The Next FM-1? Ambient Drones on a $35 Cardputer

video upload by substatica drones

You can find the on M5Stack Cardputer Amazon. See the M5Stack label for additional posts.

"Could the $35 M5Stack Cardputer be the next FM-1? With open-source firmware, this tiny computer can become an experimental music machine capable of generating rich ambient drones. Diviner is one such firmware, a Daedric / Lain-core skinned companion firmware for the M5Stack Cardputer ADV, booted by the Launcher. Sixteen "rites" across four domains — sound, sight, the wired, and wards — in one blood-and-ember aesthetic, with a hand-rasterised Daedric glyph font.

Diviner Firmware - https://github.com/numbpill3d/cardput...

The Cardputer-Adv is a card-sized, versatile programmable platform powered by the Stamp-S3A module with ESP32-S3FN8 core processor. With its 1.14" LCD display and an intuitive 56-key keyboard, the Cardputer-Adv offers easy interaction and seamless command entry for a wide range of applications.

Advanced Audio Features
Equipped with high-quality audio components, the Cardputer-Adv includes an ES8311 codec, a precision MEMS microphone with a superior signal-to-noise ratio, an NS4150B amplifier circuit, and a 1W speaker output. For enhanced audio flexibility, it also features a 3.5mm headphone jack for external audio devices.
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00:00 - Intro
00:01 - M5Stack Cardputer Adv Stamp-S3A with ESP32-S3FN8 3.31" x 2.13" x 0.78"
00:06 - M5Launcher Application Launcher
00:12 - Diviner Firmware A Daedric / Lain-core Companion
00:16 - 5 audio/video related "rites" (16 in total)
00:21 - DRONE Generative drone box
00:28 - 5 drifting voices, resonant LP, wind, bells, dark delay
00:55 - Toggle wind level boost (N)
01:37 - Toggle bell level boost (B)
02:00 - Scale modes (1-6)
02:26 - Root note (A-K)
02:59 - Octave down/up (Z, X)
03:26 - Light and drift (Arrow Keys)
03:35 - Toggle hold/flow (Space)
05:49 - SEQ Groovebox with kick/snare/hat/acid
06:04 - BEAT C expression bytebeat livecoder
06:17 - WIRED Ambient digital visualizations
06:52 - VISIONS Ambient organic visualizations"

"holic" v0.1 | M5Stack Tab5 Drum Machine & Sequencer

video upload by alloutofsync

"Meet holic, an experimental drum machine built on M5Stack Tab5. Inspired by the playful workflow of the Pocket Operator PO-32 tonic.

A 16-step sequencer with four drum tracks, controlled entirely by touch. Build rhythms with kick, snare, hi-hat, and noise.

The drum sounds are synthesized in code and prepared at startup. Create four patterns and switch between them at the next bar. Edit steps during playback, mute tracks, and play sounds live.

Retro LCD visuals and small animations react to the beat(not yet). Designed for portrait use, with audio through the headset output. This first proof of concept explores how a touchscreen can feel like an instrument.

More informations about:
M5Stack Tab5
https://docs.m5stack.com/en/core/Tab5"

You can find the M5Stack Tab5 on Amazon

#001 MB33 and Acid Generator Box Jam with Circuit Tracks

video upload by space fever

"This is a prototype jam using my DIY Acid Generator Box built with M5Stack FIRE and a MIDI Unit.
The Acid Generator Box generates acid-style MIDI phrases and is used together with Novation Circuit Tracks.
The Android app is available for purchase at the link below.
https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8808646

Gear / patch used:
Acid Generator Box prototype
M5Stack FIRE
WIDI Master
Novation Circuit Tracks
MB-33
Acid by A Force Truly Evil SYNTH PATCH
Party parrot https://cultofthepartyparrot.com/"

M5Stack Acid Generator Box Bluetooth Ver. — Prototype Jam with Circuit Tracks

video upload by space fever

"PartyParrot is Back!!!!!
自作の Acid Generator Box 試作機を使ったテストジャムです。
M5Stack FIRE と MIDI Unit を使い、acid-style MIDI phrases を生成するガジェットとして制作しています。
androidアプリは下記のリンクで販売しています。
https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8808646

This is a prototype jam using my DIY Acid Generator Box built with M5Stack FIRE and a MIDI Unit.
The Acid Generator Box generates acid-style MIDI phrases and is used together with Novation Circuit Tracks.
The Android app is available for purchase at the link below.

Gear / patch used:
Acid Generator Box prototype
M5Stack FIRE
WIDI Master
Novation Circuit Tracks
Acid by A Force Truly Evil SYNTH PATCH
Party parrot https://cultofthepartyparrot.com/"

Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ - HTML Video Synth Test

video upload by space fever

via Space Fever:

"I would like to submit a small independent synth-related visual tool I made.

It is a MIDI-reactive VJ / HTML video synth designed for grooveboxes and hardware setups. It runs in a browser and reacts to incoming MIDI CC / clock data, making it useful for live electronic music, acid techno, groovebox jams, and hardware-only performances.

Product page: https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8528673

The concept is to keep the setup simple: a groovebox or MIDI controller sends MIDI data, and the browser-based visual synth generates reactive glitch/noise-style visuals without needing a full VJ software environment.

It may be of interest to readers who use grooveboxes, MIDI hardware, DIY performance tools, or browser-based visual instruments."

M5Stack Acid Generator in there as well.

YouTube video description:

"自作のMIDIリアクティブVJ HTMLツール「Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ」のテスト動画です。
https://spacefever.booth.pm/items/8528673

グルーヴボックスやMIDI機材から送られるMIDI Note / CC / MIDI Clock / Program Changeに反応して、ブラウザ上で低解像度ビデオシンセ風の映像を生成します。

音声入力ではなく、MIDI信号で映像が変化します。
Fullscreen表示にすると、UIなしで映像だけを出力できます。

対応プリセット：
Novation Circuit Tracks
KORG SQ-1
Roland AIRA MC-101
Roland AIRA MC-707
Roland AIRA T-8
Ableton Move
Artiphon Orba 2

Chrome / Edgeなど、Web MIDI対応ブラウザで動作します。

This is a test video of my DIY MIDI reactive VJ HTML tool, “Groovebox MIDI Reactive VJ”.

It runs in a browser and generates low-resolution video-synth style visuals reacting to MIDI Note, CC, MIDI Clock, and Program Change from grooveboxes and MIDI devices.

No audio input is used.
The visuals are driven directly by MIDI signals.
In fullscreen mode, it outputs only the visuals with no UI.

Supported presets:
Novation Circuit Tracks
KORG SQ-1
Roland AIRA MC-101
Roland AIRA MC-707
Roland AIRA T-8
Ableton Move
Artiphon Orba 2

Works in Web MIDI compatible browsers such as Chrome / Edge."

M5Stack Acid Generator Box Bluetooth Ver. — Prototype Jam with Circuit Tracks

video upload by space fever

"自作の Acid Generator Box 試作機を使ったテストジャムです。
M5Stack FIRE と MIDI Unit を使い、acid-style MIDI phrases を生成するガジェットとして制作しています。

This is a prototype jam using my DIY Acid Generator Box built with M5Stack FIRE and a MIDI Unit. The Acid Generator Box generates acid-style MIDI phrases and is used together with Novation Circuit Tracks.

Gear / patch used:
Acid Generator Box prototype
M5Stack FIRE
WIDI Master
Novation Circuit Tracks
Acid by A Force Truly Evil SYNTH PATCH"

#m5stack Acid Generator Box Prototype Jam with Circuit Tracks

video upload by space fever

"自作の Acid Generator Box の試作機を使ったテストジャムです。
M5Stack FIREとMIDI Unitを使って、MIDIフレーズを生成するガジェットとして制作しています。

This is a prototype jam using my DIY Acid Generator Box built with M5Stack FIRE and a MIDI Unit. The Acid Generator Box generates acid-style MIDI phrases and is used together with Novation Circuit Tracks.

Gear used:

Acid Generator Box prototype
M5Stack FIRE
M5Stack MIDI Unit
Novation Circuit Tracks
MAM MB33"

Minimal acid test with DIY Acid Generator Box and MB-33.

video upload by space fever

"自作の Acid Generator Box の試作機を使ったテストジャムです。
M5Stack FIREとMIDI Unitを使って、MIDIフレーズを生成するガジェットとして制作しています。

This is a prototype jam using my DIY Acid Generator Box built with M5Stack FIRE and a MIDI Unit.
The Acid Generator Box generates acid-style MIDI phrases and is used together with MB-33

Gear used:

Acid Generator Box prototype
M5Stack FIRE
M5Stack MIDI Unit
MB-33"

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Sampler-Synth M5STACK TAB5 (ESP32-P4) demo sound

video upload by zcarlos zc

"ESP32-P4 DRUM MACHINE V-SAMPLER / SYNTH
Sound demo of my DIY drum machine based on samples and a synth engine.
'This is not a jam' :)

Hardware:
M5STACK TAB5
Shopping link:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EvUGwd2

Synth engine:
Wavetable engine.
Sampler: WAV files on SD card 44100Hz, 16 Bit, Mono
16 sound polyphony.
A track can be sampler or synth
Multi OSC feature..

Sequencer:
16 step/pattern editor and random generators (pattern, sound parameters and notes)
16 memories (each 16 patterns of 16 tracks)

Code:
https://github.com/zircothc"