Erica Synths Pikocore DIY Kit Lo-fi Music Mangler (Raspberry Pi)
Unleash crunchy 8-bit textures and glitch-infused grooves with the Pikocore XL, Erica Synths’ expanded take on Zack Scholl’s pocket-sized Pikocore. This complete DIY kit ships with every component—including a pre-flashed Raspberry Pi Pico. Thus, you can build, power on and jam within hours.
Hands-On Design, Maximum Playability
Firstly, the original Pikocore’s calculator footprint has been transformed into a robust aluminum enclosure bearing Erica Synths’ signature control layout. Larger knobs, responsive buttons, and clear labeling make live sample mangling, tempo tweaks and sequencer programming a tactile pleasure.
Vintage Lo-Fi Heart, Modern Flexibility
Store up to eight minutes of 8-bit, 33 kHz mono audio, then twist it beyond recognition with beat-synced stutter, retrig, gate, and tunneling effects. A resonant filter, wavefolder, timestretcher, and volume envelope invite further experimentation, all lock-tight to a user-defined BPM between 60 and 300.
Built to Modify, Ready to Travel
Whether powered by a single AAA battery for street sessions or USB-C in the studio, the Pikocore XL syncs effortlessly to Pocket Operators. Its open-source firmware welcomes custom algorithms, fresh samples, and deep hacks—just connect via USB-C and start coding.
Key Features
- Pre-programmed Raspberry Pi Pico for out-of-box functionality
- 8 minutes of 8-bit sampling with 128-step sequencer
- Beat-synced lo-fi effects and real-time sound-shaping tools
- AAA battery or USB-C power; Pocket Operator sync
- Aluminum enclosure and ergonomic Erica Synths interface
- Open-source, hackable platform for firmware mods