From Magazines to MASSIVE MODULAR // Erica Synths Elektor Formant

  / starskycarr   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? 🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive synth demos, history, and reviews 🎹 Vintage & modern gear 🎛 Honest technical analysis 🎶 Performance-driven demonstrations #EricaSynths #ElektorFormant #ModularSynth #AnalogSynth #SynthHistory #DIYsynth #VintageSynth #StarskyCarr Affiliate Links: Thomann https://thmn.to/thocf/xpnsixr8gp Perfect Circuit https://www.pjtra.com/t/SENKTExLTUtDS... Signal Sounds https://www.signalsounds.com/?ref=STA... Sweetwater https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LERj4 Other places you’ll find me: ► Instagram:   / starskycarr   ► Facebook:   / starskycarr   ► Twitter:   / starskycarr   ► Bandcamp https://starskycarr.bandcamp.com/rele... ► Clubbing TV From the Studio:    • From The Studio   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 ‪@EricaSynths‬ #synth #electronicmusic #modular #formant #review #demo