--- product_id: 22573330 title: "Atari Punk Console Kit - Eurorack LoFi Oscillator DIY Kit" brand: "synthrotek" price: "€ 96.57" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/22573330-atari-punk-console-kit-eurorack-lofi-oscillator-diy-kit store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Low power draw ±20mA Dual CV inputs for dynamic modulation Minimal parts for beginner-friendly build Atari Punk Console Kit - Eurorack LoFi Oscillator DIY Kit **Brand:** synthrotek **Price:** € 96.57 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Build the chaos, own the noise — your Eurorack’s new punk legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Atari Punk Console Kit - Eurorack LoFi Oscillator DIY Kit by synthrotek - **How much does it cost?** € 96.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/22573330-atari-punk-console-kit-eurorack-lofi-oscillator-diy-kit) ## Best For - synthrotek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted synthrotek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Eurorack Ready:** Slim 4HP width and Doepfer-compatible 16-pin power header fit seamlessly into your modular rig. - • **Beginner-Friendly DIY Kit:** Low part count and clear assembly make it perfect for soldering pros ready to level up. - • **Ultra-Low Power Consumption:** Efficient design draws just ±20mA, keeping your setup lean and clean. - • **Iconic Lo-Fi Sound Generator:** Harness the legendary Atari Punk Console circuit for unmistakable retro synth vibes. - • **Dual CV Inputs for Sonic Exploration:** Modulate two square wave oscillators independently and unlock endless glitchy textures. ## Overview The Atari Punk Console Kit is a Eurorack-compatible DIY oscillator featuring a classic 556 timer-based Lo-Fi synth circuit. With dual CV inputs modulating two square wave oscillators, it offers rich, glitchy soundscapes in a compact 4HP module. Designed for intermediate builders, it requires soldering but rewards with iconic retro tones and ultra-low ±20mA power draw. ## Description Please note: This is a kit and requires assembly.Here is our Atari Punk Console in Eurorack form! Originally designed by DIY electronics guru Forrest Mims III as the ìStepped Tone Generator, the Atari Punk Console is one of the most famous and recognizable Lo-Fi synth circuits ever. Using a single 556 dual timer IC with minimal part count, the Atari Punk Console circuit is a solid, time-tested noise generator capable of outrageous square wave madness!Low part count = easy build for beginners!Control Voltage (CV) input allows step sequencers and waveform generators to expand the sonic capabilities of the Atari Punk Console from drone to arpeggio-like dynamism. Use any variable voltage source from 0-Supply Voltage for some glitchy goodness! The APC modular version has two CV inputs that modulate the two square wave internal oscillators.Powered by Doepfer style 16-pin header connection +12VPower Draw: +/-20mA2 potentiometers control Pulse Width and Frequency and contour the tone4 HP1.304" deepComes with power cable, 3mm and 2.5mm screws Review: Out of the world sounds, easy to build kit, works with CV! - After a half hour soldering all the parts in, I plugged it in and turned the knobs and was instantly rewarded with the insanely metallic yet musical chaos that is the Atari Punk Console. I then plugged in two different speed LFOs to the CV inputs and when it scans through the sonic islands, it's like you've slowed down time. Note that not all knob positions create noise, this is normal for an APC. Also, it's only when you turn the knobs that you get the great sync and pitch dynamics, otherwise it's just a fixed pitch pulse wave oscillator, or off which is even more boring. If you're not familiar with APC, it's two 555 timer circuits generating square waves where one sets the base pitch, and the other steals different chucks of time away from the first, creating non-linear pitch and harmonic cycles as you turn the knobs. I wouldn't start with this kit if you've never soldered before, but if you know how to solder and have put a few other step by step kits together, this one is quite easy to figure out. You will want to have a multi-meter to double check the resistor values, and you need to know that the mini-coke-can capacitors and diodes have one direction that is the correct, and the other which will prevent the circuit from working. If you know that, the rest is easy. One last important detail, the CV and the knobs add together, which is a very good thing, but if you're using an LFO to drive this you'll probably want some way to limit the range of the LFO cycle. I can't wait to get a hold of a sine-wave or complex smooth LFO, triangle ones creates nice cycle runs but it's very obvious sonically when it changes direction. Lots of fun! ## Features - Low part count = easy build for beginners! - One of the most famous and recognizable Lo-Fi synth circuits ever. - Has two CV inputs that modulate two square wave internal oscillators. - Designed for Eurorack - Power Draw: +/-20mA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B017MQVWV0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #345,122 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #538 in Threaded Rods & Studs | | Body Material | Plastic | | Brand | Synthrotek | | Brand Name | Synthrotek | | Connector Type | 16-pin header | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews | | Manufacturer | Synthrotek | | Model Name | Atari Punk | | Model Number | K-M-APC | | Part Number | K-M-APC | | UPC | 738676125054 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Synthrotek - **Model Name:** Atari Punk - **Manufacturer:** Synthrotek - **UPC:** 738676125054 ## Images ![Atari Punk Console Kit - Eurorack LoFi Oscillator DIY Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-rxe0h1yL.jpg) ![Atari Punk Console Kit - Eurorack LoFi Oscillator DIY Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ne1TX5cvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Out of the world sounds, easy to build kit, works with CV! *by J***T on February 12, 2021* After a half hour soldering all the parts in, I plugged it in and turned the knobs and was instantly rewarded with the insanely metallic yet musical chaos that is the Atari Punk Console. I then plugged in two different speed LFOs to the CV inputs and when it scans through the sonic islands, it's like you've slowed down time. Note that not all knob positions create noise, this is normal for an APC. Also, it's only when you turn the knobs that you get the great sync and pitch dynamics, otherwise it's just a fixed pitch pulse wave oscillator, or off which is even more boring. If you're not familiar with APC, it's two 555 timer circuits generating square waves where one sets the base pitch, and the other steals different chucks of time away from the first, creating non-linear pitch and harmonic cycles as you turn the knobs. I wouldn't start with this kit if you've never soldered before, but if you know how to solder and have put a few other step by step kits together, this one is quite easy to figure out. You will want to have a multi-meter to double check the resistor values, and you need to know that the mini-coke-can capacitors and diodes have one direction that is the correct, and the other which will prevent the circuit from working. If you know that, the rest is easy. One last important detail, the CV and the knobs add together, which is a very good thing, but if you're using an LFO to drive this you'll probably want some way to limit the range of the LFO cycle. I can't wait to get a hold of a sine-wave or complex smooth LFO, triangle ones creates nice cycle runs but it's very obvious sonically when it changes direction. 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