Plinky+ is an iteration on the original Plinky DIY Kit, designed by mmalex, upgraded in a collaboration between mmalex and Making Sound Machines. Plinky+ is firmware-compatible with the original Plinky, sharing the same audio engine and beautiful sound that make it a favorite among its users. Its hardware though has been greatly improved. Plus-sized play surface Relegating all jacks and connectivity to the back allows for a 22 mm spacing per touch strip, similar to the spacing of a keyboard. This makes playing chords on the touch surface easier, and playing pitch and pressure more accurate. The Shift row has been rearranged from the bottom to the left, allowing for a length of 16 cm per strip.Bigger Display Plinky+ has been upgraded with a much larger OLED display in crisp white on black, making it easier to read from a distance. Rugged Enclosure Plinky+ comes in a rugged black powder-coated metal enclosure. The instrument weighs just under 1kg, sitting on your desktop without moving around while playing. PET-G clear dust cover Plinky+ comes with a clear PET-G lid to fend off the dust. All the I/OPlinky+ has all the connectivity of its little sibling, with the additional A B X Y CV-outs from the Expander built in. All input and output jacks have been moved to the back. Better sound The analogue output stage for Line, Euro and Headphone stereo outputs has been reworked to deliver a better sound. The new volume knob lets you set the volume directly from the front panel. The main out has been upgraded to symmetric 6.3mm jacks to make the connection with your other audio gear more robust. Battery-operated (optional)While Plinky+ does not come with a built-in battery, it has the circuitry and a connector that lets users retrofit a battery pack.
