Manufacturer's description
Workshop Computer is a multi-function module which can be instantly changed with hot-swappable program cards. The module already includes Reverb, Turing Machine and USB MIDI cards, and also 4 blank cards – ready to fill with any of the dozens of interesting programs being made by a vibrant community of developers.
Workshop Computer is a simple but capable Eurorack format music computer module, inspired by the early music studios like EMS in London and Bell Labs, where computers were used to control analog oscillators and filters, compose algorithmic music and generate waveforms. Because it’s no longer 1968, Workshop Computer is powerful enough to do audio effects, sequencing and can connect with other devices over USB.
The computer can originally found in the Music Thing Workshop system, which also includes a powerful analog toolkit. Now the Computer section is available as an 8HP Eurorack module that’s guaranteed to be a useful and creative addition to any sized system!
The module has three pairs of inputs and outputs: one for Audio/CV, one for pulses, and precision CV for pitch. There are three knobs for controlling the computer and one 3-way toggle switch (ON-OFF-MOMENTARY).
Workshop Computer loads programs stored on hot-swappable custom-made program cards. The Computer usually comes with seven program cards included:- Reverb+ is a great-sounding old-school stereo reverb with some useful utilities including sequencing and MIDI.
- Turing Machine is a random looping sequencer with two channels and multiple scales.
- Simple MIDI turns the module into a USB-MIDI interface to send and receive MIDI.
- It also comes with 4 x blank program cards which you can write with a downloaded file. This video shows how to load your own program cards
There are already dozens of program cards available to download for free. These have been created by an ever growing community of developers. They range from useful utilities to wild experiments. You can find a library program card files to download here, and more sets of blank card can be found HERE.
If you’re someone who likes to play with code then you can also create your own cards. The microcontroller in Computer is an RP2040, the same as a Raspberry Pi Pico. The program cards are the entire flash memory for the Computer, so there is no firmware on the device itself. They can be programmed in C/C++ (Pico SDK), Arduino Pico, Circuit Python, Lua or anything else that works on RP2040. Program cards can be re-programmed or updated over USB with a simple drag-and-drop process. You’re welcome to sell or give away any code you create, and can make your own custom cards if you want. Find out more at the developer site and in the Workshop System Discord.
This Eurorack version of Computer is electronically identical and 100% compatible with the Workshop System version.
Eurorack Computer – MTM Card Documentation | Github PGM Card library
Features
- Programmable Music Computer module with hot-swappable PGM cards.
- Includes Reverb, Simple MIDI, Turing Machine and a blank card to add a program of your choice.
- Growing library of PGM cards being created by the development community.
- Module Interface: 2 x Audio & CV in/out, 2 x precision CV in/out, 2 x pulse in/out
- 3 x knob controls (1 x large, 2 x small)
- 1 x 3-way switch (ON-OFF-MOMENTARY)
- 6 x LED indicators to visualise program functions
- To find out about new program cards subscribe to the free Workshop System Newsletter, or join the Workshop System Discord.
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
Workshop Computer is a multi-function module which can be instantly changed with hot-swappable program cards. The module already includes Reverb, Turing Machine and USB MIDI cards, and also 4 blank cards – ready to fill with any of the dozens of interesting programs being made by a vibrant community of developers.
Workshop Computer is a simple but capable Eurorack format music computer module, inspired by the early music studios like EMS in London and Bell Labs, where computers were used to control analog oscillators and filters, compose algorithmic music and generate waveforms. Because it’s no longer 1968, Workshop Computer is powerful enough to do audio effects, sequencing and can connect with other devices over USB.
The computer can originally found in the Music Thing Workshop system, which also includes a powerful analog toolkit. Now the Computer section is available as an 8HP Eurorack module that’s guaranteed to be a useful and creative addition to any sized system!
The module has three pairs of inputs and outputs: one for Audio/CV, one for pulses, and precision CV for pitch. There are three knobs for controlling the computer and one 3-way toggle switch (ON-OFF-MOMENTARY).
Workshop Computer loads programs stored on hot-swappable custom-made program cards. The Computer usually comes with seven program cards included:- Reverb+ is a great-sounding old-school stereo reverb with some useful utilities including sequencing and MIDI.
- Turing Machine is a random looping sequencer with two channels and multiple scales.
- Simple MIDI turns the module into a USB-MIDI interface to send and receive MIDI.
- It also comes with 4 x blank program cards which you can write with a downloaded file. This video shows how to load your own program cards
There are already dozens of program cards available to download for free. These have been created by an ever growing community of developers. They range from useful utilities to wild experiments. You can find a library program card files to download here, and more sets of blank card can be found HERE.
If you’re someone who likes to play with code then you can also create your own cards. The microcontroller in Computer is an RP2040, the same as a Raspberry Pi Pico. The program cards are the entire flash memory for the Computer, so there is no firmware on the device itself. They can be programmed in C/C++ (Pico SDK), Arduino Pico, Circuit Python, Lua or anything else that works on RP2040. Program cards can be re-programmed or updated over USB with a simple drag-and-drop process. You’re welcome to sell or give away any code you create, and can make your own custom cards if you want. Find out more at the developer site and in the Workshop System Discord.
This Eurorack version of Computer is electronically identical and 100% compatible with the Workshop System version.
Eurorack Computer – MTM Card Documentation | Github PGM Card library
Features
- Programmable Music Computer module with hot-swappable PGM cards.
- Includes Reverb, Simple MIDI, Turing Machine and a blank card to add a program of your choice.
- Growing library of PGM cards being created by the development community.
- Module Interface: 2 x Audio & CV in/out, 2 x precision CV in/out, 2 x pulse in/out
- 3 x knob controls (1 x large, 2 x small)
- 1 x 3-way switch (ON-OFF-MOMENTARY)
- 6 x LED indicators to visualise program functions
- To find out about new program cards subscribe to the free Workshop System Newsletter, or join the Workshop System Discord.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
