DivKid Gets Bubbly: Thonk Double Bubble Filter Is a Stereo Mutant for Modular Mayhem

28. November 2025

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DivKid Gets Bubbly: Thonk Double Bubble Filter Is a Stereo Mutant for Modular Mayhem

DivKid’s back in the bunker, and this time he’s got his hands on the Thonk Synth Double Bubble—a dual multimode filter that’s less polite tea party, more rave in a washing machine. This isn’t your average filter: it’s stereo, it’s got feedback and cross mod that’ll melt your patch cables, and it’s begging for abuse. Whether you’re after rubbery bass, filthy percussion, or just want to see what happens when a filter modulates another filter, DivKid’s got the demos, the dirt, and the deadpan delivery. If you’re into Eurorack chaos and creative modulation, this one’s for you.

Meet the Double Bubble: Not Your Nan’s Filter

DivKid wastes no time introducing the Thonk Synth Double Bubble, a 16HP dual multimode filter that’s clearly designed for modular mischief. Each side can be low pass, high pass, band pass, or notch, and both are based on the SSI 2140 analog filter core—so you know it’s got some proper analogue bite. This isn’t just another polite filter; it’s got attitude, with options for clean tones or pushing into saturation and compression for extra filth.

What really sets Double Bubble apart is its flexibility in routing and modulation. You can run it in parallel or series, link the cutoffs, spread frequencies, and even normalise CVs across both sides. DivKid’s style is all about showing how these features translate to real-world patching, not just reading off a spec sheet. If you’re the type who likes to experiment and push your system, this module’s architecture is a playground.


Feedback & Cross Mod: The Sonic Street Weapons

Now for the real party tricks: feedback and cross modulation. Double Bubble lets you route the output of one filter back into the other, either as audio feedback or as frequency modulation. There are dedicated controls for both, including CV inputs and attenuverters, so you can dial in anything from subtle movement to full-on toaster-fight chaos. Positive and inverted feedback? Of course. Cross mod that actually lets one filter modulate the other’s cutoff? Absolutely.

DivKid makes it clear these aren’t just gimmicks—they’re genuinely playable and interactive. Depending on your input levels, filter modes, and how much you abuse these controls, you can go from smooth stereo sweeps to wild, unpredictable textures. If you want to hear what happens when you push a filter to the edge (and then off it), you’ll want to see the video for the full sonic carnage.

You can really dial in lots of character based around novel controls for feedback and cross modulation.

© Screenshot/Quote: Divkid (YouTube)

Patch Playground: Bass, Bubbles & Percussion Mayhem

Bit of bubbly filth.

© Screenshot/Quote: Divkid (YouTube)

Here’s where Double Bubble earns its rave stripes. DivKid runs through a barrage of patches, from stereo modular voices to monstrous MS-20 and Sherman Filterbank-inspired basses. The module’s dual architecture means you can set up everything from classic mono synth lines to stereo filter sweeps that tilt and sway like a spectral auto-pan. The sound design potential is massive—rubbery bass, bubbly filth, and vocal formant tones are all on tap.

But it’s not just about bass. The filter pinging patches are a highlight, turning Double Bubble into a melodic percussion machine or a generator of spacey, particle-like noise. Whether you’re after sad brass, rubbery weirdness, or just want to see how far you can push filter self-oscillation, DivKid’s demos show off the module’s character. The best bits? You’ll have to watch the video to hear the full range of mayhem—words can only hint at the dirt.

Practical Chaos: Drums, FX Loops & Feedback Madness

DivKid doesn’t just stick to synth lines—he throws Double Bubble into drum bus processing and FX feedback loops, proving it’s not just a one-trick pony. Running drums through the filter gives you everything from sub-bass boosts to crunchy, resonant sweeps. The feedback and cross mod controls let you dial in anything from subtle movement to total sonic meltdown, perfect for those who like their beats with extra bite.

FX feedback loops get especially wild, with variable bandwidth bandpass filtering, band reject tricks, and dual notch phaser effects that’ll make any dub techno fan grin. The module’s flexibility means you can patch up classic effects or invent your own flavour of chaos. If you want to see how a filter can become the heart of a performance rig, this section is pure inspiration—and a reminder that some sounds just don’t translate to text, you’ve got to hear them.

You've got like a supercharged sub bass boost.

© Screenshot/Quote: Divkid (YouTube)

Final Verdict: Bubble Trouble for Everyone

It's so good.

© Screenshot/Quote: Divkid (YouTube)

DivKid wraps up by showing that Double Bubble isn’t just for the hardcore modular crowd—it’s a fun, interactive module that rewards both seasoned patchers and curious newcomers. With its playable controls, stereo flexibility, and a knack for turning basic signals into rave-ready weapons, it’s a filter that begs for experimentation. Whether you’re after acid blurps, dubby chords, or percussion that slaps, this thing delivers. If you want your rack to sound like a proper party, Double Bubble’s got the goods.