Synthimuse SN 00016

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"The original idea for the SynthiMuse was to design a ‘Sample/Hold’ module for analog synthesizers.

This module is traditionally used to generate truly random notes that have no connection to musical scales.

We decided from the start that it had to be based on a genuine noise source and it was also necessary was to have the ability to play random notes in musical scales.

As well as this, must have a traditional analog control panel.
No LCDs.
No Menus.
No encoder wheels

Rather than have it generate just voltages for an analog synth, we realised that if was implemented it using a microcontroller, it could become a product with a wider appeal outside of the analog synthesizer domain.
We decided to make it able to generate MIDI data that could drive modern synths and Music Workstations.

The design has been evolutionary. We considered everything that the basic note generation could be extended to do and we implememented as much functionality while adhering to the feel and accessibility of an analog control panel.

From these efforts, the final design started to take shape and the scope of it widened to become the SynthiMuse that we have now."

See the Synthimuse label below for previous posts including some demos.

Analog SynthiMuse max note rate is 17/second

Published on Dec 3, 2018 The SynthiMuse

"Just a little explanation on the performance hit that adding the analog outputs adds.
The standard SynthiMuse has a maximum note rate of about 33 notes/second.
For the analog SynthiMuse, because it takes extra time to calculate the precision DAC output, it means that the maximum note rate is 16 or 17 per second. This may not matter but it's important to know."

With the ARP 2600.

SynthiMuse analog variant meets my old ARP2600 SHOW MORE

Published on Dec 2, 2018 The SynthiMuse

SynthiMuse MIDI Composer / Re-Composer / Sequencer / Looper / Sound To MIDI SN 00021

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"The SynthiMuse is a random music composer/re-composer that creates MIDI notes.
It can do a number of different things:

1.It can create endless random sequences of MIDI notes derived from the genuine random internal noise generator that is the same electronics as that used in the analog synthesizers of the 1970’s

The notes created are truly random but you can tell it which scale to play in..

2.It can ‘re-compose’ notes passed to it from the MIDI input.You can play any note melody in to it and, using the controls it will create new melodies.
3.It can trigger off audio picked up from the internal microphone or an external audio source.

You can sing or speak in to the SynthiMuse and it will create MIDI notes influenced by the audio.

The SynthiMuse is sensitive to the pitch of the audio so singing/playing high and low notes can influence the pitch of the MIDI notes created.
4.It’s an arpeggiator that can create simple or complex arpeggios on the MIDI notes played in to it.

5.It's a loop machine that memorises the last 64 notes created and can save them in to 4 loop memories.The loop memories are 64 notes deep and each loop can play a section of this memory from 1 to 32 notes long.The memories are non-volatile meaning you won't ever lose them when you switch off the SynthiMuse.

6.It can create ‘Variations’ on the stored loops. Using buttons on the panel, you can use the SynthiMuse’s parameters to create variations of the lengths or pitches of all the notes in a loop."

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New SynthiMuse Videos

MIDI From keyboard driving the arpeggiator of the SynthiMuse.

Published on Oct 31, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"A MIDI keyboard is used to show how the SynthiMuse can constrain any MIDI input to a chosen scale.
We also show the arpeggiator operation."

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A SynthiMuse Tour. Mostly talk.

Published on Oct 30, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"Just talking through most of the functions of The SynthiMuse."

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The Synthimuse - Audio Triggering from 'Closer'

Published on Oct 30, 2017 The SynthiMuse

"The audio from a well known track is used to trigger the SynthiMuse.
Apologies for any focus issues."

See this post for details.

An Exploration of the SynthiMuse - Features & Demos

Just a heads up, a few videos and a link to some demos have just been added to the earlier SynthiMuse post from today here. Don't miss them. The SynthiMuse is a very interesting piece of new gear, imo.

The SynthiMuse - MIDI Composer/Re-Composer

Target price ~ £300 / $400.

Expected to be ready mid to late March 2017.

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"The SynthiMuse is random music composer/re-composer that creates MIDI notes.
It can do a number of different things:

1. It can create endless random sequences of MIDI notes derived from the genuine random internal noise generator that is the same circuit as that used in the analog synthesizers of the 1970’s

The notes created are truly random. Any note sequence it generates has never been heard before, and if you don’t save it to a loop, it’ll never be heard again.

Sequences are generated by setting the parameters on the controls that can influence the notes. You can set the Key and the Scale and the generated notes, velocities and lengths can be affected by LFO, Noise, and Audio.

2. It can ‘re-compose’ notes passed to it from the MIDI input.

You can play any note melody in to it ( or no melody at all, just a repeating single note ) and, using the setups on the SynthiMuse panel, it will create new melodies.

3. It can trigger off audio picked up from the internal microphone or an external audio source.

You can sing or speak in to the SynthiMuse and it can either be influenced by the audio or actually triggered by it.

The SynthiMuse is sensitive to the pitch of the audio so singing/playing high and low notes can influence the pitch of the MIDI notes created.

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