Rarebeasts Auto Drone & Wicks Looper Experimental iOS Apps

Published on Dec 12, 2018 Rarebeasts

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/auto-...

"The Auto Drone is an experimental musical instrument that allows you to create low frequency drones and other experimental sounds. This instrument runs on 3 oscillators that can be detuned and PWM shifted to create complex waveform outputs. The Reverb, Delay and Filter effects add to the complexity of the waveform."

The Wicks Looper experimental iOS app

Published on Dec 12, 2018 Rarebeasts

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/wicks...

"This iOS version of the Wicks Looper is a soft-synth reproduction of a hardware synth that I build in my Etsy store. This looper functions as close as possible to the original unit and will allow many more people to experience the sounds it produces as I only get to make a few units a month."

The StyloBuzz Synth by Rarebeasts

Published on Oct 31, 2016 Rarebeasts

"This is the StyloBuzz synth. Now available in my Etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/28088..."

"The StyloBuzz is a small experimental handmade synth that is played with a stylus attached to a wire, when the wire touches one of the keyboard pads on the PCB a note is played.

If you want to hear what the StyloBuzz sounds like, I have uploaded a small YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LewByXGNpg

Stylus: The stylus is pressed on one of the 13 keyboard pads to play a note.

Mode select: The mode is changed by pressing the S2 button and cycles through the 5 modes back to 1. The mode levels are adjusted using the vr2 potentiometer.
Modes:
1. Frequency: Shifts the frequency up or down.
2. Sweep Size: Controls the amount the frequency will shift up and down.
3. Sweep intensity: Controls how quickly the sweep frequency will change.
4. Chopper intensity: Changes how quickly the note is strobed.
5. Note Length: Change the length of the note.

The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.

*Please note a screw driver is required to fit the battery.

If you would like to build your own feel free, I have included the instructions here.

I hope that gives you a basic idea about how the StyloBuzz works, if you have any questions about it please feel free to convo me.

Happy noise making,
RareBeasts"

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More wicks v Dino action

YouTube via grandtippler
"Wicks looper and Dinoaxe make noise.
You can find these noise making beasties here: http://makersmarket.com/sel..."

See the site for more. Some descriptions for the archive:

"The DinoAxe makes noise, the noise is weird.

This fun little device is a mini synth that uses two controls to make an interesting and diverse range of sounds.

The unit has two basic controls, Speed and Freq. The speed control has two functions; modulation and wobble. In Modulation mode the DinoAxe repeats the sound with a varying delay. In wobble mode the speed control varies the frequency in a sine wave pattern. The two functions are selected by rotating the speed control knob all the way counter clockwise. The Freq control varies the frequency of the sound, the first half of the control range is tones from low the high frequency, and the second part of the range is noise, noise, and more noise.

The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier. I used a little vox amp in the video.

* The DinoAxe is powered by a 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.

Happy noise making
RareBeasts"

"The Wicks Looper is a small handmade device that allows you the create real-time noise loops and sound effects.

This fun little device will allow you to build up a sound loop in real time using the tempo, sound and write controls.

The wicks looper has 3 main controls; The sound control adjusts the frequency of the tone in the first half of the dial and the level of noise in the second half of the dial, giving two distinct sounds. The second control is Tempo, which controls how fast the loop is played. Write the loop at a slow tempo then speed it up for a great effect. The third control is the write button, when pressed it writes a sound to memory which is then replayed next time the loop is run. With the sound control knob adjusted anticlockwise, you can add a rest to the loop by pressing the Write button.

The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.

* Item shipped from Australia, all prices are in US$.

* The Wicks Looper is powered by a Common 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.

Happy Shopping
RareBeasts"


"The Wicks Looper – Acid Mix is a small handmade device that allows you the create very fast noise loops, by adding layers of sound in real time.

The wicks looper has 3 main controls; The frequency control adjusts the frequency of the noise, the first half of the range is tame, the 2nd half is uncut noise. The second control is Speed, which controls how fast the loop is played. The right hand side of this control plays the loop, forwards, turn the control to the left and the loop will play in reverse. Write the loop at a slow tempo then speed it up and reverse it, for a great effect. The third control is the write button, when pressed it writes a sound to memory which is then replayed next time the loop is run. With the Freq control knob adjusted anticlockwise, you can add a rest to the loop by pressing the Write button.

The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.

* The Wicks Looper Acid – Mix is powered by a Common 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.

Q: What is the difference between the normal Wicks Looper and the Wicks Looper – Acid Mix?

A: The Acid Mix version plays loops about 4 times faster by making the sound played very short, it gives a ruff, out of control sound. The Acid Mix will also plays loops in reverse.

Happy noise making,
Rarebeasts"

Rarebeasts T7 Autophage

Published on Jul 23, 2018 Rarebeasts

"Sounds based on the life cycle of the T7 bacteriophage."

Follow-up to the T2 Autophage

via Etsy

"The T7 Autophage is an experimental instrument that makes sounds based on the life cycle of a bacteriophage which is a virus that infects bacteria.

Catch the T7 in action here on Youtube https://youtu.be/bRqQKlIXEg0

In the T7 different stages in the life cycle are represented by different sounds, for example a high pitched sound represents attachment of the virus to the bacteria and a short noise burst represents the lysis process.

The timing of the life is approx one minute = one second

This synth requires USB power from a portable phone charger, wall socket or a computer.
The sound output is via a 3.5mm audio socket.

Stats:
Output: 3.5mm socket (Use with earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier)
Power: USB (Plug into a computer, phone charger or wall socket). No internal battery.
Case: 3D printed ABS"

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Rarebeasts MUFON 12 MKII

video by Rarebeasts

"Rumoured to be a returned artifact from the dark side of the moon(fake news) the MUFON 12x is a actually a 3d printed synth designed and handmade by me. While appearing to be extraterrestrial in origin this adorable mini synth is super simple to play and can produce a huge range of experimental sounds."

via Rarebeasts on Etsy

This new version of the MUFON-12 uses 2 separate oscillators that de-tune when you change the light levels reaching the sensors.

The New MUFON is made from the more environmentally friendly PLA material.

Catch the MUFON 12 in action here on Youtube https://youtu.be/d3UXPAcK7q4

The MUFON 12 has two controls via light sensors, both light sensors control frequencies that are de-tuned as light changes are made.

All is required to get started is a USB power supply(PC or phone battery packs are perfect) and something amplify the sounds, this can be as simple as a set of headphones or an amplifier. A speaker with an aux input is perfect.

Stats:
Output: 3.5mm socket (Use with earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier)
Power: USB (Plug into a computer, phone charger or wall socket). No internal battery.
Case: 3D printed PLA

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Rarebeasts EmTronic Mini Synth

Published on May 16, 2020 Rarebeasts

"This is the EmTronic mini synth, it's a super simple Arduino powered noise maker that I have designed to be easy to build and only requires easy to buy parts. This little synth allows you to control frequency, modulation and the waveform of the sound.

The Arduino sketch uses the awesome the_synth library from DZLOnline.

The 3d printed front panel finishes off the mini synth but you don't need it to make the sounds. You could even build it on a breadboard if that works for you.

Best of all once you're done it's time to experiment with your own mods to the software to make new crazy sounds and mods to the front panel to really get the look you want.

At some point I will sell few finished EmTronics for those who don't want to make their own so check out my store some time at Rarebeasts.

You can find the EmTronic2020 in my Etsy store here: https://etsy.me/3cHPfg6 or build your own with my Instructable here: https://www.instructables.com/id/EM-T...

Happy noise making

Brian McNamara

Supplies:

Arduino Nano
10k pcb mount vertical pot(RV09)
Tactile push button switch
1/8" audio socket(PJ392)
2.2uF radial capacitor
About 40cn of Wire
3d printed front panel and support arm, you don't need this for it to work but it's fun
Mini-B USB cable"

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Experimental Machine No: 1

Published on Sep 10, 2018 Rarebeasts

Experimental instrument from www.grandtippler.wixsite.com/Rarebeasts/about - Brian McNamara

Explore the landscape and wait for the apocalypse

Published on May 16, 2019 Rarebeasts

"Experimental Sounds from Rarebeasts"

Rarebeasts T2 Autophage

Published on Jun 27, 2018 Rarebeasts

via Etsy:

"The T2 Autophage is an experimental instrument based on a bacteriophage which is a virus that infects bacteria.

The T2 builds a loop of sounds that vary using an equation that determines the number of bacteria that are likely to be infected by multiple phage. The multiplicity of infection variable in this case is determined by a light level. Some of the sounds decay into high frequencies and some into low frequencies but all of the notes eventually decay into silence.

This synth requires USB power from a portable phone charger, wall socket or a computer.
The sound output is via a 3.5mm audio socket.

Stats:
Output: 3.5mm socket (Use with earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier)
Power: USB (Plug into a computer, phone charger or wall socket). No internal battery.
Case: 3D printed ABS"

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Curse your sudden but……

video upload by Rarebeasts

"Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal. #soundart #noise #cbrarts #rarebeasts #cursedobjects #arduino #canberraartist"

Rarebeasts Wicks Looper Touch

Published on Jun 3, 2018 Rarebeasts

"Now available on ETSY:

The Wicks Looper touch is a small handmade electronic musical instrument that allows you the create real-time synth loops.

Catch the Looper in action here on Youtube https://youtu.be/PmTFtTmAlU8

This instrument is so easy to play, touching the middle of the screen adds sounds to the loop according to the area touched. The loop speed can be controlled from the bottom left of the screen and the modulation controlled from top left. Sounds can be deleted from the loop by touching the far right hand side of the screen.

Stats:
Output: 3.5mm socket (Use with earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier)
Power: USB (Plug into a computer, phone charger or wall socket). No internal battery.
Case: 3D printed ABS
Screen: 3.2" TFT LCD

Don't hesitate to convo me with questions or requests.

Happy noise making..."

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Rarebeasts MUFON 12x

Published on Mar 20, 2019 Rarebeasts

"3d printed experimental synth."

The Ocelotillator Noise Looper From Rarebeasts

Published on Oct 10, 2016 Rarebeasts

"You can find the Ocelotillator in my Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/48455...
This is the Ocelotillator and it's a small handmade electronic musical instrument that allows you to create loops at various frequencies and speeds."

Rotoseq, rotary sequencer

YouTube Uploaded by grandtippler on Feb 12, 2012

"http://www.rarebeasts.com
This is a hand generator cranked rotary sequencer. It has 8 slots and 4 sounds and uses 4 LDRs into a picaxe to make sounds.
Sorry about the sound of the dynamo it was sitting next to the mic."

flickr By rarebeasts

"This is a hand generator cranked rotary sequencer. It has 8 slots and 4 sounds and uses 4 LDR into a picaxe to make sounds."

New Wicks Patchy, handmade synth from Rarebeasts

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Rarebeasts

"The Wicks Patchy is a tiny patch synth that lets you experiment with sound by connecting modules in different ways using small cables.

You can be super creative with this instrument as you get to choose how the modules are connected.

This synth has 3 modules, VCO, Gate and LFO that can be connected in hundreds of ways.
The 5 controls at the base of the unit can be connected to any of the module inputs. To get started all you have to do is connect the power via a USB plug and attach your speaker or headphones. Now just attach one of the 5 controls to the VCO input and you are making sound, change the sound by connecting the modules in different ways. Instruction are included giving details of all the connections."

Rarebeasts Tailedphage T4

Published on Jun 18, 2018 Rarebeasts

"T4 with the Mini KP."

via Etsy

"The Tailedphage T4 is an experimental instrument that plays sound in response to changing light conditions. A light sensor at the top of this synth controls the pitch of the notes played, as the device senses a change in light that change is converted to a proportional pitch and entered into a loop.

Catch the T4 in action here on Youtube https://youtu.be/nmGzWy46OLw

This synth requires USB power from a portable phone charger, wall socket or a computer.
The sound output is via a 3.5mm audio socket.

Stats:
Output: 3.5mm socket (Use with earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier)
Power: USB (Plug into a computer, phone charger or wall socket). No internal battery.
Case: 3D printed ABS"

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R-Drone Station

YouTube ploaded by grandtippler on Mar 21, 2011

"http://www.etsy.com/listing/70541416/r-drone-station-drone-synth
The R-Drone Station is a small electronic musical instrument that allows you to create deep drone loops at"

Update: new vid:

R-Drone Station. W/effect

Uploaded by grandtippler on Mar 22, 2011


flickr set By rarebeasts

My Tiny Army

via Luis Fernando Hernandez-Loera on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"-BleepLabs: Bit Bolb Jr.
-BleepLabs: Nebulophone
-BleepLabs: PicoPaso
-Chimera Synthesis: bC6 (Blue Face)
-Chimera Synthesis: bC8
-Chimera Synthesis: bC9 (Two)
-Korg: Monotron
-Gijs Gieskes: Acid Machine (Black)
-Rarebeasts: EM-Tronic
-SuONOIO
on top of a Little Phatty!"

Shroom vs master

YouTube via grandtippler | August 26, 2010

"http://www.etsy.com/shop/rarebeasts

Short video of the Shroomtronic and The Master Looper with a Mini kaoss pad for effect."

Wicks Looper and KORG MiniKP.
A MiniKP for the iPhone would be nice...

EM-Tronic

flickr By rarebeasts
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"The EM-Tronic is a small hand held synth that makes a large range of electronic noises."

video here