14 modules (3HP all of them) give the pleasing diversity: double analog oscillator, pattern generator, analog filter, analog amplifier, random signal generator, mixer, DSP effects and more...

So let’s talk about the PICO System 1 modules:

• SEQ – powerful 16 step sequencer with 16 pattern memory
• 2xVCO – 32 custom waves in 2 banks, great 1V/oct tracking and LFO mode
• VCF1 – Polivoks-inspired LP/BP VCF, ideal for acidish basslines
• TRIGG – 4 trigger polyrhytmic pattern generator that also serves as a master clock for the system. Web-based pattern designer app allows user to upload own patterns
• 2xDRUMS – 64 sample player with 3 adjustable parameters and CV control over them. Web-based app and Pico Programmer (included) allows user to upload his own sound samples
• MULTI – buffered audio/CV/clock signal splitter
• EG – lin/log ASR envelope generator that works also as LFO
• VCA – dual linear VCA
• RND – sine/pulse LFO and random events (random trigger, S&H and noise) generator
• DSP – stereo effects processor with 8 great sounding custom effects
• A MIX – 3 input audio mixer
• OUTPUT – stereo output module with headphone amplifier

Pico System 1 hits the price of 1000 euros.

Erica Synths gave their baby synth to several musicians for a try and for one week. Below you can watch whether they liked it or not.