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Showing posts with label Synth Banana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Synth Banana. Show all posts

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Welcome to the Banan-a-Synth Prelaunch


video upload by MicroKits

"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."

See the MicroKits label below for additional posts.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

MicroKits Banan-a Synth | NAMM 2026 | KUCR


video upload by KUCR

"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.'"

Friday, May 17, 2013

Makey Makey banana piano

Published on May 24, 2012 hackaday·196 videos

"Brian Benchoff whips up a banana piano for his review of the Makey Makey"

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Bananaphone TouchSynth


YouTube Published on May 16, 2012 by 0ldbitcollector

"Playing the Bananaphone
Project details at: http://www.gadgetgangster.com"

"Parts List:

Your favorite Propeller board. (I used a Quickstart board w/Terminal Module)
A couple packs of alligator jumper wires. (Radio Shack)
Nine Bananas (8 notes & 1 to snack on)
A 220ohm resistor (Radio Shack)
An amplified speaker w/connector
The spin source archive"

Update: I thought I saw a banana synth in the past. Here it is with a few other organics:
Sauerkraut Synthesizer, Sounds and the Machines That Make Them
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