MICRORACK is the most accessible and compact modular synthesizer system. It features affordable preassembled modules that are placed on a standard breadboard and patched with small wires.

MICRORACK is easy to learn step by step and it's designed for everyone from beginners to experienced musicians, synthesizer and electronics enthusiasts.

Our Kickstarter campaign ended successfuly in September 2024, raising over $85,000 in just 1.5 months, and currently we are in the production phase and expect to ship the first orders in mid-2025.

Here’s the small timeline:

• Kickstarter Rewards: Shipping July – August 2025
• Pre-Order Products: Shipping August – September 2025
• In-Stock Products: Processed and shipped within 3–5 business days once available

MICRORACK has an intuitive "building-blocks" concept, making it easy to start creating even if you're new to synthesizers at all.

Each module represents separate function and concept, enabling easy, step-by-step learning experience.

We designed MICRORACK to be simple and all Kits include nice assortment of modules to try different synthesis and sound-design techniques right away.

After our production phase is complete, we will prepare a series of interactive tutorials with guides both for beginners and advanced users.

Yes! With a lot! MICRORACK has MIDI support and can be combined with everything via Audio Signal I/O or bare Control Voltage (CV). You can use it with headphones, speakers, microphones, guitars, instruments, other synths, your laptop and more,

MICRORACK out of the box features include:

• separate 3.5mm/6.3mm Jack input and output modules with volume control
• MIDI-CV conversion via esp32 module, with CC, Note, and Clock support,
• Eurorack compatibility with Rack Chassis and 3.5mm Jacket power adapters (sold separately),
• AE Modular compatibility with AE Chassis created (in joint development with Tangible Waves),

and more to come!

Ah, yes! We are very excited to work with talented individuals and companies in the synth community. Here are just some of them:

• Moritz Klein: collaborated with us on VCF module design and planning to create more modules together

• Tangible Waves: developed AE Modular MICRORACK Chassis, for full compatibility with AE Modular modules

• Zvukofor Sound Labs: Created set of incredible Compressor, EQ, and Saturator modules and working on more

• @decaprox from Keen Association: brought amazing Low Pass Gate module straight from Buchla world to MICRORACK

• Community Modules: Modules Voted by the Forum Community as a stretch goal achievement

• Secret Future Collabs: Stay tuned for more info this year!

All MICRORACK modules are analog, with a few exceptions like PT-chip based digital delay and counter chip in the sequencer.

We also offer separate digital ESP32-based Arduino-compatible module for advanced features like MIDI-CV conversion, oscilloscope functionality, and much more in the future.

• Ultra-portable: Even huge setups fit in a bag, and it works with even simple 5V Type C power banks

• Affordable: Complete Kits starting at $159, with modules starting at $9 (is that even possible?)

• Connect Anything: From microphones, guitars and other synths to bare voltage, sensors or even wi-fi and far beyond

• Open & hackable: MICRORACK Platform is open-sourced while schematics is published under CC4.0 license

• Educational and Fun: Designed for step by step learning MICRORACK suprizes with variability of sound available even with small setups. Tutorials and guides coming soon too!

• Community-driven: Ideas and feedback from engineers, modules voted by the community, shared experience from musicians and artists on forum and social media

• Collaborative: Working on modules and accessories with synth enthusiasts and companies worldwide

Right from the start MICRORACK platform has 20 different modules including:

• Sound sources: VCO, LFO, Blue/Pink Noise Generators

• Sound shapers: Filters, VCA, Low Pass Gate

• Modulation: Envelope Generator, 4-Step Sequencer

• Effects: Delay, Distortion, Compressor, Equalizer

• Utilities: Mixers, Clock Counter, Track/Sample & Hold

• I/O: Various Input and Output Jacks, MIDI-CV (ESP32), Stylus Keyboard

and more

Absolutely! We encourage DIY module creation. Our platform is open-sourced, and with our DIY Kit you can start prototyping your own modules right on the breadboard alongside MICRORACK ones.

We're also offering engineers worldwide the opportunity to create collaborative modules together, with our guidance on design and joint production and distribution.

We already collaborate with few engineers from companies like Tangible Waves, Moritz Klein Instruments, Zvukofor and others. So feel free join by reaching us at collab@microrack.org.

Single module is sold as cheap as $9 while average module price is about $20, depending on complexety and price of specific components in it. But we are offering several kinds of Kits as well:

• $159 - Synth Starter Kit: powerfull classic modular set with a little bit extra;
• $159 - Pedal Starter Kit: works best as an fx pedal for instruments and vocals;
• $299 - Explorer Kit: for deeper exploring the broad world of modular synthesis;
• $599 - Full Kit Kit: basically everything we have, few modules twice or thrice;
• $119 - DIY Starter Kit: minimalistic kit for hackers and electronics enthusiasts.

We plan to grow our assortment and have both for new modules and kits. So stay tuned!

That's true, we've experienced delays due to technical challenges and manufacturing coordination. We're committed to quality and all issues are being addressed to ensure a smooth production process. Starting June 2025 all Kickstarter orders are placed into production and we are working hard to deliver them as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for your honest feedback. Follow us for updates and if you have any questions to ask or even frustration to share, feel free to post it at our forum.microrack.org or just email us at support@microrack.org.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, which accepts:

• Credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• Apple Pay and Google Pay
• Bank transfers and other local payment methods (varies by region)

Payment is captured at the time of order placement.

• Kickstarter Rewards: Exclusive early access to MICRORACK products with special pricing and limited edition modules. These orders are processed first and shipped in July – August 2025.

• Pre-Order Products: Available for purchase before full production starts. These orders will be shipped in August – September 2025. Pre-orders are open until the end of production phase.

• In-Stock Products: Available for immediate purchase and shipping with expecting launch in September - October 2025. These products are processed and shipped within 3–5 business days once available.

Yes, absolutely! We are committed to making MICRORACK accessible worldwide. Right now we ship to all locations where our payment processor, Stripe, accepts digital payments. Later we plan to expand our shipping options to include more countries and regions.

Delivery is handled by our global fulfillment partner, who transfers packages to local courier services for last-mile delivery. For Kickstarter orders, we use a single shipping option with a flat rate while "pre-order" and "in stock" products shipping calculated individually based on destination country and order size.

Once shipped, you'll receive email notification with tracking number. Real-time order status updates are always available in your profile on our website.

• Kickstarter Rewards: Cancellations only via Kickstarter
• Pre-Order Products: Free cancellation up to 45 days after purchase; 15% fee thereafter
• In-Stock Products: Free cancellation any time before shipment

Defective items can be returned for replacement or refund (no restocking fee)

Products are DIY modular synth building kits sold "as-is" for educational and hobby use with no express warranties.

However, we will replace or refund any items that arrive damaged or faulty upon inspection.

Email Us: support@microrack.org
Create Thread at Forum: https://forum.microrack.org

We receive general inquiries at: info@microrack.org

For press we kindly ask to use: press@microrack.org

Anything about collabs? Send it to: collab@microrack.org

Are you an educator? Give us a note for partnerships or bulk orders to: edu@microrack.org

Or if you like sharing your questions - just join our Forum: https://forum.microrack.org