Polykit-16 with added performance modes

video upload by Craig Barnes

"When I first built this synth although it was bi-timbral I never really made the operation so you could easily use the bi-timbral modes, it had patch setups, but not performances to take advantage of the dual sounds, so this week I went out if my way to add the performance mode."

An Interesting Sales Pitch For A Drum Machine - The Percussionet 20

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"Barnes & Mullins Percussionet 20
ANOTHER DRUM MACHINE FROM THE SANDS OF TIME
Here is the post of all of the drum patterns! :-
/ part-3-drum-120094934
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THANKUS HUMUNGOUSO to :-
caiden klassen
beaksnout
IgorBox
mbcodeandsound
God Orion
Markku Rontu
TheTechromancer
Cameron Luteraan
Ande Spenser
David Boudreau
The-Dutch-Rat
Dan Patterson
Polykit
Matthew W
David Dolphin
Matt Followell (PDP-7)
Miles Flavel"

You can find the post referenced here for additional details and pics, including one of the inside.

Progress on the DIY polysynth software

video upload by POLYKIT DIY SYNTH

"I made some progress on the software side of the analog 8-voice DIY polysynth that I'm going to discuss in this video. Have fun!

Support me on Patreon to make this and other projects possible: / polykit

Check out my Eurorack DIY kits: https://store.polykit.rocks

Key features of the synth:
8 independent analog voices
one VCO/VCA/ADSR per voice
ADSR can modulate filter frequency and resonance
multi-mode filter (8 different filter responses)
fully programmable
store/restore patches
programmable control/input section
16x2 LCD
MIDI input

If you are interested in the build process make sure to check out the playlist:"

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Website: https://polykit.rocks
Mastodon: https://chaos.social/@polykit

Some rambling on the polysynth #synth #analog #synthdiy

video upload by POLYKIT SYNTH

"Here is some rambling on the last build steps of the polysynth. It took me more than two years to come this far. I finished the input section and build the acrylic case out of parts that I ordered. It was the fist time I glued acrylic and I think it turned out great!

Sorry for the quiet voice in the demo part!

Key features of the synth:
8 independent analog voices
one VCO/VCA/ADSR per voice
ADSR can modulate filter frequency and resonance
multi-mode filter (8 different filter responses)
fully programmable
store/restore patches
programmable control/input section
16x2 LCD
MIDI input

If you are interested in the build process make sure to check out the playlist: [below]

Support me on Patreon to make this and other projects possible: / polykit"

Polykit-X Voice Card Synthesizer

POLYKIT DIY synth voice is complete #eurorack #synthdiy #analog

video upload by POLYKIT SYNTH

"I now have all basic modules for a synth voice together. Find the Eurorack DIY kits in my store.

The modules are my Eurorack Core VCO, VCF, ADSR and VCA. In addition, there is an external LFO, reverb on the output and a sequencer.

Find the full DIY kits and PCBs here: https://store.polykit.rocks

Find out more on the Eurorack modules: https://polykit.rocks/tags/eurorack"

Designing a DIY Envelope Generator Eurorack Module

video upload by POLYKIT SYNTH

"I'm looking into designing and building the next Eurorack module, an ADSR or envelope generator.

The PCBs are available at my store https://store.polykit.rocks

Join my Patreon and get a discount in my store and early access to the design files: https://patreon.com/Polykit"

PolyKit DUO 6 Voice DIY Poly Synth by Craig Barnes

video uploads by Craig Barnes

"PolyKit DUO first tests as a 6 voice poly. some bugs to iron ouThis is the first test of the basic functions of this 16 voice DCO based analogue synthesizer. It will be bi-timbral when complete with upper and lower sounds with 8 voices in each, dual, split and single modes. Still a lot more work to be done. t in the software around the portamento controls, but other than that it's almost there.

https://github.com/craigyjp/PolyKit-D..."

Playlist:
PolyKit DUO first tests as a 6 voice poly
Bi-timbral PolyKit 16 updates

Second phase of the PolyKit construction was to create the bi-timbral software so it can create, save and load two sounds at once. so far so good with some spurious aftertouch in there.

PolyKit 16 first fully polyphonic test

PolyKit DUO preliminary demo with only one filter installed.

Preliminary testing of a single voice as I have no more AS3372E chips and they seem to be lost in the mail from Portugal. Had a few issues with wiring, always the way when you do two voices on a board at once. Filter 1 & 2 EG outputs were swapped. And EG level for voice 2 had two pins swapped on the 4053 switch between velocity and full level. Need to debug some more but so far I'm happy.

PolyKit 16, a bi-timbral 16 voice dual DCO Polysynth.

This is a short demo of a small selection of sounds produced by the PolyKit 16 programmable Polysynth. It is based on the PolyKit DCO by Jan Knipper and has been expanded from 6 note polyphonic to 16 with dual DCOs instead of single, additional sub and triangle outputs and dual LFOs and a noise source per bank of 8 voices. Still more work to do on the programming like trying to create patches as well as presets.

Stunning DIY VST Controllers by Craigyb

This one is in via Florian Anwander via the Sequencer.de forum.

According to the creator of these controllers, Craigyb:

"So when I was 16 (around 45 years ago) I used to dream of the Arp Quadra. A friend of mine who wasn't a keyboard player, but just wealthy bought one and it was sat in his front room doing nothing unless I could call around after school and have a play on this great synth.

Now I know I could probably afford to buy one, but the wife would kill me quicker than the Russians, so instead I took Cherry Audio's VST of the Quadra and created a physical beast with a PC built in to create sounds.

I then followed that up with a synth that I've never met in real life AFAIK but is also quite legendary, the Elka Synth (again a VST emulation by Cherry Audio).

I'm currently working on the Memory Moog version (MemoryMode by Cherry Audio) and I just need to finish the actual hardware as the software controller is complete."

Further below are a few more creations from Craigyb in a separate thread on the Sequencer.de forum here.

"This is a small collection of some of the real synths and accessories I have built over the last 4 years.

Details of most of the schematics and code can be found on my GitHub page http://github.com/craigyjp

A Roland A110 clone
Rack version of a VA polysynth with extras
A rack version of the MiniDexed
A Dual DCO monosynth based on Hagiwo VCO
6 voice polysynth based on the Polykit
16 voice bitimbral rack mount
FV1 based rack mount effects with memory
Gligli Prophet 600 clone with extras
Mellotron sample playback synth
Source inspired monosynth with memories
8 voice poly again Hagiwo DCO based
A 6 voice VCDCO based poly with memory
Dual XVA1 synths and editor in one keyboard
A MIDI analyzer/converter/injector USB and DIN
Roland MKS30 display upgrade to OLEDs
Arturia CS80v editor/controller
OSC Oscar Clone"

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Polykit Building an Analog Polysynth - Controls Part2

video upload by Polykit

"In this video I look into building a control board for my DIY analog polyphonic synthesizer. The board has sixteen rotary encoders which can be freely assigned to any of the synthesizer's parameter. There is a 16x2 display for user feedback.

Make sure to check out the video playlist on the build process of the voice card and the main board:" [part 1 in the playlist]

Adding Controls to Polykit's DIY Analog Polysynth

video upload by Polykit

"I finally got the control board for my analog polysynth working. It's sixteen rotary encoders which can be freely assigned to any of the synthesizer's parameter. There is a 16x2 display for user feedback.

Make sure to check out the video playlist on the build process of the voice card and the main board:"

A SEQUENCER FROM BERLIN - THE MFB-601

video upload by Polykit Synth

"In this video I look into the history of MFB, a Berlin based manufacturer of musical instruments, and repairing a vintage jewel, the MFB-601 digital sequencer from 1983.

The MFB-601 is sequencing my Kosmo modular synthesizer. Two VCOs are going through a Steiner diode ladder VCF and a spring reverb tank. The MFB-601 is also triggering the MFB-501 drum machine to stay in sync.

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - History of MFB
1:06 - The MFB-601 Digital Sequencer
1:37 - Repair
2:26 - Programming of Sequences
3:40 - Demo MFB-501 & MFB-601
5:14 - Conclusion"

Superbooth23: Panel Art

video upload by Polykit

"Impressions from Superbooth 2023 - Front Panel Art."

Superbooth23: Beepboop Tape Loop/ Delay

video upload by Polykit

"Impressions from Superbooth 2023 - Beepboop Tape Loop/ Delay."

PLAYING TETRIS ON the Polykit POLYSYNTH

video upload by Polykit

"I'm playing Tetris on my Commodore VIC-20, theme song is coming from my 8 voice DIY polysynth.

More details on the polysynth:" [posted here]

Polykit BUILDING AN ANALOG POLYSYNTH - AGAIN PT1

video upload by Polykit

"I started building a fully programmable analog polyphonic synthesizer - again. In this video I’m going to look at the main components and give a first outlook on the hardware.

Video playlist on the voice card:"

Polykit-X Voice Card Synthesizer

Polykit PROGRAMMED A MIDI SEQUENCER IN BASIC (FOR THE COMMODORE VIC-20)

video upload by Polykit

"I've been playing around with a Commodore VIC-20 from the early 80s and a MIDI interface card. I decided to program a simple 16-step sequencer in BASIC - because there is none.

The BASIC source code can be found on my GitHub site: https://github.com/polykit/vic20-sequ..."

Polykit FULLY PROGRAMMABLE DIY ANALOG POLYSYNTH

video upload by Polykit

"First tunes out of my analog polysynth based on the voice cards I've build last year. All eight voices are controlled by a microcontroller through a 16-bit DAC.

GitHub: https://github.com/polykit
Mastodon: https://chaos.social/@polykit"

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PLAYING ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

video upload by Polykit

"I let an Artificial Intelligence play my DIY Analog Synthesizers. The outcome is most astonishing!

I used MuseNet from @OpenAI to compose all songs in this video. The song titles were also made up by an AI. See links below if you want to try it out yourself.

0:00 - Intro
0:06 - "The Machine's Lament"
2:42 - "Neural Dreams"
5:01 - "Artificial Harmony"

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808 Module PCBs: https://github.com/jbeuckm?tab=reposi...
GitHub: https://github.com/polykit"

How to CIRCUIT BEND a toy SOUNDBOX for a modular synthesizer

video upload by Polykit

"In this video I look into circuit bending a toy soundbox and make it programmable by a sequencer.

GitHub: https://github.com/polykit

0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Modifications
1:08 - The Circuit
2:00 - Power Supply
2:40 - Output Protection
3:07 - Panel
3:14 - Proto Board
3:44 - First Test
5:09 - Ending

Music by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER"

The Polykit X1 DIY Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

video upload by Polykit

Follow-up to Prototype of a PATCHABLE analog SYNTHESIZER

"The Polykit X1 - a DIY semi-modular, analog synthesizer. It is based on the voice card I’ve build over the last months. It brings out all parameters of the card and offers a lot of variations through patching.

I've been so happy with the outcome of the voice card for a polyphonic synth that I've build an interface for a single card. It holds jacks for control voltages and signals, pots for all parameters, switches for filter responses, utility circuits and a power supply. It is the first time I used SMD components for all major parts.

You can find all needed files to build one yourself on my GitHub site https://github.com/polykit/polykit-x-...

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Design Process / SMD
1:46 - Specs of the Voice Card
2:16 - Specs of the Semi Modular Interface
3:00 - Patching Details
8:26 - Other Controls
8:57 - Conclusion

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