Music tech innovators Electrosmith have announced a new DSP platform which
promises to reshape the Eurorack landscape with powerful, high fidelity audio
products called the Daisy Patch Submodule.
The Daisy Patch Submodule builds upon the successful Daisy Kickstarter campaign
with a new dev board specifically catered to the creation of Eurorack modules.
MSRP: $39.95
The Daisy Patch Submodule is a DSP platform for Eurorack synthesizer modules. It
features a lightning fast STM32 processor, high fidelity stereo audio codec, and
enough RAM for 10 minute long buffers - all with standard signal levels and
conditioning for the Eurorack ecosystem. Simply design your carrier board, and
let the Patch Submodule do the rest!
Create your dream Eurorack module with the Daisy Patch SM!
Tech Specs:
- STM32 processor at 480MHz, 96kHz / 24-bit audio, RAM for up to 10 minute audio
buffers
- Flash firmware over USB via open source web programmer
- Support for SDDMC, SPI, UART, I2C, and USB
- FCC / CE Tested and Compliant
Getting Started Hardware:
Get started with the Daisy Patch Submodule quickly with their dedicated Eurorack
interface, the patch.Init(). The patch.Init() is a 10HP Eurorack module that
breaks out all of the Daisy Patch Submodule pins to jacks, pots, switches, and
LEDs.
The patch.Init() is our exploratory modular interface for the Daisy Patch Submodule. Open-source both in hardware and firmware, the patch.Init() is the perfect jumping off point for your next modular DSP project. From ethereal reverbs, glitchy processors, comprehensive samplers, and complex oscillators, the patch.Init() can be any module you need it to be. Looking to create your own commercial module? Our front panel design is completely open-source (MIT). Just create your interface, add the Patch Submodule to the back, and you are off to the races with industry leading specs in an accessible, affordable package.
The patch.Init() comes with x1 Daisy Patch Submodule.
"We've made you a little something, and you can build it at Superbooth 2021! A lot of friends online and offline have asked us about TausenddB, the little four channel preamp eurorack module we used to record our piezo videos with, so we've made it into a DIY Kit. And we will premiere it at Superbooth 2021 in Berlin, where you can build it with us in a workshop!
Tausend dB was originally designed as a small run of helper modules for space explorers, a public audio installation at Reading FringeFestival 2019 and in collaboration with visualists WARPED TYPE.
It was inspired by Tom Whitwell's MusicThing Microphonie and Mutable Instruments Ears, but we needed a different set of features: more channels, because we had a lot of contact mics, so we packed four channels into 6HP; mute switches, because we wanted to be able to act quickly when things get out of hand; and a secret row of expander pin headers in the back, so we could boost CV and audio from our favourite gear and devboards with jumper wires: Bastl Kastl, Korg Volca Modular, Electrosmith Daisy, Teensy and Arduino.
Jumpers in the back let you select whether you want to filter DC offset.
Check out the other awesome workshops too: Koma Elektronik, Touellskouarn, Befaco, Leaf Audio, Fase Lunare, Shakmat, AtoVproject and Jolinlab will all be there to build awesome stuff with you! Aaaaaand we might sneak peak a module at TiNRS’s booth, who will present a lot of great new modules as well ❤️ So come check them out and say hi!"
Timeline (description and resource links below)
Intro: (0:00)
Overview: (0:50)
Hardware: (1:36)
(Basic)Oscillator: (1:52)
VariableSawOscillator: (4:02)
VariableShapeOscillator: (5:17)
Delay: (6:41)
ReverbSc: (7:48)
Unisono: (8:32)
Chorus: (9:12)
Overdrive: (9:48)
Tremolo: (12:31)
Outro: (13:06)
"I've started trying out the Daisy™ Seed from electro-smith.
It's an embedded platform using the STM32 as a microcontroller including DAC, external RAM etc.
To get a first impression I've created a little polyphonic synthesizer project using the Open Source DSP Library (DaisySP).
In addition to that some voice processing etc. was required to get the synth working.
At the moment I do not have a direct comparison to the ESP32.
It is compatible with arduino but you can also just program with your C++ editor.
The STM32 board library has been updated in arduino recently and caused compiling issues.
Now I just worked with a makefile based project to get it running.
I think soon an arduino implementation would be also possible.
Finally the sources are basically the same (arduino does just the multi file compilation magic)
References:
https://www.electro-smith.com/daisy/d...https://github.com/electro-smith/Dais...https://github.com/electro-smith/DaisySPhttps://github.com/electro-smith/libD..."
"In this video Chris Barth of Allotrope IJK shares 3 original patches for the Electrosmith Daisy Patch.
Daisy Patch is a metamorphic sound environment capable of becoming an infinite variety of digital instruments. Patch is based on the Daisy embedded DSP platform and features quad 24-bit audio IO. The hardware itself is a blank slate ready to be brought to life with one of the many available firmware files which can be uploaded through our web programming interface. This library of instrument files includes samplers, granular processors, physical modeling voices, and more, and requires no special software to upload other than a web browser.
Custom firmware files can be created using Pure Data, Arduino, Max/MSP ~gen, or C++. Our template files will help you hit the ground running. When it comes to troubleshooting your programs, debugging is a breeze with the onboard OLED display and USB connectivity.
Whether you’re looking for a swiss army knife of DSP, or a custom audio platform for hacking, Daisy Patch will help you teach computers how to sing!
You might remember when Noise Engineering's Desmodus Versio reverb module was announced back in August, there was this little included note: "Desmodus Versio isn’t just a reverb, though: it’s a DSP platform. Its firmware can be changed via USB, so it can be transformed into a completely different effect with new firmwares coming late 2020. Are you programming savvy? Open-source support will be released later this year."
"In August 2020, we released the Desmodus Versio, Noise Engineering’s reverb. Maybe you heard about it. We were pretty excited about a lot of things about it:
It’s a pretty kick-ass reverb.
It’s a DSP platform that users can update via USB, so we could create lots of alt firmwares for people (more on that soon. Very soon.).
It’s based on an open platform, so from the beginning, we knew we wanted to open it up so people could create their own firmwares too.
So we asked the software engineers at NE to help us less programming savvy folks talk about how this works.
First thing to note: writing custom firmware requires basic understanding of the C / C++ programming language. If you are not proficient in C / C++, there are plenty of resources or even other modular platforms to get started on!
Ok, onward.
UNDER THE HOOD - DAISY!
If you look at the back of your Versio module, you should see a mounted yellow board with a micro-USB port. This is the Daisy Seed, an embedded audio platform created by Electrosmith. It is the main processing unit on the Versio hardware, i.e., where programs are downloaded, or 'flashed.'
We opted for the Daisy platform for a lot of reasons, but the biggest was that it would be the best customer experience. At the time that the Daisy Seed became a contender for us, we had been developing, in parallel, a similar board (called George). Moving to the Daisy Seed board allowed us to speed development, decrease cost for our users, and take advantage of the large (and growing) community behind the Daisy ecosystem
Daisy is powerful and handles stereo in/stereo out with ease with up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio processing, 64 MB SDRAM, and 8 MB of flash memory. Got an idea that you want in Eurorack? If any embedded processor can handle it, it’s probably this one."
Click here for additional details on Noise Engineering website.
The following is a demo by Cinematic Laboratory of the Ampla Versio, an 'all in one' VCA, VCFA, ADSR with chorus running on the Desmodus Versio.
The Bat Verb | Part 04 | Ampla Versio firmware | Desmodus Versio
Here is the full playlist:
The Bat Verb | Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio videos by Cinematic Laboratory
Cinematic Laboratory
1. The Bat Verb | Part 01 | Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio
I am always curious when Noise Engineering comes with something new and they never disappoint. I love reverbs. I am lucky to have the Erbe-Verb, Milky Way, Z-DSP, Clouds and ZVERB but I was pretty confident the Desmodus (Vampire Bat) Versio (Versatile) would add something new to my collection. And it did. This is just a first-patch so there will be a part 2 soon. Trust me, this video is only scratching the surface.
Note:
I wrote that the DV doesn't have a High Pass filter but that's not true. It has a filter that is neutral at 12:00 and becomes high pass CW and low pass CCW. What I mean it doesn't have a filter that makes sure the very low frequencies (below 80Hz) aren't 'reverberated' (high pass) which can go totally out of control and drives the module above the digital 0dB brick wall. Digital distortion is not pretty and you should be aware of it before going live. I also need to add that it happened only once during the making of this video. Just remember that infinite reverb and ultra low frequencies can cause serious trouble that goes way beyond 'mud'.
2. The Bat Verb | Part 02 | Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio
Desmodus Versio is a reverb - with a built in delay and distortion - and lots of other cool ways to turn your room upside down and fold a cathedral. DV's first batch had a little bug (I totally missed it), but NE's been working around the clock to create a fix and roll out the 'flash your DV' website. This also shows us how easy it is to install new firmware or future applications (which are coming soon). I am not sure, but I think the code will be open source so we can write our own reverbs and FX. I'll definitely dive into that when more info is available.
3. The Bat Verb | Part 03 | Desmodus Versio + Lyra-8
I had this idea of running the Lyra-8 through the Desmodus Versio and see what would happen. Then I realized it helped me (a lot!) to tune the Lyra-8 while playing live. So this video showcases the 'beyond infinity' setting on the 'regenerate' knob, where the reverb trail just plays on forever - but you can still hear a bed of the notes you've played - and add more. It can get pretty magical.
4. The Bat Verb | Part 04 | Ampla Versio firmware | Desmodus Versio
Noise Engineering promised to bring new firmware / applications to the Desmodus Versio reverb. Because it's not a reverb, it's a platform. This means you can completely change the application inside the module. Today NE released Ampla Versio, an 'all in one' VCA, VCFA, ADSR with chorus. In stereo. And this one is a worthy addition to the 'never too many' VCA's.
5. The Bat Verb | Part 05 | Imitor Versio firmware
"Noise Engineering has just released a new firmware for the Desmodus Versio, the 'versatile imitator'. It's a twelve tap delay with tempo sync, delay timing skew, circular stereo panning, distortion, tralis that rise and fall, shimmer and harmonically related pitch shifting. POB has done an excellent walkthrough on all features (see link in video), so I'll just focus on how it sounds in various patches. the IV is also available as a dedicated module with its own faceplate, and faceplates can be ordered for your DV if you're planning on permanent use.
Please note the IV is a delay that's designed to be discovered so make sure to spend some time with it. I noticed it features a lot of sonic textures which are also found on some of the best delays around. So this one may be the droid you've been looking for in just 10 HP. Highly recommended!"
"Electrosmith, a brand dedicated to DIY electronics, is announcing Daisy, an embedded platform for music. Create powerful electronic instruments and sound processors with an open source audio development board!
Daisy features everything you need for creating high fidelity audio hardware devices. Just plug in a USB cable and start making sound. No soldering required. Whether you're teaching classes in STEM education, or creating your next audio product, Daisy will revolutionize your process through a seamless, uncompromising platform.
Why Daisy?
Programmability: Daisy supports a number of programming languages including Arduino, Pure Data, Max/MSP, and C++.
High Fidelity Audio: Daisy features 24-bit stereo audio hardware with up to 192kHz sample rate and 32-bit floating point DSP processing.
Small Form Factor: Smaller than a stick of gum, the Daisy measures in at just 18mm x 51mm.
Affordable Price Tag: Unlike other dev boards that require more than one product to create audio, Daisy can be used on its own, and is only $29!
Easy To Use: Getting started is a breeze, thanks to four, Daisy-powered evaluation platforms:
"Electro-Smith are a relatively new company at the NAMM show this year they were showing off their Daisy embedded audio platform. This is similar to something like a teensy or arduino platform however it is specifically designed for use with audio. The board itself has stereo i/o, 64mb of RAM, 32 bit depth and 96k sample rate. Allowing you to use one of their test platforms to test your audio application.
Electro-Smith have developed four different test enclosures for testing your own Daisy applications."
Music tech innovators Electrosmith have announced a new DSP platform which
promises to reshape the Eurorack landscape with powerful, high fidelity audio
products called the Daisy Patch Submodule.
