Fred’s Lab announced ZeKit

Fred’s Lab announced ZeKit, a 4 voice paraphonic microsynth, featuring a simple step sequencer, various digital waveforms, an analog VCF, VCA and two AR analog envelopes.
The instrument can be controlled using MIDI (notes & clock) and has both a sync and audio inputs. External audio sources can be mixed in or be processed through the VCF / VCA.

ZeKit is available in two versions:

• DIY KIT version – requires soldering
• Fully assembled version

Technical aspects
All Fred’s Lab instruments are manually assembled in Germany.
ZeKit is an ultra-compact paraphonic monotimbral hybrid synth with 4 voices.

These are the detailed technical specifications of the machine.

Sound Engine

• Digital part
  • Additive sawtooth synthesis
  • 8 mono waveforms / 8 para waveforms
  • Filter tracking and glide modes
  • 16bit / 250 kHz DAC
• Analog part
  • 12dB / Oct low & band-pass VCF
  • 2 resonance level chill / acid
  • Optocoupler VCA
  • Analog A/D & A/R envelopes
  • Envelope looping and re-triggering

Sequencer

• 96 step sequencer, with up to 4 notes per step
• External sync – MIDI clock or Sync (+ start / stop) over 3.5mm jack
• 16 user programmable patterns
• Live pitch transposition and transition of the patterns

Controls

• 6 knobs – Cutoff, Attack, Decay, Accent, Release and Level
• 3 toggles – LP/BP, CHILL/ACID, VCF/MIX
• 7 switches – Wave, Options, Motifs, Sequencer controls

Connectivity

• MIDI input – DIN5
• Power input – 2.1mm jack 5V to 9V DC
• Line / Headphones output – 6.35mm TRS jack
• Clock & Sync input – 3.5mm TRS jack
• Audio input – 3.5mm TRS jack

Mechanics

• Dimensions: 127 x 92 x 56 mm – (w x d x h)
• Weight: 315 grams
• Power: 350 mW
• AAA Battery holder (optional)

Price
ZeKit will be available from the 01/10/21
Kit Prices: 129.00€
Assembled Prices: 179.00€

More info here: Fred’s Lab | ZeKit