Mutable Instruments Elements Clone | Sylph Modular Corpusculum

18HP Eurorack Physical Modelling Synthesizer inspired by Mutable Instruments Elements

Corpusculum is a compact Mutable Instruments Elements clone for Eurorack systems. It brings the complete Elements physical modelling engine to an efficient 18HP format while preserving the playability and hands-on control that make the original design unique.

The module combines an exciter, resonator and extensive modulation capabilities to generate plucked strings, bowed instruments, struck objects, wind-like textures, drones and complex acoustic timbres. From realistic physical modelling to experimental sound design, Corpusculum can function as a complete synthesizer voice or as a resonator for external audio sources.

Several compact Elements derivatives have appeared over the years, often prioritizing panel density and reduced size. Corpusculum was designed with a different goal: preserving comfortable spacing between controls while maintaining a highly compact footprint. The result is an 18HP implementation that remains practical for everyday patching and performance without sacrificing accessibility.

High-quality metal-shaft potentiometers with panel-mounted construction provide a solid and reliable feel during use. Combined with a carefully designed panel layout, this makes Corpusculum equally suitable for studio work, live performance and long-term system integration.

Every Corpusculum module is assembled, calibrated and tested individually by Sylph Modular.

Features of the Mutable Instruments Elements clone

• Complete Elements synthesis engine
• Physical modelling synthesis
• Exciter and resonator architecture
• Plucked string synthesis
• Bowed string synthesis
• Percussion and struck object synthesis
• Wind and breath-like textures
• External audio processing
• Stereo outputs
• High-quality panel-mounted metal potentiometers
• Optimized 18HP layout
• Compact performance-oriented design

Why Corpusculum?

Corpusculum was designed for users seeking a compact Elements implementation without sacrificing usability. The 18HP format provides substantial space savings compared to the original module while retaining comfortable control spacing and robust panel-mounted pots.

Many compact Elements-derived designs focus primarily on reducing panel width. Corpusculum takes a more balanced approach, combining an efficient 18HP footprint with a layout designed for everyday patching and performance. High-quality metal-shaft potentiometers secured directly to the front panel provide a solid and reliable feel during use.

Users familiar with compact Elements implementations such as Quarks or Atom may appreciate Corpusculum's combination of reduced size, comfortable control spacing and durable panel-mounted controls.

The result is a physical modelling synthesizer that remains enjoyable to patch, perform and explore over extended sessions while occupying significantly less rack space than the original Elements.

Specifications

• HP: 18
• Depth: 25mm
• Power: 130 mA +12V / 10 mA -12V

Links

• Sylph Modular Corpusculum on Modular Grid
• Original Elements Manual

Related Eurorack Modules

• nRings – physical modelling resonator
• Beehive – macro oscillator
• uBurst – granular processor
• uMarbles – generative CV processor
• uTides – function generator
• uWarps – signal processor