Crowminius Desktop Analog Music Synthesizer
A project in Chicago, IL by Scott Rider000days
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The Crowminius is a desktop analog monophonic music synthesizer built in the spirit of Dr. Moog's famous Model D.
Backers: 65
Average Pledge Per Backer: $439
Funded: $28,554 of $50,000
Dates: May 5th -> Jun 4th (30 days)
Project By: Scott Rider
Backers: 65
Average Pledge Per Backer: $439
Funded: $28,554 of $50,000
Dates: May 5th -> Jun 4th (30 days)
Project By: Scott Rider
$28,554
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 4 @ 01:06 -0400 GMT
57%
of goal
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Latest News
Will be re-launching! 
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
No worries folks, I will re-launch this at a smaller goal so I can get to the instrument building! I've learned a number of things over this past month, and those will be applied. (Read More)
5U x 8MU rack frame arrives
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Heya folks, here is what the rack frame looks like. This will mount either in the "toolbox case" or a 19" rack space of the user's choosing. The (substantial) panel area is the open rectangle. The 5U x 8MU Crowminius panel mounts to this... (Read More)
DIY board and optional panel clarification
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a quick note to make it clearer that the "DIY bare board" rewards are just that--the bare, un-populated circuit board along with access to the online parts list and construction notes. The builder must source all the components either... (Read More)
Rackmount editions listed
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Heya folks, I've worked out the build costs for the rackmount systems and added them as tier rewards. These systems will be built after the desktop versions, and given the complexity of each build delivery of the initial batch is estimated to be... (Read More)
5U/MU Crowminius overview
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, I've been researching how to offer the 5U/MU edition. I will be able to offer the Crowminius in 5U as two panels similar to the eurorack prototype seen on http://www.crowmini.us/ The control spacing would of course be much less... (Read More)
DIY Bare board with front panel reward option added!
May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, I've worked out the DIY bare board including front panel, now listed as a backer reward. The panel pricing is a direct cost, meaning aside from shipping (to me from panel vendor) the cost to backers is not more than the panel would... (Read More)
Front Panels for DIY
May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I am looking into offering front panels as another DIY option with the bare board. I will know pricing this week. These panels would cover most of the board. I say "most" because I will leave a corner open for the Adafruit LCD if builders... (Read More)
First Update, Preparations for Manufacturing
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, Crow here. In order to make manufacturing as efficient as possible, I will be splitting the pre-assembled Crowminius into three boards: an 8.5"x11" control board such as seen in the video, and two voice boards that look like this:... (Read More)
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