The Cheapest Drum Module

Published on Oct 7, 2017 Izhar Ashdot

"This is probably the cheapest drum module available.
It's based on an ATtiny85 chip, the code was written by Jan Ostman [of DSP Synthesizers] and it's open source.
All you have to do is build it!"

DSP Synthesizers The Breadboard TS – Weekend Sale

via DSP Synthesizers

"The Breadboard TS is a development platform used to breadboard new synth ideas.

Features:
» 830 point breadboard with built in 3 volt rails
» 2 Octave touch keyboard
» MIDI, CV/Gate and SQR-oscillator outputs
» MIDI to CV/Gate input
» 3.5mm Audio jack output
» Built-in Oscilloscope
» Powered by two AA-size 1.5v batteries
» Measures 180x120x40mm
» Comes with 65 jumper cables

This weekend there is a sale on the Breadboard-TS.
It is available for $99 including shipping.

This offer is available until Sunday 24:00 and includes only the base unit and patch cables.

A perfect match for breadboarding chips from http://www.dspsynth.eu"

The Breadboard TS – Release Sale

via DSP Synthesizers

"This weekend only there is a release sale for the breadboard TS.

The Breadboard TS is a development platform used to breadboard new synth ideas.

It is available during this weekend only for $149 (ordinary price $199)

The offer is valid until Sunday 24:00"

DSP Synthesizers Breadboard TS Now Shipping

Announced just last Friday, the DSP Synthesizers Breadboard TS is now available for order.

"The Breadboard TS is a development platform used to breadboard new synth ideas.

Features:
» 830 point breadboard with built in 5 volt rails
» 2 Octave touch keyboard
» MIDI, CV/Gate and SQR-oscillator outputs
» MIDI to CV/Gate input
» 3.5mm Audio jack output
» Built-in Oscilloscope
» Powered by one C-size 1.5v battery
» Measures 180x120x40mm
» Comes with 65 jumper cables
» Includes JVS-01 chip (DCO, DCF, DCA, Chorus)
» Includes KL5 chip (LFO)
» Includes ENV6 chip (6×AR envelope)
» Includes Patch book based on Fritzing

A gift card is included that enables you to buy any chip at http://www.dspsynth.eu at a 75% reduced price. The gift card is valid for one purchase but for multiple chips."

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DSP Synthesizers Introduces The Breadboard TS – A Synth Builders Wet Dream

via DSP Synthesizers

"The Breadboard TS is a development platform used to breadboard new ideas.

830 point breadboard.
2 octave touch keyboard with MIDI and CV/Gate output.
MIDI to CV/Gate input.
Built in oscilloscope.
Runs on a 1.5v battery but has 5 volt rails.

Comes with 65 jumper cables, VCDM and ENV6 synth chips."

DSP Synthesizers Zero Bassline MK-II Demo Video

Published on Sep 2, 2017

"The Zero Bassline MK-II is a 3HP bassline synth.

Running on ghost power off the gate jack it requires no power ribbon cable.

Featuring Filter Cutoff and Filter Resonance knobs.
1V/oct Pitch CV and Gate inputs.

The Zero line is all about filling out holes and odd space in your rack.

In that case you don’t want to spend another power connector.

Zero power, zero problems, fat sound.
Look ma, no power connector!

http://janostman.wordpress.com"

New DSP Synthesizers 3HP Zero Bassline MkII

via DSP Synthesizers

"The 3HP Zero Bassline was taken off the market because of issues with the firmware.

Now it has been rereleased as MK-II with improved firmware.

It still runs on ghost power and requires no ribbon power cable.
Only a 3HP slot in your rack.

Available as prebuilt only."

DSP Synthesizers 3HP Paperface Euro Modules Now Available

via DSP Synthesizers

Kits and prebuilt are now available to order for all the Paperface modules.

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DSP Synthesizers 3HP Paperface Camelion Now Available

"The 3HP Paperface Camelion DSP module is now available for order.

Both as a kit or prebuilt.

If anyone remembers the dsp-Host with a 8-pin DIP socket on the panel the Paperface DSP works in the same way. You make your own modules.

It is built on the ATtiny85 but uses the TinyAudioBootloader.

The name “Paperface” comes from the classic Serge look with white panels.

The TinyAudioBootloader makes it possible to upload new firmware through the audio out port without a programmer just replaying a wavefile at startup.

The Camelion is open-source and the project page can be found here."

DSP Synthesizer Euro Modules Now Open Source

via DSP Synthesisers:

"A number of DSP Synthesizer Euro modules has now been open sourced.

Among those the popular CZ-VCO Phase Distortion Oscillator:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GKuV4bnFPg [embed below]

PCB's and code can be found in the 3HP Paperface blog:
https://janostman.wordpress.com/the-3hp-paperface-euro-modules/"

First Play: CZ-VCO & Strakal Brulu

ApolaKipso
Published on Oct 21, 2016

"First play with these two modules, also testing whether the camera still works. CZ-VCO'S EASTER EGG IN THE DESCRIPTION.

PATCH NOTES

Clocked and sequenced from Ableton Live using the Arturia MicroBrute as sound source and as CV interface for the CZ-VCO.

The two voices go into the Optomix (used as dual VCA) and on into the Pittsburgh Modular MIX3, which isn't more than a buffered mult to feed the two inputs on the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP.

The Z-DSP is my end-of-chain reverb and running the Valhalla card, obvs.

Maschine and Mutable Instruments Peaks supply the drums (the latter being sequenced from the Beatstep Pro).

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DSP Synthesizers dsp-G2 Now Available

via DSP Synthesizers

"3 years after the release of the popular dsp-G1 analog modelling synthesizer the dsp-G2 is now released.

The gen-2 chip has better features:
» Fully polyphonic DCO with pitchbend and Detune
» LFO can now modulate the DCO pitch
» 6dB HPF
» 24dB LPF with Resonance
» AMP ENV
» Filter ENV
» Can run on MIDI Ghost power
» SOIC-20 SMT package

The chip is available now for $30 and the carrier PCB that allows it to be built into a MIDI-DIN plug for $10."

Limited Sale on DSP-Gplug Until End of July

via DSP Synthesizers

"The dsp-Gplug is a version of the dsp-G1 analog modeling synthesizer built into a MIDI plug.

Ostman calls it “the smallest VA MIDI Synth in the world.”

The dsp-Gplug is designed to be both patched and controlled via MIDI. A MIDI editor is available.

The synth has 15 oscillators, structured as a 5-note paraphonic synth, with a 24db lowpass filter with resonance. It also has AMP ENV, filter ENV and LFO, with sine or sample & hold waveform.

Works great with the Beatstep Pro Sequencer.

Demos:
Gplugpad.mp3
dsparp
js-01-chords
samplenhold


It is available for $30 until end of July.
Only 10 plugs available so move fast.

The MIDI synth is ghost powered and requires no batteries or power cords.

A free MIDI Editor is also available."

Also see: DSP Synthesizers 50% Summer Sale on Selected Chips

DSP Synthesizers 50% Summer Sale on Selected Chips

via DSP Synthesizers

"There is a summmer sale on selected synth chips at DSP Synthesizers.

50% off on selected synth chips until end of July!

No excuse to stay on the beach instead of DIY at home."

DSP Synthesizers CZ1 Phase Distortion Oscillator & 808 Drums Now Open Source

Full details at DSP Synthesizers.

"The 3HP Paperface Euro Modules

If anyone remembers my dsp-Host with a 8-pin DIP socket on the panel the Paperface DSP works in the same way. You make your own modules.

It is built on the ATtiny85 but uses the TinyAudioBootloader.

The name 'Paperface' comes from the classic Serge look with white panels.

The TinyAudioBootloader makes it possible to upload new firmware through the audio out port without a programmer just replaying a wavefile at startup.

The module has 3 Analog CV jacks, 2 with attenuators and an audio out jack."

New 3HP DIY DSP Euro Module from DSP Synthesizers

via Jan of DSP Synthesizers

"I got tired of eurorack and put it on hold for a while.

But what happens when 8bitmixedtape has this great audio bootloader?
It inspired me to make the 3HP DSP module and got me hooked again.

The module works the same as my dsp-Host.
3 analog inputs. 2 of them with attenuators and one audio output.

So whats so different with this one?
It can be reprogrammed through the audio out jack.
Without a programmer!

Just play a wavefile from a phone, MP3 player or your PC with the firmware and it’s a new module.

Use the Arduino IDE to make your own programs or use the downloadable editor to make VCOs, filter, delays or anything you can imagine and reprogram the module with an audio cable.

It is of course open-source and all info including code and PCBs for the Phase Distortion Oscillator can be found at:

https://janostman.wordpress.com/the-3hp-paperface-euro-modules/

Many thanks to the 8bitmixedtape crew for the support and letting me join.

Cheers"

New Pocket Sized Synsonique Drum Synth from DSP Synthesizers

$30 DIY Kit via DSP Synthesizers

"This is a remake of the classic Synsonic drum.

This one is pocket size, 92x76mm and uses touch pads instead of piezo sensors.
You play it with your fingers.

And it uses the TinyAudioBootloader so you can upload new firmware and drum sounds through the audiojack. No programmer required.

Features:
4 Drum sounds with touch pads.
Tuning knob.
Runs on a CR2032 battery.

A great rainy summer day project and probably the easiest DIY kit ever made.
Great for beginners."

Summer Audio Hacking with the Esp8266 and DSP Synthesizers

via DSP Synthesizers

"Feel like spending your summer hacking instead of laying on the beach?
Have a cheap esp8266 that you don't know what to use for?

Follow the Summer Audio Hacking with the Esp8266.

The blog teaches essential audio and sampling on the esp8266 WiFi board.
Shows you how to make a pin into a 44.1KHz/16-bit PDM DAC on the esp8266.

Starting with the basics and ending up in a killer Volca Sample clone with MIDI/Trig, 100 seconds of sample storage and a WiFi/Web GUI for uploading samples.

All on the standalone esp8266.

This is DIY and all the code is open source.

Check it out!"

The smallest rhythmbox in the world? DSP Synthesizers microBeat (Minipops version)

Published on Jun 20, 2017 Jan Ostman

"The smallest rhythmbox in the world?

Here in Minipops version.

http://janostman.wordpress.com"

DSP Synthesizers microBeat PCB + Chip Weekend Special

via DSP Synthesizers

"Weekend offer microBeat PCB + Chip

This weekend there is a limited offer on the microBeat PCB + uO2 chip combo.

You can have the PCB and the chip for $25.

A great summer project for building the smallest Minipops rhythmbox in the world.

A full kit is also available. The kit contains all the parts for building the microBeat (including the knobs)."

DSP Synthesizers microBeat PCB Now Available

via DSP Synthesizers

"If you have purchased the uO2 minipops chip there is now a PCB available for it.

It has potentiometers for tempo and pattern, switch for run/stop and power, leds for clock/reset outputs and a CR2032 battery holder in the back.

Measuring only 61x41mm makes the minipops rhythmbox pocket sized.

The PCB and u02 chip can be purchased at DSP Synthesizers."