Moog Circuit Bending Challenge 2012 by defzeppardica

Published on Sep 22, 2012 by defzeppardica

"This is my entry in the Moog Circuit Bending Challenge! I built a floor sampler that is capable of recording individual samples with a maximum length of 8 seconds each. The unit is powered via USB 5V. The unit is made out of redwood with a steel control plate top. Audio is plugged in via the input 1/4" jack. When in record mode, pressing any of the 8 buttons results in recording of the input. When switched to play mode, that audio is played back. There is also an expression pedal input so sample rate can be changed by foot. The whole unit is completely foot controllable. Besides the circuit bend challenge, I plan on using the sampler for jams so I can launch clips and fun effects.
I have to admit, the whole bend was frustrating. I began working on it when Moog announced the challenge and went through 3 variations before starting this one less than a week before the challenge ended. Everything that could possibly go wrong, went wrong: my camera lost the videos I recorded during the build, my computer kept crashing when editing the video, I fried an IC when I wasn't paying attention, ect. I lost a fair amount of sleep working on this and I know I am a contender for the top 3 in the challenge. I hope to place so I can bring my sampler to Asheville and show it off to all the people at Moogfest. It is built like a tank so it is fairly indestructible.

Thanks for watching my video!"