Squidfanny - Circuit Bent - Speak & Write

YouTube via squidfanny — April 15, 2010 — "Hello SONODROME............ :-)

Glitched out Speak & Write, for a 'mate-of-a-mate'.

Speak & Write sounds very similar to Speak & Math; ie loud, grainy mechanical man's voice."

Update:

Squidfanny - Glitch-Bitch II

squidfanny — April 15, 2010 — Glitch-Bitch II...... Another Mad-Box similar to Glitch-Bitch I.

Made from the Hacked (Test Mode) & Circuit Bent remains of a vintage talking computer toy, some spare bits from my salvage box & Precision Oscillator.

Seriously extreme Glitch synth/Sound module

Error Instruments Speak & Glitch

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

Curious if this is based on the Speak & Glitch GND-1, but with added patch points.

You can find other speak n spell based glitch synths in previous posts here. See the Circuit Bent Speak & Spell available from Noisebug here.

Peter Edwards - CasperElectronics C1 LFO Custom

via this auction
"This one-of-a-kind heavily custom modified Texas Instruments Speak & Read features:
Interpolatable Sin & Triangle Wave Shape LFO Section for Pitch and Wave Modulation
Wave Loop & Advance
Wave Freeze
Dual Body Contacts for flammy/whammy effects
Atari Joystick/Controller Input for EXTRA Performance Effects
( Joystick Not Included -but highly recommended as this allows a deeper level of exploration with the complex C-1 Instrument... )
Three interactive glitch modifiers
High quality Locking 1/4 inch Output
Guitar strap pegs for use on stage
Power LED & Much Much More !!!

Please view the Fully Interactive Online Control Description Menu & closeup pictures at:

http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/speak-n-spell/c1-edition/

( Please note that this is the only Custom LFO unit produced and thus the LFO Section specifically is not showcased in the interactive menu... )


Audio Samples Available on Request!
Please Include Your Email Address with Your Inquiry & I will send MP3s on this Unit in Action.

Peter Edwards is known for His Custom Synthesizer Construction, Circuit Bending & Performance.
He has Produced Custom Instruments for:
Danny Elfman
Mike Patton
Otto Von Schirach
& Many Others...

This Speak & Read was the Only LFO Custom Produced.

Low Frequency Oscillator Section includes:
Modulator Shape Interpolation, Rate & Depth Knobs
Trigger and Engage Switches
These Knobs and Switches enable Live FM/Pitch Sweeps & Interactive Modulation Control
Bezel Protected Red LFO Rate LED for Visual Feedback

All Knobs are Custom Blue -to Match the color of Knobs on My Sherman QMF as Closely as Possible.

Very Playable & Versatile Hand Modified T.I. Robotic Voice Synthesizer Specifically Designed to produce Hard Pumping Rhythmic Grooves

Rock Solid Electronics & Beautiful Hand Custom Art Finish by the Designer: Peter Edwards
The Culmination of Years of Synthesizer Construction & Circuit Bending Exploration

Runs off of Batteries or Included Labeled AC Cord"

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Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Read

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"Here we have a Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Read. Just like the Speak and Spell, exact same voice only the Speak and Math has better beat looping in my opinion. You also have a small vocabulary of words you can type in and the read will say the word typed. Works as a normal Speak & Read until you flip a glitch switch.

new controls:
Opto-Theremin Pitch Control with on/off switch

Pitch control knob that slows it to 8 bit sputtering and super fast high chattering.

Tone oscillator button that creates a tone you can then manipulate with the pitch controls like a theremin

1/4" output jack that shuts off the onboard speaker when you plug into an amp or pa system

Strobing blue LED for effect

Active matrix glitch switch that causes glitching with each push of the membrane

Loop switch with on/off and advance button for cool beat loops

Reset switch to get it back to normal

Glitch forever switch that sets the speak into constant gibbering of incoherent sentences Dual voice glitch switch that causes it to speak in both a high pitch and low pitch at the same time Ive added all the coolest mods you can find on these sweet robotic bent synthesizers. I guarantee all of my bentstruments for as long as you own, my work is solid and ive modified hundreds of toys and synths that are employed the world over by both famous and amateur musicians. Great piece to bring some creativity to your work."

The FREAKENSPEAK CIRCUIT BENT SPEAK & SPELL

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"Features Of The 'FREAKENSPEAK':
The Versatile Texas Instruments Speak & Math Electronic Voice Chip Is The Basis For Synthesis.
Candy Colored Soft Grip Base Pitch Knob.
Opto Theremin For Wild Pitch Swooping & Whammy Style Effects.
Loop Engage & Hold Switches For Creating Looping Electronic Rhythms & Repeating Percussive Effects.
Synthesizer Sound Freeze & Sustain Switches.
Two Glitch Switches Generate Random Speech & Synth Effects Dependent On Mode Of Operation.
Gold Body Contact Dish & Gold Hologram Contact Sensitive Facade For Sensitive Whammy Style Effects, Warbles & Natural Musical Phrasing.
1/8 Inch Output For Connection To Recording, Effects & Amplification Devices.
Twin Bright LEDs For Dramatic Performance Gestures In Low Light & Dark Venues.
Anamorphic Design With Positionable Segmented Legs & Segmented Claws; & Two Holographic Eyes Make This A Truly Unique Display Object Device When Not In Use.
Runs On Four 'C' Batteries... Not Included To Lower Shipment Cost To The Buyer.
Secure Fitting Battery Compartment Cover & Clean Battery Compartment."

Peter Edwards aka CasperElectronics "Tone Tweek" Custom Circuit Bent TI Speak & Spell

via this auction
"Rare one-of-a-kind custom interface & hand-art finished prototype modified vintage synthesizer

Dual double stacked TV-style controls for:
-Volume & Pitch
-Wave Randomize & Fine Tune

Dual red Atari Game style buttons with black bezels for:
Synthesizer Tone Engage & Wave Tweek

Dual highest quality extra large momentary/off/on switches for:
Hold/Freeze & Wave Loop

Dual body contacts for:
Tactile User pitch control note bending and flammy/whammy effects
Red Glitch Mode engage switch
Black Reset button
A/C adapter
The 1/8 inch out to phones or mixer is fully functional
The speaker is fully functional -and loud ( hence the Volume control ! )
Sweet custom vinyl Art hand finish

All stock TI Speak & Spell games work 100% without the Bends engaged.

This is a very playable & musically versatile hand modified T.I. robotic voice synthesizer specifically designed to produce:
Robotic voices
Synthesizer tones
Hard pumping rhythmic grooves & loops
Glitched-out IDM noise mayhem
Unusual electronic sound effects
& R2-D2 love songs
It sounds great, it looks great; -and it's a heck of a lot of fun to play!

Peter Edwards is well known for His Custom Synthesizer Construction, Circuit Bending & Performance.
He has Produced Custom Instruments for:
Danny Elfman
Mike Patton
Otto Von Schirach
& Many Others...

This is a prime example of advanced custom circuit bending:
It is fitted with the finest obtainable tactile double stacked knobs
Arcade game style buttons
Military spec. three way switches
& high quality internal components
...The culmination of years of synthesizer construction & circuit bending exploration


You may see further examples of Peter Edwards' amazing work and contact Him directly at: http://www.casperelectronics.com/"

Benstruments Bent Speak n Read

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YouTube Uploaded by bentstruments on Apr 8, 2012

"Current modified circuit bent speak n read by bentstruments"


via this auction

"Here we have a Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Read.

Just like the Speak and Spell, exact same voice only the Speak and Read has better beat looping in my opinion.

You also have a small vocabulary of words you can type in and the speak & read will say the word typed.

Works as a normal Speak & Read until you flip a glitch switch.

Ive added these new controls:

Opto-Theremin Pitch Control with on/off switch

LFO control with rate led and knob, shape knob and pitch depth knob.

Tone oscillator button that creates a tone you can then manipulate with the pitch controls like a theremin

1/4" output jack that shuts off the onboard speaker when you plug into an amp or pa system

Loop switch with on/off and advance button for cool beat loops

Reset switch to get it back to normal

Glitch forever switch that sets the speak into constant gibbering of incoherent sentences

Dual voice glitch switch that causes it to speak in both a high pitch and low pitch at the same time

Ive added all the coolest mods you can find on these sweet robotic bent synthesizers. I guarantee all of my bentstruments for as long as you own, my work is solid and ive modified hundreds of toys and synths that are employed the world over by both famous and amateur musicians. Great piece to bring some creativity to your work."

Circuit Bent Speak & Read by A.S.M.O.

YouTube Published on Aug 1, 2012 by eddie23a

"Texas Instruments Speak & Read circuit bent to the max by A.S.M.O.

Pitch + CV input
Short loop + loop advance
Long loop + loop advance
Long loop randomize
Glitch x 3
Distortion push button
Distortion / loop glitch
Tone x 2 with volume controls + on/off push button
Voltage death / ring mod effect
Distortion / loop glitch
Blue LED
1/4 audio out jack"

Speak & Reads on eBay
Speak & Spells on eBay

Heavily modded Speak & Read and Casio SK-1

YouTube Uploaded by TheZombiest on May 22, 2011

"I started circuit bending this Speak & Read over a year ago, but lost interest in the project... until last week. That's when I decided to finish it off. I even painted it. I so very rarely do that. It must be love, right?

Here's a list of the bends & mods:
1x 'on' repeater switch.
1x tone switch
1x distortion
5x loop/hold switches.
1x glitch switch.
1x master pitch dial.
1x reset button.
Video output.
line output.
line input.
PT2399 delay w/ rate & feedback dials. Overdrive repeats button and slapback switch.
555-based LFO w/ rate, shape & depth dials and blue indicator LED.
2x switches for LFO control of the Speak's pitch and the delay's rate.
TL082 mixer w/ volume dials for the Speak & Read and Input.
386 based amp to drive the speaker w/ 2x distortion/overdrive dials.

I think that's everything.

The Casio SK-1 (well, Concertmate 500) has 21 switches for glitched out beats, an added LTC1799 precision oscillator to control the pitch. A bass boost switch, Drum volume dial, reset button and also a video-output and a whole bunch of flashing LEDs"

Circuit Bent Super Speak & Spell

Published on May 27, 2013 BogusNoise·42 videos

BogusNoise on eBay

"This is a trickier one to bend than the traditional Speak & x range. Still got quite a few decent glitches out of it though! Also a couple of nice distortions, and dropped in an LTC for the pitch control.

Added Features

Pitch Knob
Pitch Switch
Timestretch/Pitch Wobble Touch Point
Voltage Starve Knob
5 Glitch Buttons
4 Way Glitch Base Rotary Selector Switch
Reset Button
Output Boost Switch
1/4" Jack Output Socket

bogus.noise@gmail.com
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

Circuit Bent VTech IQ Builders Talking Computer

Published on May 27, 2013

"My second incarnation of this device, and I love it! I've honed the glitch section to be easier to use but have more options, added an LTC for pitchability, and thrown on a distortion section to further shape the sounds. Awesome glitchy tones and loops come out of this thing :-)

Added Features

Pitch Control
4 Glitch Trigger Buttons
11 Way Glitch Base Selector Rotary Switch
On/Off Switch & LED
3 Distortion Knobs
2 Distortion On/Off Switches
1/4" Jack Output Socket

bogus.noise@gmail.com
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

BogusNoise on eBay

Speak & Spell::_ Acid mod.

YouTube Published on Jun 1, 2012 by ONhardwarehacking

"Speak & Spell con Filtro, LFO´s y Circuit- Bent
Por Hard Mod.

Modificaciones:

+ VCF (Low Pass Filter)
+ LFO (Modula el VCF)
+ LFO (Modula el Pitch)
+ Pitch
+ Preset Glitch
+ Loop
+ Switch Preset Loop
+ Freeze
+ Switch Preset Freeze
+ Distortion
+ Reset
+ Salida de audio/jack 6.3mm
+ Entrada CA 12V (incluye eliminador)

Precio $2500 pesos mexicanos mas envió.
Para mas información escribe a:
yadirzarate@gmail.com

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Circuit Bent Modified Speak & Spell Math

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"Here we have a Benstruments, circuit bent Texas Instruments Speak & Math. Just like the Speak and Spell, exact same voice only the Speak and Math has better beat looping in my opinion. Works as a normal Speak until you flip a glitch switch.

Ive added these new controls: Opto-Theremin Pitch Control with on/off switch Pitch control knob that slows it to 8 bit sputtering and super fast high chattering. Tone oscillator button that creates a tone you can then manipulate with the pitch controls like a theremin 1/4" output jack that shuts off the onboard speaker when you plug into an amp or pa system Strobing blue LED for effect Active matrix glitch switch that causes glitching with each push of the membrane Loop switch with on/off and advance button for cool beat loops Reset switch to get it back to normal Glitch forever switch that sets the speak into constant gibbering of incoherent sentences Dual voice glitch switch that causes it to speak in both a high pitch and low pitch at the same time Ive added all the coolest mods you can find on these sweet robotic bent synthesizers. I guarantee all of my bentstruments for as long as you own, my work is solid and ive modified hundreds of toys and synths that are employed the world over by both famous and amateur musicians. Great piece to bring some creativity to your work."

Speak & Math Circuit Bent Glitch Synthesizer

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Circuit bent Speak & Spells and Speak & Maths are referred to Incators. Via suite101.com where you'll find additional info: "An incantor is the name given to a circuit-bent Speak and Spell or Speak and Math. The name was given by the incantor's inventor, Reed Ghazala. The name originally referred to instruments built by Ghazala, but the term has come to describe any Speak and Spell-type toy modified by circuit-bending. If you're unclear on what circuit-bending is, check out An Introduction to Circuit Bending. Because of their availability and ease of construction, incantors have proved to be one of the most popular circuit-bending projects. Even Mick Jagger has one."

You can learn how to make one in this Make: article by Reed Ghazala.

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell Vintage Glitch Synth w/LFO (Spoogit) PART 1

YouTube via radial77 | August 08, 2010

via this auction
"Circuit Bent Speak & Spell Vintage Glitch Synth w/ Custom LFO Circuit by Radial77

This is a carefully designed Circuit Bent instrument. The unit functions as normal, but includes the following added modifications for rhythmic glitch/synthy/drone bliss:

LFO:
* Activation Toggle with aqua LED Indicator
* Rate Knob
* Shape Knob
* Depth Knob
* Dual Mode Speed Toggle
* Ramp/Shape/Gating Mode Activation Toggle
* Square Wave Generator

Pitch:
* Activation Toggle
* High/Low Adjustment Knob

Looping:
* Short Loop Repeater Toggle
* Rhythmic Loop activation toggle (combine with voice hold and repeater for drum machine type effects)
* Short Loop Repeater/Random Glitch Adjustment Knob
* Momentary Voice Hold Button
* Momentary Voice Hold Lock Toggle
* Secondary glitch loop toggle

Other Glitch/Effects:
* Secondary dual (high/low) mode Tone Generator Toggle (red toggle)
* Random incantor style glitch combination

And:
* Sound Activated green LED indicator
* Factory Speaker ON/OFF Toggle
* 1/4" Mono Output Jack for Routing to External Amp/Mixer/DAW/Etc.
* Volume Knob - affects speaker and output jack
* Master Power/Reset Toggle
* Guitar Strap Buttons/Hooks

The unit is powered by 4 "C" batteries, which are not included to save on shipping weight. Untested with power supply, so use at your own risk."

BogusNoise Circuit Bent Machines

The following are just a few picks. You can find more videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/BogusNoise and BogusNoise on eBay here. I added a link to the Makers section on the right as well. Don't miss the Speak & Read below.

Circuit Bent Argos Musical Fun Keyboard

YouTube Uploaded by BogusNoise on May 11, 2011

"Started out as a basic child's keyboard type affair, ended up quite a bit more versatile than I expected! As well as being an excellent source distorted tones and gritty rhythms, also a fine provider of angry bees and groaning computers.

Added Features

Pitch Knob
Pitch Disable Switch
3 Pitch Bending Body Contacts
Notch Filter Knob
Hipass Filter Knob
Hipass Filter Type Switch
Tone Knob
Tone On/Off Switch
2 Distortion Knobs
1/4" Jack Output Socket

bogus.noise@gmail.com
[BogusNoise on eBay]
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

Circuit Bent VTech Little Talking Scholar


"Mad dub siren style noises and some glitchy melodies from this little beast.
Also includes a separate oscillator circuit for pitchability.

Pitch Knob
Pitch Activate Switch
Pitch Indicator LED
Light Sensor with On/Off Switch
2 Touch Points
2 Feedback Modes
Feedback Knob
Voltage Drop Knob
Distortion Switch
LFO On/Off Switch
LFO Depth Knob
LFO Rate Knob
LFO Rate Indicator LED
1/4" Output Jack

bogus.noise@gmail.com
[BogusNoise on eBay]
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

Circuit Bent Kawasaki Disc

Uploaded by BogusNoise on Nov 12, 2008

"Added Features:
Pitch Knob
Pitch Disable Switch
Mono Distort
Regular Distort
Left & Right Tweak Controls
Voltage Drop Knob
Left & Right 1/4" Jack Outputs
3 Pitch Body Contacts

bogus.noise@gmail.com
[BogusNoise on eBay]
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

Circuit Bent Speak & Read with LFO

YouTube Uploaded by BogusNoise on May 23, 2011

Heavily bent Speak and Read with 24 mods to complete the trio. Slightly trickier to operate as you have to go into one of the games to get the letters to make noises, but it's definitely fun and playable!

Added Features:

Pitch Knob with Disable Switch
2 Pitch Bending Body Contacts
5 Glitch Switches
Twist Switch
LFO Rate Knob
LFO Rate Indicator LED
LFO Shape Knob
LFO Depth Knob
Loop Activate
2 Loop Modes
Loop Advance
Loop Test
Reset Button
2 Distortion Knobs
2 Distortion Enable/Disable Switches
1/4" Jack Output

bogus.noise@gmail.com
[BogusNoise on eBay]
www.bogus-noise.co.uk"

FreakenSpeak Circuit Bent Speak & Math

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via this auction
See the seller's other items for more.

"Speak & Math Circuit Bent - FreakenSpeak - This is the popular circuit bent creation Freakenspeak. The Speak & Math is transformed into a drone style synthesizer with various loop glitch, pitch and rate functions. Great for sampling, or doing your friends head in."

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell Custom Deluxe Noise Synth aka "Sqeak & Hell"

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated. Sqeak & Hell-Deluxe Model-demo 1-Speak & Spell by Statikstramentz

Uploaded on Apr 26, 2010 Statikstramentz

"Circuit Bent on commission from Shane Church"

via this auction

"Circuit-bent Speak and Spell, a.k.a. Sqeak and Hell. Custom-made deluxe version with several features not included on most circuit-bent models. An external control box was added in order to accommodate the many functions of this unit.

Has the following features:

Coarse Pitch Knob
Fine Pitch Knob
Pitch Adjust On-Off Toggle Switch
LFO Rate Knob
LFO Depth Knob
LFO Shape On-On Toggle Switch
LFO On-Off Toggle Switch
LFO Rate LED Indicator
Loop # 1 Pushbutton Momentary Switch
Loop # 1 Hold On-Off Toggle Switch
Loop # 2 On-Off Toggle Switch
Loop # 2 Coarse Adjustment Knob
Loop # 2 Fine Adjustment Knob
Loop # 3 Momentary Pushbutton Switch
3 Glitch On-Off Toggle Switches
2 Pitch Change Touch Contacts
Touch Contacts On-Off Toggle Switch
Drain Knob
Drain Knob On-Off Toggle Switch
Tone Emit On-Off-Momentary On Toggle Switch
Reset Pushbutton Switch
Sound Level LED
Power Level LED
1/4" Switching Output Jack

-painted & labeled Sqeak & Hell with connected extension control box

Item is in excellent condition and is fully functional. Includes a "manual" detailing all of the included features and how to use them. Unit operates on 2 C-sized batteries."

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Circuit Bent Texas Instruments Speak and Math Talking Toy Synthesizer

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Benstruments Speak & Math via this auction

"1) Tone Oscillator button-creates a tone when depressed, the tone can then be manipulated with the theremin pitch cell, pitch dial or pitch body contacts.

2) Active Matrix Glitch-This mod opens up the membrane for random glitching dependent on where you touch the pad.

3) Ramble Glitch-Flip this switch and hit go and itll spew constant ramblings on and on and on and on.........

4) Mod Glitch-THis one gives up hidden, crazy sounds from within the bent mind of the speak when activated.

5) Pitch Changing Body Contact-Touch it to change the pitch, the harder you touch the further the change.

6) Pitch Changing Dial-Use this pitch control knob to change the pitch from spaceman high to gutteral, super slow mo low.

7) Reset Button-Use this when youre ready for a change and the machine is rambling on its own, also serves as an OFF button.

8) Theremin Opto Cell Controller-Simply flip the switch, use the pitch dial to fine tune and you can play any sound emmitting from the speak like a theremin, makes for some great effects.

9) Looping Switch with Advance Button-FLip this switch at any time to catch a sound that you can then mold and play with the other controls such as the opto cell and pitch dial.

10) Strobing LED for cool effect


Theres also an 1/4" output jack so you can run this into your effects, amp, pa, etc.

These mods add versatility and open creative avenues for your playing, recording and experimenting pleasure."

Demos online here.

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell

via this auction. Note this is the one from this video and this video.
"Circuit Bent Speak & Spell w/MIDI by Radial77

This is a vintage Texas Instruments Speak and Spell modified by yours truly for the purpose of musical creativity and sonic exploration.

Features and functions:

- MIDI Enabled: This allows it to be triggered from a sequencer, drum machine, DAW, keyboard, or anything capable of sending MIDI signals.
- Glitch matrix composed of two glitch sets (three toggles on right and left edges). The switches can be used alone or combined with other switches and features for unique sounds ranging from unique glitch sounds from different keys on the keypad to randomizing/incantor sounds.
- Pitch Knob with activation toggle (bottom left front and side), which moves the pitch both up and down.
- Loop button (top right front) with loop hold switch (top right edge), which loops the current tone for as long as you wish.
- 1/4 inch mono output jack for routing to external mixer, DAW, etc. Mono, which means you may only hear sound on left side while using headphones or stereo signal setup.
- Green LED, which is triggered as each sound is played.
- The unit functions normally as designed when mods are not in use.
- The factory speaker works as designed. Good for when you don't want the hassle of cables.
- The factory 3.5mm headphone jack works as designed for use with standard headphones.
- The original battery cover was not included when I acquired this unit, but tape works fine if you can't think a better solution.
- Powered by 4 C-type batteries (not included). Feel free to try your own power supply, but only AT YOUR OWN RISK. Since the unit is circuit bent, seller is not liable for any electrical mishap when using alternative power sources :)"

Speak & Glitch GND-1 | Circuit Bent Speak Chip Synthesizer

video upload by Shirato_Noise

"This compact synthesizer seems to contain every imaginable Speak Chip-based bent sound we can imagine. I have great appreciation and respect for Richard for making this instrument a reality."