series. use this jack to sync modular tempo with any pocket operator.
- speaker volume knob adjusted
- for intuitive control level on sequencer clock out adjusted to 5v from 10v
- output amplitude on white noise adjusted so now it can trigger envelopes
- psu has been improved,
it is now more stable and offers a longer battery life. - oscillators have been retrimmed, giving an improved audio range to play with.
- increased size of screw holes on powder coated aluminum chassis for easy building
power supply
there is no power supply included. if you want to run the units on wall power you need an adapter with the following specifications (sold separately):
- AC/DC adapter
- 12V, min 1A (12 watt)
- polarity: center negative
- plug: 4.75/1.7m
warning
make sure to remove the batteries from the battery holder before connecting the dc-plug to the external ac/dc adapter.
use separate battery charger to charge re-chargeable batteries.
use separate battery charger to charge re-chargeable batteries.
sequencer clock outputsand po sync
please note that the modular series uses clock output levels of +10V.
in order to sync with po-10/20/30 series use the dedicated po out. other signals need to be attenuated to around 1V (max 5V).
in order to sync with po-10/20/30 series use the dedicated po out. other signals need to be attenuated to around 1V (max 5V).
tip!
you can also use the lfo module, square out that is 5V.
system dimensions
warning:
THE MODULES HAVE NO REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION.MAKE SURE TO WIRE THINGS CORRECTLY TO AVOID DAMAGINGTHE UNIT. WARRANTY IS VOID IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. ALSO: DO NOT CONNECT HEADPHONESDIRECTLY TO ANY OUTPUTS! THIS MAY DAMAGEYOUR EQUIPMENT AND HEARING.
THE MODULES HAVE NO REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION.MAKE SURE TO WIRE THINGS CORRECTLY TO AVOID DAMAGINGTHE UNIT. WARRANTY IS VOID IF INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. ALSO: DO NOT CONNECT HEADPHONESDIRECTLY TO ANY OUTPUTS! THIS MAY DAMAGEYOUR EQUIPMENT AND HEARING.