From Magazines to MASSIVE MODULAR // Erica Synths Elektor Formant

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The legendary Elektor Formant DIY modular synth from the 1970s is back — and this time it’s beautifully recreated by Erica Synths. In this in-depth demo and review, I explore the history of the original magazine-built Formant, the DIY ethos behind it, and how this modern recreation captures that vintage analogue modular magic.

Originally released as a self-build project through Elektor magazine, the Formant required builders to etch their own PCBs, source components, and assemble modules like the VCO, VCF, envelopes and more. It was true synth-nerd dedication. Now, Erica Synths has made that iconic system accessible again — without the UV PCB lab in your garage.

In this video:

🎛 Overview of the Erica Synths Formant system
📖 The history of the original 1970s Elektor DIY kit
🔊 Sound demos: VCOs, filter tones, modulation & patching
🎚 Performance insights (including Synth East)
🤔 Is this the ultimate vintage modular revival?

If you love classic analogue synthesis, modular systems, DIY synth history, or rare vintage gear — this one’s for you.

Let me know in the comments:
Would you build a 1970s DIY modular from scratch?

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0:00 ... The Formant
1:41 Elektor Magazine DIY builds
*5:28 Demo Track 1 - Sound Bath*
10:05 Overview
*15:30 Demo Track 2 - Deep Arps*
16:35 VCOs - there's 3
18:32 24dB VCF
20:25 12dB VCF
21:50 Resonant Filter Module
*23:46 Demo Track 3 - Wall of Sound*
31:05 Divider, Wave Processor and Phaser
35:07 *Demo Track 4 - Hexdrums Electro Workout*

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