luma-d

Imagine capturing the punchy, iconic kick of an Oberheim DMX right in your Eurorack case, thanks to a hardware-accurate recreation that swaps out LinnDrum vibes for DMX thunder. The luma-d builds on Deftaudio's luma-mu foundation but delivers that distinct 80s Oberheim character with zero compromises on the original signal path.

This 10HP module, just 50mm deep, runs on sample-based digital playback through a genuine vintage-style DAC for ultra-low latency—nanoseconds, no microcontroller jitter. It packs multiple DMX sounds into a swappable 1MBit EPROM with a user-friendly ZIF socket, letting you switch voices in real-time via CV or manual knobs for pitch, amplitude, sound selection, pause, and reset. Gate and trigger inputs (3V-12V) plus clock in handle precise timing, with offset controls expanding CV range to 0-10V; a rear jumper even turns it monophonic channel into a looping oscillator. Audio out is a single 3.5mm jack, powered by +12V/-12V/+5V under 0.43A.

Early buzz from NAMM 2026 demos highlights its tight response and authentic tone, fitting seamlessly as an expansion for luma-1 setups or standalone DMX power in modular rigs—percussion nerds are already geeking out over the glitchy sample-surfing potential.