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Error Instruments is a boutique synth manufacturer from the Netherlands, known for raw, experimental designs that sit comfortably at the noisier, stranger edges of modular synthesis. Rather than aiming for polite or conventional sounds, the brand embraces instability, texture, and unpredictability — making its modules favourites among noise artists and adventurous sound designers.
The range often blends synthesis with physical interaction, feedback paths, and unconventional control methods, encouraging hands-on exploration and happy accidents. Build quality is solid, aesthetics are distinctive, and the results are rarely subtle. If you’re looking to break out of clean, predictable modular territory, Error Instruments offers tools that reward curiosity, chaos, and creative risk-taking.
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Desktop refers to instruments designed for tabletop or studio use rather than keyboard-based performance. Desktop units are compact, self-contained devices controlled via knobs, buttons, sequencers, or external controllers, making them ideal for studio workflows and modular setups.
Hybrid is a design approach that combines analogue and digital technologies within a single instrument. Hybrid instruments use analogue circuitry for character and warmth alongside digital control or processing for stability, flexibility, and expanded functionality.
New Gear is unused and in original condition, supplied as it leaves the manufacturer. It is chosen for guaranteed reliability, full functionality, and the assurance of manufacturer support. For example, buying new ensures access to the latest design revisions, included accessories, and official warranty coverage.