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littleBits Electronics Synth Kit

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Color Purple
Brand littleBits
Model Name Synth Kit
Item dimensions L x W x H 12.25 x 4 x 2.75 inches
Item Weight 1.3 Pounds

About this item

  • Modular analog synthesizer made up of 12 BitsTM modules that snap together with magnets to create circuits in seconds
  • Create amazing sounds right out of the box while learning the basics of analog synthesis
  • Project booklet with step-by-step instructions for creating a wide array of sound circuits and projects
  • Box transforms into a ready-to-use performance station that can connect to recording or live sound equipment
  • Combine the little Bits Synth Kit with other little Bits modules to make expressive interfaces, or creations that span light, motion and sound!
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Product information

Body Material Plastic
Connector Type USB
Included Components 2 oscillators, delay, envelope, filter, mix, random, split, synth speaker, micro-sequencer, battery, battery cable, booklet
Finish Type Unfinished
Manufacturer littleBits
UPC 810876020060 785924899656 068018297003 751195355641
Global Trade Identification Number 00810876020060
Product Dimensions 12.25 x 4 x 2.75 inches
Item Weight 1.27 pounds
ASIN B00G99BZ4Q
Item model number 650-0124
Manufacturer recommended age 8 years and up
Batteries 1 9V batteries required. (included)
Best Sellers Rank #67,608 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#80 in Tabletop Synthesizers
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Release date January 1, 2015

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The littleBits synth kit is an incredibly powerful, easy to use modular synthesizer that helps you unleash your inner rockstar. The Synth Kit, developed in partnership with KORGx, a pioneer of electronic musical equipment, enables amateur and professional musicians to easily explore the iconic synthesizer instrument. This allows you to make exciting new sounds and build your own infinitely customizable and expandable analog modular instrument - all with little to no engineering or musical knowledge. The Synth Kit includes an assortment of 12 electronic Bits that instantly snap together with magnets to create circuits like those used in Korg's famous analog synthesizers.

  • Kit includes 12 Bits like the speaker, oscillator and keyboard to help you create sweet beats
  • Includes booklet of 10 projects and with hundreds more online
  • Connects to speakers, computers, headphones, and any instrument with an output jack for an amplifier
  • Can be used to make your own instruments, like a synth-guitar
  • Fits into the littleBits platform for infinite combos of audio, visual and sensory experiences

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Our story

How we got our start
littleBits was my experiment to make engineering more fun, more playful, and more inviting to people who aren’t engineers. I took it to Maker Faire in 2009, and suddenly people started lining up to play with the Bits. I realized there was a real opportunity to inspire kids to invent with technology.
What makes our product unique
littleBits invented the electronic building block! Our magnetic “Bits” snap together to turn ideas into inventions, transforming the way kids learn so they can grow up to be tomorrow’s changemakers no matter their age, gender, race, nationality, or ability.
Why we love what we do
I'm inspired by all our makers. We have a young girl in our community who is teaching herself to code and prototype an echo-locator device with littleBits. Others have made pet activity monitors or autonomous driving robots. The creativity and inventive spirit of kids using our Bits blows me away.

What's in the box

  • 2 oscillators, delay, envelope, filter, mix, random, split, synth speaker, micro-sequencer, battery, battery cable, booklet

    • Product guides and documents

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    Customers find the synth kit fun and educational, with one noting it's a great entry-level synth for kids learning about music. Moreover, the product is intuitive to use with clear instructions, and customers appreciate its sound quality, with one highlighting its endless sound-mixing possibilities. Additionally, they value its creativity, with one mentioning it's great for creating unique background tracks. However, the build quality and functionality receive mixed reviews, with several customers reporting units breaking on first use and issues with functionality. Value for money is also mixed, with some finding it a great value while others consider it expensive.

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    32 customers mention "Fun"32 positive0 negative

    Customers find the synth kit fun to play with, with one mentioning it's great for creative kids to use together.

    "This product is seriously cool...." Read more

    "...musician and analog synth enthusiast, so this is more than just a great toy to me. I've been making some awesome little sounds come out of this kit...." Read more

    "...It's a great product and fun for kids and adults who like making music, or just like to annoy the rest of their family...." Read more

    "A lot of fun and educational, but not worth the price" Read more

    18 customers mention "Sound quality"18 positive0 negative

    Customers enjoy the sound quality of the synth kit, appreciating its ability to create various sounds and learn about analog sound synthesis, with one customer noting the endless mixing possibilities.

    "...Great way to teach or learn about analog sound synthesis...." Read more

    "Great! Powerful little synth and teaching tool. On the speaker/sound out module the 1/8th inch audio out seems poorly soldered and cuts in and out...." Read more

    "...I've been making some awesome little sounds come out of this kit. It has everything you need to get started with some cool sounds...." Read more

    "...It's a great product and fun for kids and adults who like making music, or just like to annoy the rest of their family...." Read more

    13 customers mention "Educational value"13 positive0 negative

    Customers find the synth kit educational, with one mentioning it serves as a great entry-level instrument for kids learning about music, while another notes it demonstrates principles of electronics.

    "...Great way to teach or learn about analog sound synthesis...." Read more

    "Great! Powerful little synth and teaching tool. On the speaker/sound out module the 1/8th inch audio out seems poorly soldered and cuts in and out...." Read more

    "...The included manual provides a good primer for theory and history of analog synths, as well as a bunch of project ideas and easy-to-follow..." Read more

    "A lot of fun and educational, but not worth the price" Read more

    11 customers mention "Ease of use"9 positive2 negative

    Customers find the synth kit intuitive and easy to use, with clear manual instructions and a super-simple modular design.

    "This product is seriously cool. So quick and easy to swap around the modules - actually easier than the typical method of using phono cords and..." Read more

    "I just love this super-simple modular kit. I'm a musician and analog synth enthusiast, so this is more than just a great toy to me...." Read more

    "...this with the SQ-1, but the korg/little bits synth comes with a simple sequencer that even complete beginners can figure out (manual included)...." Read more

    "...No soldering or wires involved. The guide is very easy to follow and contains lots of projects. It's versatile...." Read more

    5 customers mention "Creativity"5 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the creativity of the kit, with one mentioning it contains lots of projects and another noting it's great for creating unique background tracks.

    "...primer for theory and history of analog synths, as well as a bunch of project ideas and easy-to-follow illustrations of suggested configurations...." Read more

    "...The guide is very easy to follow and contains lots of projects. It's versatile. You can recreate a lot of sounds heard in various songs...." Read more

    "...It would be great for creating unique background tracks, compelling leads, and sparking your musical creativity. Highly recommended." Read more

    "...He loves it, spends hours tuning and adjust and creating his own music. Will definitely be purchasing add on pieces." Read more

    15 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive6 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the synth kit's value for money, with some finding it a great value while others consider it pretty expensive.

    "...One of the keys on the keyboard module is not working. Great price, great product, poor build or inspecting. Is that why it was on sale (shady)?" Read more

    "A lot of fun and educational, but not worth the price" Read more

    "...It's a great product and fun for kids and adults who like making music, or just like to annoy the rest of their family...." Read more

    "...Overall, you're only going to be limited by your own creativity. Totally worth it!" Read more

    10 customers mention "Build quality"5 positive5 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the build quality of the synth kit, with some reporting it breaks on first use.

    "...I think beginners/kids would like this kit, but it also holds up to regular analog synth users." Read more

    "...On the speaker/sound out module the 1/8th inch audio out seems poorly soldered and cuts in and out...." Read more

    "...It's well built too. The different circuits are quite durable. A brilliant piece of kit that will keep you entertained for hours." Read more

    "...The broken part was a huge letdown, too...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Functionality"4 positive2 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the functionality of the synth kit, with some finding it functional while others report issues, including one customer mentioning that it didn't work out of the box.

    "...You can recreate a lot of sounds heard in various songs. With very little work you could make other circuits yourself and add them...." Read more

    "...Even the basic circuit with an oscillator doesn't work. Checked that the random (white) noise generator works fine in the same configuration...." Read more

    "Worked as advertised. I am worried about breaking the tiny switches on the panels to be honest." Read more

    "Fun and functional! Both my son and husband love it!" Read more

    Worked for all ages
    5 out of 5 stars
    Worked for all ages
    I bought this gift for my pre-teen nephew and my 4yo niece ended up really loving it. My nephew went rogue and started assembling the kit without the instructions and he created some really cool beats. My niece wanted to show everyone her DJ-ing skills. The magnetic attachments make things easy for all ages.
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    • Micah Cowan
      5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome rapid-prototyping analog synth
      Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2017
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      This product is seriously cool. So quick and easy to swap around the modules - actually easier than the typical method of using phono cords and jacking them in and out of modules. Great way to teach or learn about analog sound synthesis. Could make an excellent hands-on introduction to analog synths for the purpose of extending this knowledge to a wider platform, such as customizing instruments in Propellerhead's Reason music software.

      You can slap the keyboard into an oscillator, snap on the speakers, and (with the power module too) you've got music. Want a more complex sound, just snap another oscillator between the first one and the speaker. And maybe the filter. Want a sound that fades up, or attacks like a piano key? Add the envelope. You don't even need to know what any of them do, because the accompanying guide book starts with basic projects and builds up. With some quick explanations, but honestly just putting them together gives you a pretty good idea what they do (though I must admit to having prior experience).

      The only real point of dissatisfaction is that the keyboard is both very basic/klunky (due to having just normal button switches, not "keys" per se), and very short in range. Even reaching like half an octave more could make a difference.

      Also, some modules (like the filter) seem to get into a funky state from however it was previously used, and connecting to briefly to the trigger rather than the input seems to clear that up.

      It's amazing how fast you can get started, and how quickly you can alter your chain of modules (soooo quick...). I bought it as a Christmas gift for kids, but I was the first to start playing with it. Then the kids saw how cool and easy it was, and excitedly took over :D
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    • Daddy Longlegs
      1.0 out of 5 stars Product delivered broken
      Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017
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      Great! Powerful little synth and teaching tool. On the speaker/sound out module the 1/8th inch audio out seems poorly soldered and cuts in and out. One of the keys on the keyboard module is not working. Great price, great product, poor build or inspecting. Is that why it was on sale (shady)?
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    • John
      5.0 out of 5 stars I just love this super-simple modular kit
      Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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      I just love this super-simple modular kit. I'm a musician and analog synth enthusiast, so this is more than just a great toy to me. I've been making some awesome little sounds come out of this kit. It has everything you need to get started with some cool sounds. It's easy to use, takes all the guess work out of connections by using magnets and fits-only-one-way connectors. It comes with all the synth essentials: 2 oscillators, filter, envelope, delay, keyboard, sequencer, mixer, noise, speaker with headphone jack (which silences the speaker output that you can also just detach). The included manual provides a good primer for theory and history of analog synths, as well as a bunch of project ideas and easy-to-follow illustrations of suggested configurations. You'll definitely want to have some free table/desk space to layout your setup, everything stays connected on flat even surfaces, but quickly pulls apart on uneven surfaces. I recommend picking up a precision screwdriver kit from the bargain bin at the hardware store for manipulating the various knobs that are close to the board -- although the tall pot knobs are easy to handle, some of the knobs that sit closer to the board are tight and hard to turn without an extension of some kind. I think beginners/kids would like this kit, but it also holds up to regular analog synth users.
      7 people found this helpful
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    • Katie
      4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great product and fun for kids and adults who like ...
      Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015
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      When I bought this as a gift for Christmas, it turned out one of the pieces wasn't working correctly. I requested a return and Amazon quickly sent another kit, all with working pieces. It's a great product and fun for kids and adults who like making music, or just like to annoy the rest of their family. The headphone function is definitely a great feature!
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    • Jonathan Brennan Yeckley
      3.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the price
      Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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      A lot of fun and educational, but not worth the price
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    • Andreas
      2.0 out of 5 stars Basic circuit not working
      Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2016
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      Purchased the kit as a Christmas present for one of my daughters. Even the basic circuit with an oscillator doesn't work. Checked that the random (white) noise generator works fine in the same configuration. Used my portable oscilloscope on both oscillators... No output whatsoever. For a basic collection of electronic components neatly packaged into a kid-friendly kit this is bit of a disappointment. So much for educational value. Contacted the manufacturer, will see if this can be resolved... Hopefully quick enough. Will update my review when/if I get response from the manufacturer.

      EDIT: Customer service responded very quickly. After some back and forth around troubleshooting the problem the power supply was deemed defective (one of the connector pins is not making a good contact with attached components). The replacement is in the mail.
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    • Jesus
      5.0 out of 5 stars Una caja de sorpresas
      Reviewed in Spain on October 23, 2020
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      Me encanta pero puede ser que a mi hijo, el destinatario original, le abrume un poco. Las posibilidades son infinitas y es muy modular e intuitivo.
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    • Mr. R. P. HOLLOWAY
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Modular Lego.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2015
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      I have now bought two of these synth kits.

      They're great fun... Especially adding more oscillators and modulating the filter with multiple oscillators and rdm/noise bits.

      There is a way of combining the 4 step sequencers together to make 8 and even 16 steps... The parts required to extend the sequencing capabilities are not that easy to get and seem quite expensive at the moment.

      There is news of some LFO bits coming out soon that will be a definite purchase from me if and when they arrive.... Fingers crossed!!!
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    • Skardoman
      5.0 out of 5 stars Divertente, per ragazzi e adulti
      Reviewed in Italy on December 27, 2015
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      Veramente divertente. L'ho comprato per mio figlio che si è appassionato alla musica elettronica. Con questo kit si diverte e impara le basi. Manuale in inglese, ma è scritto benissimo.
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    • Cèdre
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !
      Reviewed in France on July 2, 2015
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      Très jolis petits modules de synthèse sonore. C'est bien soigné, c'est de qualité.
      C'est ludique certes mais ça sonne superbement.
      Mon fils de 6 ans prend un grand plaisir à fouiller et sortir de belles matières .
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    • Andreas2
      5.0 out of 5 stars Mehr als ein EDU Spielzeug
      Reviewed in Germany on April 13, 2016
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      Seit es das Synthkit Pro gibt, USB Audio, USB und DIN Midi sowie 2 CV In und Out Bausteine plus 2 Mountingboards, hat das LB Synthkit tatsächlich den 'Status Modularsynth' errreicht. Jetzt kann man das Synthkit wirklich als Instrument spielen und mit anderen CV/ Gate Modularsynths verbinden. Damit wirklich echte Spielfreude aufkommt, benötigt man aber min. 2 Synthkits. Der VCO arbeitet auch als LFO, was mit mehreren VCO's deutlich den Spielspaß erhöht. Ich finde es reizvoll, innerhalb von Sekunden ein neues Layout erstellen zu können und dabei auch unkonventionelle Schaltungen auszuprobieren. Mittlerweile gibt es auch den Protobaustein bzw. sogar ein Prototypen-Set, das eigene Schaltungen integrieren kann, Fachwissen natürlich voraus gesetzt. Der Korg SQ1 Sequencer besitzt sogar einen Littlebits Ausgang, den man über 3,5mm Klinke mit dem Protobaustein verbinden kann, auch ohne extra CV-Baustein.
      Der spielerische Umgang macht den Reiz aus, fehlerhafte Bedienung ist fast ausgeschlossen.
      Vorsicht, Suchtgefahr, morgen kommt mein drittes Synthkit, dann werden auch mehrfach modulierbare, leicht gegeneinander verstimmte VCO's möglich (Schwebungen).
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