blackdeath plague noise glitch synth sampler 8 bit!

via this auction

"This is a one-off, hand-made prototype for the soon-to-be-released blackdeath synth sampler - the first open hardware/free software noise synthesiser with the plague inside.

Blackdeath embeds epidemic/plague simulations amongst other data generation algorithms for granular re-synthesis of incoming audio signals or self-generated switched feedback within a virulent yet highly controllable noise/audio engine.

Blackdeath samples 8bit audio and re-granulates, glitches according to data generation algorithms adjusted by six high quality potentiometers. The potentiometers control: sample write head, sample read head, minimum sample, maximum sample, choice and parameters of datagens, datagen step size and further parameters.

Blackdeath features two full-size jacks (1/4 inch for signal in and out), three switches (power, feedback, distortion), and a 9v battery holder (battery supplied). The housing is reinforced expanded foam..."

blackdeath001 from pickledfeet on Vimeo.

"Recording using early prototype of free software/open hardware synth blackdeath (with the plague inside - coded epidemic/plague simulations) with radio input and (built in) distortion."