Welcome to the Banan-a-Synth Prelaunch

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"Link back to the Prelaunch Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

"Yes, it's a banana shaped synthesizer. It's also a synthesizer that turns bananas and other conductive objects into musical keys you can play. This is both a pocket sized sound machine and a musical science lab that lets you use electricity to play notes and control effects. Whether you're a STEM student or pro musician, there's so much to explore with the Banan-a-Synth.

Custom Sound Engine Packed with Sounds: 12 different instrument sounds, 8 built in sound effects. It's also 4 note polyphonic, so you can play a chord!

Play Conductive Objects: Use the included alligator clips to turn all sorts of conductive objects into keys you can play.

Learn Music and Physics: An intro to both the physics of conductivity and the art of applying filters and effects to synthesizer sounds.

Control Effects with Touch: An analog conductivity sensor to control effects. The harder you press the sensor, the stronger the sound effect.

Take It Anywhere: Super portable, with built in speaker and 2xAA Batteries. Also has a headphone jack and can be powered by a USB-C cable, not included.

No Screen, No Computer: Does not require connection to a computer or anything with a screen. Focus on exploring music without distraction.

No Knobs, No Problem: Change tuning, volume, and sound mode by simultaneously touching a setting touchpad and one of the keyboard keys.

Metronome: Select your beats per minute and rhythm structure.

It's a Banana: Tell your friends you can play the banana."

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MicroKits Banan-a Synth | NAMM 2026 | KUCR

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"MicroKits gives us a sneak peak of their upcoming release, Banana-a Synth! A fun instrument for all ages. 'Turn everyday conductive objects into musical notes with the included alligator clips. Just clip things to the touchpad and create a path to ground. Experiment with conductivity and learn what it means to complete a circuit.'"

NAMM 2025: MicroKits Synthasettte and BananaSynth

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"At this year's NAMM, we caught up with David from MicroKits who demonstrated their *Syntheset*, a compact cassette-sized synthesizer that's been in production for the past few years. David explained that the Syntheset features a touch pad with 13 notes, an octave up function, and tuning adjustments. Notably, it includes clips that allow you to connect conductive objects, such as die-cast cars or play-doh, turning them into musical notes.

David also teased the development of the BananaSynth, MicroKits' next product, which will be banana-shaped with additional features. The company, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been setting up manufacturing facilities, allowing David to focus on new designs. He expressed enthusiasm about creating synthesizers in fun shapes with beginner-friendly features, emphasizing the joy of transforming everyday objects into musical instruments.

More Info:
[MicroKits Website](https://microkits.net)"

Synth-a-Sette: Create Your Own Banana Keyboard With This Cassette Sized Analog

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🖐🏻🎹 Addams Family on the Synth-a-Sette

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"Get your own cassette sized synthesizer in time for Halloween, at MicroKits.net!"

First Halloween post for the year.

MicroKits MicroSynth Business Card Sized Synthesizer & Theremin Kit

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"See more at MicroKits.net/blogs/news/introducing-the-microsynth-theremin-kits

Thanks to Dan Maloney for the inspiration https://hackaday.com/2018/05/11/styli... [featured here]

Thanks to Evil Monkeyz for selling the silicon wafer you see near the end https://www.evilmonkeyzdesignz.com/"

The also make a Theremin breadboard kit available on Amazon.

In 1920, an engineer named Leon Theremin discovered he could create music and sound by waving his hands around electric fields. Since then, the theremin has inspired musicians and engineers to create new sounds and instruments. MicroKits continues that tradition by designing a version of the theremin that anyone can build, including you! What sounds will you discover?

Build Your Own Invention.
With your MicroKits theremin, you can create music and sound by waving your hands around electric fields!

Learn Science & Engineering.
Discover the physics of electrical capacitance and practice working with real electronic parts.

Easy to Follow Instructions.
Colorful 22 page instructional booklet. Build step by step, with breaks to check your work and learn how your circuit works.

No Tools Needed.
Everything you need is in the box. Start creating electronics without having to learn soldering, and simply place parts in the breadboard to connect. Yes, batteries included too!