Plinky / Plinky 12

Tech Specs

  • Power: USB-C, 5V 500mA
  • 12 × 3.5mm Jack Connectivity:
    • CV Clock In, CV Reset In, CV Clock Out (selectable PPQN)
    • 2 × CV In (-5V to 5V)
    • 2 × CV Out (0-5V)
    • 1 × TRS MIDI In (type A/B compatible; also USB)
    • 2 × TRS MIDI Out (type A/B selectable; also USB)
      • (Second TRS MIDI Out can be set as a pair of CV Trigger outs on one stereo jack)
    • Stereo unbalanced Audio In and Out
    • USB class compliant audio out, MIDI in/out, serial, and WebUSB
  • Storage:
    • 2MB firmware
    • 14MB persistent sample flash (114 seconds)
    • 512k RAM, 8MB PSRAM; 128k + 7.5MB free to use by panels
    • SD card for presets, samples, and songs
  • CPU: RP2350 microcontroller
  • Interface: 16x16 RGB pressure sensitive capacitive touch pads
  • Other Features: Stereo microphone, accelerometer, 4 tactile side buttons, swappable front panels
  • Dimensions: 12" x 12" (305mm x 305mm), 12mm deep
  • Construction: Steel case, fiberglass PCB front panel

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They say pressure sensitive capacitive touch pads.
Does that mean aftertouch ?

ALSO : 14MB persistent sample flash (114 seconds) plus Stereo unbalanced Audio In, so it can sample Are you thinkin’ … ?

AND :

  • CV Clock In, CV Reset In, CV Clock Out (selectable PPQN)
  • 2 × CV In (-5V to 5V)
  • 2 × CV Out (0-5V)
  • Second TRS MIDI Out can be set as a pair of CV Trigger outS

So with all this CV i made an observation elsewhere :

This will definitely get some attention at Superbooth 2026 ( thread ).

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