Presets
We're collecting presets and working on a browser-based patch editor. In the meantime, here is a simple list of preset banks.
NOTE: Replacing the preset bank will replace your patterns as well!
Grain Blanc Bank
Ambient minimalist Grain Blanc has created this bank of 32 presets, exploring the cinematic side of Plinky with shimmery pads, brassy leads and ghostly soundscapes. Find Grain Blanc's beautiful and haunting performances with Plinky on YouTube.
Includes the preset file, 8 samples and individual links for the patch editor.
Find a short description and performance tips in the PDF patch notes.
Meska Bank
This bank of 32 presets by Meska draws focus to the "dark" side of Plinky, exploring lush delays, cavernous reverb, pitch drift and gnarly saturation. Meska has created a number of great Plinky patch explainers on YouTube.
Includes the preset file, 8 samples and individual links for the patch editor.
On all patches, Knob A is sensitivity. Set to zero, it turns the sound off.
LPZW.modules Bank
These are the presets by LPZW.modules for the Schneidersladen edition of Plinky. It contains the preset file and three samples. For more info, please go to leipzigwest.org.
DownloadManual preset install instructions
To upload these presets:
- Unplug all cables from Plinky
- Connect a USB cable to your Plinky
- Do not power from Eurorack at the same time, and use only one USB port
- Hold down the encoder (rightmost knob), and plug the USB cable into your computer
Plinky will show up as a drive and you should see the "tunnel of lights" effect on Plinky's LEDs.
- If you want a backup of your Plinky before replacing the presets, copy the content of the Plinky drive to a folder on your PC.
- Drag and drop PRESETS.uf2 to the drive. Make sure the file is called PRESETS.uf2 - do not rename.
- Drag and drop SAMPLE0.uf2, SAMPLE1.uf2 .. SAMPLE7.UF2, up to 8 files. You will have to copy them one by one, one after the other.
While flashing, the LEDs will flicker. This is normal.
- While you're changing banks, it's a good time to also update your firmware to the latest version! Download the file and drag and drop it to the Plinky drive.
- To finish, just click the encoder again. Plinky will boot up and your presets should be present.
No tunnel of lights on Plinky?
- Double check that all 5 Encoder pins are soldered. The side with 2 pins is the switch for the "click".
USB drive not showing up?