GND-1T Speech Chip Synthesizer Tutorials 6. Randomize and Looper Functions

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"In this installation of my GND-1T speech chip synthesizer tutorials I describe various Randomization functions, and how to use the delay line as a mini looper using Echo Freeze. The latter allows you to create rhythmic and textural loops that you can use as a backing to play over the top using the Synth in its usual modes of operation. These functions can be used to very quickly create rich audio scenes, even in the total absence of any saved presets, and with minimal familiarity with the synth architecture.

As always, everything you hear is taken directly from the GND-1T stereo output, without any additional processing or effects. For more information (and to download the user manual), see https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t"

See teh GND-1 label below for additional posts.

GND-1T Speech Chip Synthesizer 5. Keyboard Patch Examples

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"This is an accompaniment to tutorial #4 that describes how the GND-1T can be used to create more traditionally controlled keyboard patches by using short loops. These are a few example patches from the additional set of keyboard patches that can be downloaded from the website. Hopefully it illustrates the 1T can do mild just as well as wild.

Everything you hear here is a direct stereo stream recorded from the GND-1T, without any additional processing or effects.

For more information and to download the user manual, or to purchase a GND-1T go to: https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t"

GND-1T Speech chip synthesizer Tutorials 4 Keyboard patches & basic editing and expression mapping

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"Available directly from https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t

In this installation of my GND-1T tutorials I illustrate how the usual loop based mechanism in this synth can also be used to create patches intended for more conventional melodic expression, such as with a musical keyboard, simply by setting the loop length very short. It also serves as an introduction into parameter editing and expression mapping.

For owners of the 1T, a new bank of factory sounds is available for download on the website. It focuses specifically on 'keyboard patches', in contrast to the more loop & drum factory sounds that the 1T ships with.

As always, everything you hear in these demos is a direct stereo stream recorded from the GND-1T, without any additional processing or effects."

See the GND-1 label below for more.

GND-1T Speech Chip Synthesizer Tutorials 3. Speech Sounds and Circuit Bending Basics

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"This is #3 in my series of short instructional demos of the GND-1T speech chip synthesizer. This installment provides an introduction to creating speech sounds and applying classic (and new) circuit bends to them. There's a huge number of additional parameters that can be applied to modify the words / loops, including e.g. stereo circuit bends that essentially run twin circuit bending engines. But I wanted to start off more simply.

As always, everything you hear is taken directly from the GND-1T stereo output, without any additional processing or effects. For more information (and to download the user manual), see https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t"

GND-1T Speech Chip Synthesizer 2. Auto morphing, Drift Buffers, Drum Mutes, and Scenes

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"This is #2 in my series of short instructional demos of the GND-1T speech chip synthesizer. In this installment I cover:

- Automated Morphing between patches (single, and block morphing)
- Using the permanent Drift Buffers
- Individual Drum-note mutes
- SCENES

If you haven't seen part 1, it's probably worth a quick look, as this one builds from there. In all these tutorials, everything you hear is taken directly from the GND-1T stereo output, without any additional processing or effects. For more information (and to download the user manual), see https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t

p.s. Beyond its musical application, you can also use the drum-notes mute function to enable just a single MIDI drum note at a time for "MIDI learn applications", e.g. when setting up an external sampler to be triggered by the GND-1T."

GND 1T Patch Page Basics

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"Here's the first of what I hope will be a series of short instructional demos of the new GND-1T speech chip synthesizer released last month. Over 5000 hours in the making, it's a beast of a synth with a highly unique architecture. Like its predecessor the GND-1, the 1T is based on an accurate emulation of the speech chip inside the popular Speak and Spell game, but goes way beyond anything that's possible in hardware.

The design of the new version is heavily geared towards hands-on performance without necessarily needing a computer, and includes a USB host port for minimal setups. But it's equally well suited to a DAW setup with its full parameter set available over MIDI. It now also includes built in effects and drum kits, assignable encoders, a touch screen, and full analog and USB audio I/O.

Everything you hear in these demos is a direct stereo stream recorded from the GND-1T, without any additional processing or effects.

This first video focuses on the main Patch Page screen, where you control the way patches are manipulated in real time. For more information (and to download the user manual), see

https://richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1t

p.s. I recommend you click the youtube settings icon and adjust resolution to 720 rather than 'auto' in order to best see the screen details on the 1T"

Soundscape #045 Spiral of Flow (Monome, Ciat-Lonbarde, Blippoo, GND-1, Daxophone, Drymba, Guitar)

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"Sketch of Sound Experiments."

Speak & Glitch GND-1 | Circuit Bent Speak Chip Synthesizer

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"This compact synthesizer seems to contain every imaginable Speak Chip-based bent sound we can imagine. I have great appreciation and respect for Richard for making this instrument a reality."

Speak and Glitch GND-1 circuit bent speech chip synthesizer

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"Here's a short promo for our new Speak& Glitch GND-1, a Circuit Bent Speech Chip Synthesizer unlike any other. Based on an accurate emulation of the speech chip inside the popular Speak and Spell game, the GND-1 pushes into previously impossible circuit bending realms letting you create loops, rhythms and synth sounds in totally new ways.

In addition to the stereo audio output from the synth chip, the MIDI-out rhythm generator on the GND-1 was driving a software 808 drum machine. But it can drive any midi compatible device, whether it's software, hardware, or even mechanical, both via USB midi and a dedicated 5-pin DIN connector.

See richardvanhoesel.com/gnd1 for more info.

p.s. the 'flickering' OLED display on the GND-1 in the video is just a video artifact."