Introducing Photosynthesis - Solar Powered Generative MIDI Instrument

video upload by Olydian Musical Instruments

"The Photosynthesis is a portable, solar-powered, generative MIDI synthesizer and drum machine. It has a unique tonal touch keyboard, which can be selected to play in any key and 16 different musical scales. It features a powerful arpeggiator and sequencer, which can be controlled very precisely, or let loose to create new and unexpected results.

The built-in sounds are made with beautiful, nostalgic, wavetable synthesis. There is MIDI out, so you can control other instruments with this one. There are also built-in effects.

The case is made from a hardwood: North American Cherry. The solar charging top piece of the case comes standard and protects the instrument from damage while on the move."

Photosynthesis In-Depth Demo - 👽 Solar Powered Synth ☀️

video upload by Olydian Musical Instruments

"Hello! This is a portable, solar-powered synthesizer, sequencer, and drum machine. It has internal sounds as well as MIDI out. I am hand-building these on a small scale, and they will be available for purchase early 2025. We are a small company with very big hearts and ideas. Much love to everyone ❤️

website: olydianmusic.com
email: kyle@olydianmusic.com
instagram: olydian_musical_instruments

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Physical Features
05:05 - Keyboard Mode
06:15 - Arpeggiator Mode
08:36 - Triplet
09:18 - Swing
10:00 - Sustain
10:40 - Sequencer Mode (sorry for the out-of-focus!!)
11:37 - Eraser Type 1
14:04 - Eraser Type 2
15:45 - Harmony
20:58 - Effects
22:26 - Harmony Jam
27:31 - Drum Machine
32:54 - MIDI Out (Juno Synth Hardware)
41:38 - MIDI Out (Laptop)
44:12 - Final Thoughts, Production Plans, and Features NOT on this instrument"

Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Brooklyn on October 5-6

"The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, a free for all interactive display of synthesizers and pedals of all kinds, will return to Brooklyn on the weekend of October 5th and 6th at Greenpoint's stylish warehouse venue 100 Sutton.

Hosted in a 6k sq ft warehouse in the heart of one of Brooklyn’s most musical neighborhoods located between Williamsburg and Queens, this year's event is expected to be attended by around 2k visitors. Pictures from last year's edition can be found here.

Eurorack Classes and GSG.live workshops
The schedule of the presentations will be also integrated by two Eurorack classes hosted by Ben Atchouel of the New York Modular Society and two workshops about online performances curated by the team at GSG.live.

Confirmed Vendors
Visitors will find a varied mix of companies, over 80, with a nice assortment of heavyweight synth and pedal brands and smaller boutique builders, including several Eurorack companies. Full list below.

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