Synth & Eurorack Parts / DIY

Our Synth & Eurorack Parts / DIY category is a curated list of items that are commonly found in synth/eurorack projects. The items and filters here do not represent our full lineup of parts. If you don't see what you are looking for, check out our main categories or send us a suggestion and we'll look into adding it.
DSP Module - Accutronics, 99 Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Delay, +)
The BTSE-99FX Effect board provides 99 different digital audio effects to be used in many audio applications that require sound enhancement. Equipped with a superb quality digital effects processing engine which adds that extra punch needed to make sounds truly stand out. Applications:
  • Guitar/ Keyboard/Bass amplifiers and combos
  • Audio mixing consoles / Powered mixing consoles
  • Stand -alone stereo effect units for studio and PA usage
  • Effects pedals
$32.00
Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, Solid Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm, Dual, 1MΩ
1MΩ dual-gang 16mm potentiometers with a solid shaft and an audio taper. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
  • Threading: M7 x 0.75
  • Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
  • Lead Depth from Panel: 10.7 mm + 5 mm (0.421” + 0.197”)
  • Lead Distance from shaft center: 16 mm (0.630”)
  • Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
  • Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)
$1.90
Integrated Circuit - SSI2140, Multi-Mode VCF, Sound Semiconductor
The SSI2140 is a new-generation voltage controlled filter that provides four highly-configurable variable transconductance cells for a wide variety of pole and mode combinations, and adds significant new features.
$5.25
¼" Jack - Stereo, Panel Mount, Low Profile
Panel mount stereo jacks with a very low profile. These jacks have a smaller footprint than the Lumberg jacks that are popular for tight pedal builds. They are perfect for top mounted jack pedal builds and any other project where space is limited. Mounting nut and flat washer included.
  • M9*0.75 Bushing Thread
  • Stereo 3-Conductor (TRS)
  • Open Circuit (does not have switched terminal).
  • Includes nut and washer.
$0.99
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, 11 Detents
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter featuring 11 detents across the rotation. The 11 detent versions are useful for builds where 1-10 settings are commonly used or if the pot is used as a rotary switch along with a microcontroller. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included. See R-VAV-A100K-11DET for an audio taper version.
$2.05
Op-Amp - LM318, Single, Precision, Fast, 8-Pin DIP
LM318 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The LM318 is a precision, fast operational amplifier designed for applications requiring wide bandwidth and high slew rate. They feature a factor-of-ten increase in speed over general-purpose devices without sacrificing dc performance. These operational amplifiers have internal unity-gain frequency compensation. This considerably simplifies their application because no external components are necessary for operation. However, unlike most internally compensated amplifiers, external frequency compensation may be added for optimum performance. For inverting applications, feed-forward compensation boosts the slew rate to over 150 V/µs and almost double the bandwidth. Overcompensation can be used with the amplifier for greater stability when maximum bandwidth is not needed. Further, a single capacitor can be added to reduce the settling time for 0.1% error band to under 1 µs.
$1.15
Capacitor - 100V, Polyester Film Inductive
Polyester film dielectric, aluminum foil electrode, copperply leads and epoxy resin coating in inductive type.
  • Small size, light weight and low cost
  • Dissipation factor is small because the leads are directly welded to electrodes
  • Epoxy resin vacuum-dipped enhances the mechanical strength, humidity resistance
  • 100 volt rating
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C.
  • Package of 5
Starting at $0.40
package of 5
StripBoard - Single Sided, 3.04” x 1.55”, 0.1” Spacing
Colors Available:
Stripboard featuring standard 0.1” (2.54mm) spacing. The board has a 30x15 grid (15 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:
  • High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
  • 1oz/ft2 copper weight
  • HASL coated strips
  • 30 x 15 holes (15 strips)
  • 3.04” x 1.55”
$2.95
Standoff - M3, Male-Female, Aluminum, 5.5mm Diameter
  • Finish/Plating: Clear Iridite
  • Material: Aluminum
  • OD: 5.5mm
  • Shape: Hex (Metric)
  • Style: M-F Standoff
  • Thread Depth(D): 8mm
  • Thread Length (TL): 8mm
  • Thread: M3
  • Type: Threaded Standoffs
Starting at $0.60
Op-Amp - NE5534, Single, Low Noise, Audio, 8-Pin DIP
NE5534 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The NE5534 device is a high-performance operational amplifier combining excellent dc and ac characteristics. Some of the features include very low noise, high output-drive capability, high unity-gain and maximum-output-swing bandwidths, low distortion, and high slew rate. These operational amplifiers are compensated internally for a gain equal to or greater than three. Optimization of the frequency response for various applications can be obtained by use of an external compensation capacitor between COMP and COMP/BAL.
$1.15
Knob - Dunlop, MXR, small knurled, aluminum
Genuine Dunlop replacement small knurled knob for MXR pedals. Push -on style knob designed for use with coarse knurled shafts.
$3.67
Transistor - 2N5459, JFET, N-Channel,TO-92
2N5459 N-channel JFET in a TO-92 package. The 2N5459 is an N−channel junction field effect transistors, depletion mode (Type A), designed for audio and switching applications. Features
  • N−Channel for Higher Gain
  • Drain and Source Interchangeable
  • High AC Input Impedance
  • High DC Input Resistance
  • Low Transfer and Input Capacitance
  • Low Cross−Modulation and Intermodulation Distortion
$1.25
Washer - Flat, for use on Qingpu Jacks
Flat washer for W-QP-419GR and W-QP-518MA 3.5mm jacks.
$0.17
Transistor - 2SD77, Germanium, TO-1 case, NPN
2SD77 NPN germanium transistors. The 2SD77 is a popular NPN for fuzz pedals and other effects. The NPN polarity allows for use with standard pedal power supplies.
$1.65
Transistor - 2N5087, Bipolar, General Purpose, PNP
2N5087 PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor in TO-92 package. For the NPN 2N5087 see P-Q2N5088
$0.29
StripBoard - Single Sided, 6.14” x 3.15”, Vintage Spacing, Phenolic Board
Stripboard made with a phenolic substrate. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This stripboard features a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has a 40 x 20 holes (20 strips). Each strip is surface treated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features: High-quality 1.6mm phenolic circuit board Corrosion resistant, surface treated copper strips 40 x 20 holes (20 strips) 6.14” x 3.15” Looking for projects? See our Wide Stripboard projects in our Pedal Layouts & Build Guides section for ideas.
$5.49
Transistor - 2N1305, Germanium, TO-5 case, PNP
2N1305 PNP germanium transistors. The 2N1305 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and other effects. This transistor is in a TO-5 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.
$2.95
Nut & Washer - Panel, for ⅜" Potentiometers
Replacement nut and washer for pots with a ⅜" bushing diameter.
$0.75
Transistor - 2N4403, Silicon, TO-92 case, PNP
The 2N4403 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The 2N4403’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Op-Amp - LM324, Quad, Low-Power, 14-Pin DIP
Quad low-power opamps in an 14-pin DIP package. The LM324 offers a 1MHz bandwidth and can be powered from a single supply.
$0.34
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Skirted w/ Top Line, 0.87" Diameter
Black plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. The grip has a thick vertical knurl with an indicator line on a raised top. This skirted knob is a close match to the knobs used on some late 1960s Fuzz Face® pedals as well as the Eric Johnson signature model. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
  • Height: 0.77 in.
  • Diameter: 0.87 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
$0.99
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Knurled w/ Dot, 0.605" Diameter
Small black plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. These unique knobs are similar in style to the Davies 1140. They have a thick decorative knurl. A white dot as well as a vertical cutout channel serve as the indicator. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
$0.89
CMOS - CD4007, Dual Complementary Pair Plus Inverter, 14-Pin DIP
CD4007UB types are comprised of three n-channel and three p-channel enhancement-type MOS transistors. The transistor elements are accessible through the package terminals to provide a convenient means for constructing the various typical circuits as shown in Fig. 2. More complex functions are possible using multiple packages. Numbers shown in parentheses indicate terminals that are connected together to form the various configurations listed. Features:
  • Standardized symmetrical output characteristics
  • Medium Speed Operation — tPHL, tPLH = 30 ns (typ.) at 10 V
  • 100% tested for quiescent current at 20 V
  • Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No.
$0.75
Wire - Bus, 20 AWG, Tinned Copper
Solid tinned copper bus wire. Great for point to point builds, guitar electronics wiring, or any situation where insulated wire is not required. 105°C temperature rating, 600V. Sold by the foot. For 100ft spools, please see S-W428X.
$0.58
Sold by the foot