Spotykach Looping Playground

HARDWARE CAPABILITIES

• 12 touch pads
• 2 recording decks (both stereo)
• Three modes per deck (tape, slicer, Drift)
• 7 CV inputs (3 per deck and 1 for crossfader)
• Mico SD card slot for saving and recalling recordings (SD card not included)
• External Clock Sync
• Clock tap button
• 2 gate inputs (one per deck)
• 2 gate outputs (one per deck)
• 2 modulation sources, each with a dedicated attenuator and 3 modes (envelope follower per deck and various waveforms)
• Midi I/O
• Stereo headphones output
• USB-C power
• 15V DC power
• Stereo audio IO - 48kHz / 24-bit audio hardware. Exact recording length is not determined yet, but it'll be around 40-50 seconds in stereo
• 2 patch cables included
• 1 Midi TRS converter cable included
• 1 USB-C cable included

• Spotykach unit  
• Oaka Tellus contact mic  
• 2 patch cables  
• 1 USB-C cable  
• 1 MIDI TRS adapter 

1. What exactly is the pre-release?

The pre-release is a small early batch of Spotykach units shipping before the official launch. You get the full instrument—no cut features, no weird beta casing—plus a few perks for being an early supporter. You’re not just buying early, you’re helping shape where this thing goes.

2. Is this a beta version?

Nope. These are finished, working units. The firmware will keep evolving (based on community input), but the hardware is solid. It’s not a prototype, it’s just early access—with a direct line to the devs.

3. When will my unit ship?

We’re aiming to ship in June 2025, with a hard backstop at early July—just in time to mess with loops all summer.

4. What’s the deal with the free Oaka microphone?

We wanted to give you something special, and these mics are absolutely amazing, so we've partnered up woth Oaka Instruments for a limited giveaway, only for the prerelease. Every pre-release order includes a handmade Oaka Tellus contact mic, built by Ezra Gray at Oaka Instruments. It’s perfect for turning physical objects into playable textures—and it’s only available with this drop.

5. How do I give feedback or vote on features?

You’ll get access to a private Discord forum where you can propose ideas, vote on features, and chat directly with us and other early users. Plus, we’ll send monthly update emails with progress, polls, and sneak peeks.

6. Will I get firmware updates after the official launch?

Absolutely. Everyone in the pre-release gets the same updates as public users (and probably a few early sneak previews, too). We’re building this with you, not just for you.

Spotykach is not 3U. Here is why:

Eurorack cases are often a mess of patch cables, which makes hands-on performance with touch pads awkward. Spotykach is built for tactile interaction, so instead of cramming it into a standard 3U Eurorack format, we gave it a custom enclosure with more space, better ergonomics, and additional features. It’s designed to sit just below your Eurorack case—where your hands naturally are—and stay out of the cable chaos.

Even though it’s not 3U, Spotykach is fully compatible with Eurorack signals (in and out), supports line-level I/O, includes MIDI I/O on the back, and can be powered via USB.

• Software development & DSP by Vlad Litvinenko, Berlin, Germany
• User experience and interface design by Roey Tsemah, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Electronics engineering by Nick Donaldson, Infrasonic Audio, Colorado, US
• Aluminum enclosure by Instaal, Bergeijk, Netherlands
• Special thanks to the Synthux Community for feedback, feature suggestions and moral support!

All our products are designed, assembled and shipped from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Synthux Academy is a dynamic non-profit organization registered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We are dedicated to empowering musicians, artists, and makers with essential technical knowledge, programming skills, and design expertise. Our mission is to bridge the gap between art and technology through innovative custom-made instruments, DIY kits, and open-source resources.