Bliptronic step-sequence synthesizer / controller

via this auction
"Here we have a relatively rare little synthesizer which looks and works much like a Tenori On or Monome- it provides you with a matrix of LED illuminated buttons, on which you compose patterns which can then be looped. Its a unique, addictive and intuitive way of composing little tunes and great fun to muck about on!

The Bliptronic is a basic unit; besides its 8 x 8 grid of buttons, you get 8 simple lo-fi voices (FM synthesis- akin to a toy keyboard), control over the speed in 20 BPM increments, loop on/off and ports for headphones, line out and trigger in/out. Its finished nicely however, and has a good look and feel with its aluminium panel and knobs.

The Bliptronic has a lot of potential- just run a search on google or youtube for ‘Bliptronic 5000’ to see what people have been getting up to with them! Here are some ways you can get the most out of it:

* Putting it through external effects, kaoss pads or the Korg Monotron etc.
* Using (freely available) audio -> midi programs to use the grid as a midi controller, turning it into a drum machine or software synth controller
* Circuit bending- some interesting results have been achieved and guidance is available online
* Daisy-chaining several using trigger in/out to play and compose collaboratively on the fly
* Conversion into a full monome clone or OSC/midi controller using an Arduinome-based upgrade (not supplied)

The bliptronic requires 4AA batteries (not supplied) so its totally portable, and comes with 2 link cables for linking with other bliptronics, basic instructions (not really required!) and boxed in its original packaging."