[sdiy] My new project for the makers! Faselunare Unveils COSMOLAB: A Modular Open-Source Platform for Musical Instrument Innovation

[Francesco Mulassano]

Faselunare Unveils COSMOLAB: A Modular Open-Source Platform for Musical Instrument Innovation

Turin, Italy – June 29, 2025 – Faselunare, the Italian company behind the eurorack module VEGA, officially announces COSMOLAB — a modular development kit for musical instruments and DSP algorithms. Engineered by Alphalab Audio and based on the Daisy platform, COSMOLAB is designed to empower musicians, makers, and educators to prototype, explore, and build next-generation audio tools.

The project is currently in pre-launch, with a dedicated landing page at cosmolab.faselunare.com <https://cosmolab.faselunare.com/>, where users can sign up for updates ahead of the upcoming crowdfunding campaign, scheduled for September 2025.

COSMOLAB was officially previewed at the 14th edition of Soundmit, the international synthesiser and electronic music fair, held in Turin from July 4 to 6, 2025.

A Complete Development Environment for Sound Innovation
COSMOLAB merges open hardware, flexible firmware, and a modular approach to accelerate audio product design — from initial prototype to final instrument.

Key Features:

100% Open-Source: All hardware schematics and firmware are freely available
8 Versatile Boards: Including Main DSP core with Daisy Seed, audio I/O, CV/gate, MIDI, display, potentiometers, and two keyboard boards
Expandable Architecture: Design and integrate your own boards
Arduino IDE Support: Start coding with familiar tools
Visual DSP Editors: Compatible with PureData, PlugData, Max/MSP
Advanced Language Options: Build with Faust, C++, or Rust
AI-Friendly Environment: Use AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, Gemini CLI and others


Designed for a Wide Range of Users
Makers & Audio Hardware Creators: Modular design enables rapid prototyping and customization
DSP Developers: Fully-featured platform with open toolchain and real-time audio capabilities
Educators & Schools: Ideal for teaching electronics, DSP, coding, and instrument design
Musicians & Designers: Explore interactive, hardware-based sound creation without needing deep technical skills

From Prototype to Product
Ready to Market Your COSMOLAB Creation?

Alphalab Audio can help transform your prototype into a market-ready product. From design optimization to manufacturing support, bringing your vision to life.

Based on the Daisy Ecosystem
At its heart, COSMOLAB features the Daisy Seed from ElectroSmith, offering high-quality audio, flexible I/O, and support from a large, active development community.

Get Involved
The official crowdfunding campaign is set to launch in September 2025. Until then, you can:

Visit cosmolab.faselunare.com <https://cosmolab.faselunare.com/>
Join the newsletter for exclusive previews
“What will you create? A granular looper? A touch-sensitive sequencer? The next DSP synth? The possibilities are wide open.”


About Faselunare
Faselunare is an Italian maker of open-source musical instruments and Eurorack modules. With a focus on accessible design and community collaboration, it helps bring creative electronic tools to life.

About Alphalab Audio
Alphalab Audio is an electronics design studio specialized in embedded systems and DSP for audio applications. They are the engineering team behind COSMOLAB’s hardware and firmware.

Media Contact:
📧 info at faselunare.com
🌐 faselunare.com
 <https://faselunare.com/>🔗 cosmolab.faselunare.com
 <https://cosmolab.faselunare.com/>



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