CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
PICO
SEQ
L/SRND
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
PICO
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
PICO
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
PICO
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
CTRL
TRIGG
PICO
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
PICO
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
PICO
DRUMS MULTI
PICO
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
PICO
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
PICO
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
PICO
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
PICO
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
PICO
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
PICO
Erica Synths
Pico System l
User manual
and
patch book
WHAT YOU GET?
Erica Pico SystemI containing
14selected modules
External PSU module. It’s universal
PSU, so you can use it all over the world
20 patch cables of different colour
Pico Drum Programmer
Wrench key
User manual which contains pages
for your patch notes
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
PICO
SEQ
L/SRND
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
PICO
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
PICO
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
PICO
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
CTRL
TRIGG
PICO
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
PICO
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
PICO
DRUMS MULTI
PICO
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
PICO
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RAT E
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
PICO
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
PICO
RAT E
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
PICO
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
PICO
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
PICO
Erica Synths
Pico System l
User manual
and
patch book
We proudly can say that Erica Pico System I is the world’s smallest modular synthesizer of it’s functionality. It contains wisely selected modules so that beginners are introduced with
basics of modular synthesizers and advanced users can play hours long live gigs.
Pico modules included in the system are:
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 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
Please, refer to user manuals for each module on www.ericasynths.lv!
Main specifications.
Power supply .....................................................universal 110-240VAC - 9VDC adapter
Power consumption ........................................................................................... 450mA
Dimensions (W × D × H) ...................................................................240 × 140 × 80 mm
Mass ................................ 1,35 kg(excluding PSU), 1,85 kg with PSU and patch cables
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement
ERICA PICO SYSTEM I
The Pico System is plug and play! Connect the
power connector cable, connect the system output
to mixing console or amplifier using 3,5mm
stereo cable (not supplied with the Pico System)
or connect headphones, flip the power switch and
start patching!
Please, refer to patch examples below!
QUICK START
3,5mm
stereo cable
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS Patch
example 1
CLASSIC
SYNTH
PATCH
This is a classic synth
patch where the same
envelope is controlling
the VCA and Filter
cutoff.
Program your
sequence with the
SEQ module or just
press the RND button
and get a randomized
sequence. Set the
tempo of the sequence
with the CTRL knob on
the Trigger module.
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS Patch
example2
SUPER
COMPUTER
In this patch
Sample&Hold from
the Random module
is being used to
control all parameters
therefore creating the
famous sound effect
from the 70s SciFi
movies.
Play around with the
Random RATE setting
and VCO tunings!
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS Patch
example 3
DRUMS
This is a basic patch
utilizing both Drum
modules.
Browse trough the
drum sounds with
the CTRL encoder on
the drum modules
and switch the trigger
patterns with the LOAD
button on the TRIGG
module.
NB! You can also
upload your own
trigger patterns and
drum samples on
these modules (Refer
to their manuals)!
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS Patch
example 4
MARTA
DRONE
Droney self generating
patch utilizing the both
VCOs.
Play around with the
different DSP effects
and VCF!
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS Patch
example 5
NOISE
MACHINE
Patch for creating
ambient soundscapes.
In this patch all sounds
are mixed together
before the VCA and
RND module works as
the main controller.
Play around with
the VCO tunings and
Waveforms!
Safety Instruction
Use Erica Pico System exclusively with the power supply unit (PSU) supplied with
the system. Powering it with other PSU units may cause permanent damage of the
device.
Water is lethal for most of the electric devices, unless they are made waterproof.
Erica Pico System is NOT intended for use in a humid or wet environment. No liquids
or other conducting substances must get into the module. Should this happen, the
module should be disconnected from mains power immediately, dried, examined
and cleaned by a qualified technician.
Do not expose the module to temperatures above +50° C or below -20° C. If you have
transported the system in extreme low temperatures, leave it in room temperature
for an hour before plugging it in.
Transport the instrument carefully, never let it drop or fall over. Warranty does not
apply to modules with visual damages.
The system has to be shipped in the original packaging only. Any system shipped to
us for return, exchange and/or warranty repair has to be in its original packaging.
All other deliveries will be rejected and returned to you. Make sure you keep the
original packaging and technical documentation.
You will find Erica Synths terms of warranty at www.ericasynths.lv.
Items for return, exchange and/or warranty repair have to be sent to:
Erica Synths
Andrejostas Str. 12
Riga
Latvia
LV-1045
Disposal
This device complies to the EU guidelines and is manufactured RoHS conforming
without use of led, mercury, cadmium and chrome. Nevertheless, this device is
special waste and disposal in household waste is not recommended.
User manual by Girts Ozolins@Erica Synths .
Design by Baiba Stelle.
Copying, distribution or any commercial use in any way is prohibited and needs the
written permission by Erica Synths.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
In case of any questions, feel free to contact us through www.ericasynths.lv or via
e-mail [email protected]v.
CLK IN
GATE
STEP
VALUE
CV
SEQ
L/SRND
MULTI
IN A
OUT A2
OUT A3
OUT B1
IN B
OUT A1
OUT B2
EG
OUT
RELEASE
ATTAC K
RATE
LOG
LIN
GATE
TRIG L
MS
OUT2
CV1
IN1
OUT1
IN2
CV2
VCA
RND PULSE
S&H
NOISE
PULSE
SINE
RND
RATE
OUT L
OUT R
IN
CV
DRY/WET
PAR2
PAR1
DSP
OUT
IN2
IN3
IN1
IN1 LVL
IN2 LVL
IN3 LVL
A MIX OUTPUT
OUT
IN R
IN L
VOLUME
PHONES
OUT
RESO
C-OFF
LP BP
CV IN
IN
CV IN
VCF1
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
1V/OCT
W-CV
OUT
WAVE
TUNE
VCO
BANK2
BANK1
LFO
VCO
CTRL
TRIGG
LOAD
OUT
IN
CLK
T1
T2
T3
T4 OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS
OUT
TR2
TR1
CV IN
DRUM2
DRUM1
IND
EXCL
CTRL
DRUMS NOTES
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