Have ordered one too. Looks to be quite expensive for what it is but really looks appealing to me.
Agree, not at all clear what the delivery timelines from Juno are.
“after selling out last month, Pluto is available to order again. The next batch is expected to start shipping November 29 (next week!).”
US: Pluto — Modern Sounds
International: Dealers — Modern Sounds
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Keeping fingers crossed that this means some of the international dealers will be getting stock soon.
Finally got my order delivered after a false start.
First unit arrived with a screw missing and something rattling around inside (probably the missing screw…). Also sounded like the PCB was loose. Would have opened it and had a look but I didn’t have the right sized hex screwdriver.
To be fair to Juno, they replaced it very quickly.
First impressions are good. Initial quality control issues aside, this is a solidly built unit. Surprisingly heavy, and the enclosure is much more solid than the DIY aesthetic would have you believe. Kind of what you would expect for a £500+ synth.
Very quick to get nice sounds out of it, and looking to explore the versatility. One of the first things I wanted to do was see if I could get it to play nicely with the Lyra,
This s just a quick first go jam with the Pluto feeding one of its moons CV to the Lyra gate in.
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This person has a bunch of nice video, e.g.
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Plutos are back in stock from the manufacturer Pluto — Modern Sounds
Forever tempted by this little guy!
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I notice that Justin Van Slembrouck got to meet people from Oddment Audio who are developing the Groc, a granular synth, ( thread ) expected to be released end of this year.
He attended a presentation given on the Groc and the two companies are local. Very different synths, but perhaps ideas shared might be more useful, than if they were close competitors.
Apparently Modern Sounds shared some of what they were working on at the same event.
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After considering for a long while, mine arrived several weeks ago. Lovely design (though honestly wish it had a speaker 
). Much like the ‘lone’ recordings posted here… I get some lovely tonal ambientness (I love the effects, btw!), but have yet to try the audio-in. Nor have I sync’d it to midi, yet.
I am honestly wondering (at this price-point) how well this fits with my current goals/performance options. Time will tell. I’ll give it another few months.
All that said… Yes - a very cool portable machine.
Hi folks, I’m looking at semi-modular synths with interesting and playful sequencers as there are a few popping up and I could use some opinions from Pluto users.
I’m currently looking at:
-Pluto: 2 voices to create harmonic bass lines with generative sequencer functions. Added bonus of voice 2 having percussive sounds and using audio-in to influence the sequencer notes. Bonus bonus points for on board fx.
-Subharmonicon: same as above, Two voices for harmonic bass lines with even more harmonics and a fun sequencer. Harder to dial in, fewer sweet spots. Bonus points for subharmonics
-Labyrinth: same as above, two voices for harmonic sequences and generative sequencer features. No bonus points
-OP-Z: not semi-modular but multiple tracks. Can do harmonic bass lines among many other sounds. Has generative sequencer features with step components. Bonus points for on board fx and being a full groovebox. Previously had an OP-Z but build quality is concerning.
-Softpop 2: One voice, but has a generative-ish sequencer
-Taiga: basic sequencer/arp? Haven’t looked at it too closely
-Play: not interested
-Euclidean sequencers: not interested
-M8/Trackers: not interested
-Elmyra 2: So far, not interested
-Woovebox: have previous experience. Generative sequencer is really fun. Small isn’t always better.
Anything I haven’t considered? Opinions on the above?
My only other hardware, currently, is Deluge. I also have a Chroma Console on my pedal board which can be used with any options without fx.
Thanks!
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Hi!
I’ve got one of these little guys and it is a butt ton of fun. Killed any desire for any other 303-like thing for me. It’s a wild ass, but can also sound calm as you discover it’s not as obtuse as it looks at first. Also patching it is surprisingly straightforward and I like feeding it back into itself with the input.
I don’t really think of it as generative, but its sequencer does have a lot of good tricks. I like to set it to play either an odd number of patterns with an even number of scales and vice versa for quick variety. Plus the “tricks” that can be sequenced too.
I think considering its relative pricing that it’s kind of a wild cousin to Pluto. That said, I don’t have a Pluto but I’d love to use one too.
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Thanks for your input! I’ve been looking at the new edition. I’ll give it a closer look.
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I have a Softpop 2. I think its sequencer is the most fun part of it. Check out loopop(?) Video where he does a good job of going over the sequencer. There are also more sequencer tips and tricks on its official channel too.
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Hey, I’m really interested in the Pluto, I’m just trying to compare it to the competition. sorry my last comment was off topic?