Atari Punk Console 2.0 Kit from GetLoFi

more info including how to order on GetLoFi

"The Stepped Tone Generator circuit by Forrest M Mims III has been around for ages. Recently the same circuit was rediscovered and reborn catching the attention of the Internet as the Atari Punk Console for its coarse and crunchy tones. When it became apparent that the demand for this sound was still great it was decided that offering a Kit is not such a bad idea. The original schematic and PCB transfer drawn up by Matthew Helm seemed like a good place to start, however it is riddled with needless complexity and was not something one could wrap their head around easily. Plus it was not taking the advantage of superior PCB mounting capabilities. Behold the Atari Punk Console (APC) 2.0! Redesigned entirely from scratch and based on the original schematic from the Radio Shack Book. The APC 2.0 is designed so that its components solder directly to the matching traces on the printed side of the board. It is quick and easy to put together even for a novice."

X1L3 - circuit bent - synth mod - Yamaha Pss130

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video at the auction and posted here.

"MODIFICATIONS:

***EMBEDDED ATMEGA DIGITAL SYNTH GENERATOR***
ARPEGGIATOR WITH RATE AND ARP TYPE
WAVE FORM SELECTOR
WAVE FORM MOD
EIGHT NOTE TRIGGERS
DRONE TOGGLE
OCTAVE SELECT
PORTAMENTO SELECT AND TYPE

***DIGITAL DELAY***
RATE
RATE MODULATION
FEEDBACK
NOISE FILTER
DELAY OFF/ON

***2 X SYNTHACON RESONANT HIGH/LOW PASS FILTERS***
***ONE SET UP BEFORE THE DELAY IN THE SYNTH CHAIN AND ONE AFTER***
RESONANCE (X2)
CUTOFF (X2)
CUTOFF MODULATION (X2)
GAIN (PRE DELAY FILTER)
THESE ARE TRUE RESONANT FILTERS BASED ON THE STEINER SYNTHACON.

***TWIN MULTI MODE MODULATION GENERATOR***
RATE (X2)
DEPTH/PHASE (X2)
MODE (SINE / SAW / SQUARE)
THE MODULATION GENERATOR IS HOOKED UP TO MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS. EACH DESTINATION CAN BE SWITCHED FORM MOD GENERATOR ONE OR TWO AT WILL.
THE DESTINATIONS ARE:
FILTER CUTOFF 1
FILTER CUTOFF 2
KEYBOARD PITCH
DELAY RATE
ATARI PUNK CONSOLE OSCILLATOR 1 PITCH

***ATARI PUNK CONSOLE***
OSC1
OSC 1 MODULATION
OSC2
OFF/ON
WHEN LAYERED UP WITH THE DIGITAL SYNTH GENERATOR AND THE KEYBOARD IT SERVES AS A THIRD OSCILLATOR ALLOWING FOR SOME REALLY COOL MULTI OSCILLATOR ACTION.

***4 CHANNEL MIXER***
KEYBOARD LEVEL
SYNTH GENERATOR LEVEL
ATARI PUNK CONSOLE LEVEL
EXTERNAL INPUT LEVEL

THE SYNTH IS FITTED WITH AN EXTERNAL INPUT THAT YOU CAN FEED ANYTHING INTO. IN MY DEMO VIDEO I HAVE AN OLD CASSETTE PLAYING BACKWARDS FROM MY FOUR TRACK RUNNING INTO IT TO GOOD EFFECT."

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Atari Punk Console

Remember the Atari Punk Console?Here's a shot of another design via $uperpuma on this electro-music.com thread.

No title link as I couldn't find an official site for the Atari Punk Console. If you know of one, please comment.

Dr Blankenstein builds Atari Punk Consoles (3 Year Anniversary Video!)

Published on Dec 13, 2015 DoctorBlankenstein

Congrats to Dr Blankenstein!

"More Dr Blankenstein: http://www.drBlankenstein.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_Blankenstein
eBay: http://www.ebay.com/usr/dr_blankenstein

Dr Blankenstein (Drew Blanke) builds his Atari Punk Consoles (3 Year Anniversary Video!)

I can not tell you how excited I am to finally put this video up, or should I say... A video like this (a fast motion build video). I am equally excited that today (meaning 12/13/2015 at the time of this video) is the 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY of my version of the ATARI PUNK CONSOLE! Here is the original video if you haven't seen it: https://youtu.be/v-VsaC33edU Since uploading that video I have sold HUNDREDS of units to countless talented musicians and art collectors from all over the globe. This video is a kinda thank to all those people, giving you a FAST GLIMPSE of all the work that went into your little video game sounding drone synth. When people say "hand made synth"... they usually don't get much more hand made than what you see here. I am excited to share that experience with all of you. I really do hope you enjoy.

So how the video goes is... I was building a batch of 6 APC 2600's when a ton of holiday order rolled in at once. So, I needed to start to finish a few of them off one by one. So, I only really finish ONE Atari Punk Console... BUT, you are really watching me prepare a batch of six of them. Sorry about all the weird lighting and camera angles, I still haven't gotten the perfect camera for these sorts of shoots and my space is limited for lighting and tripods... so it is what it is. :)

I obviously was shooting for a video in the style of the great TIM SWAY: https://www.youtube.com/user/timsway or say the amazing Jimmy Diresta: https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmydir... (sorry for goofing on your name btw, I was totally just playing dumb:).

Well I guess that's it for now... here's to another year of making crazy sounds together. Thanks for all who have grabbed an APC 2600 from me over the years, and for those of you who haven't... well... I hope to speak to you soon. Be well, have a happy and healthy holiday season.

If you enjoyed this video... please pass it on. If you want to see more like it... please SUBSCRIBE NOW :) Thanks again!

~Doc

Music by: Phree Nugz 2002"

Ambient Explorations pt.32 (Atari Punk Console DIY Synthesizer)

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"I decided to start learning about how to build DIY synthesizers, and the basics of circuit bending as a whole, so as a complete noob in all of this, I bought an Atari Punk Console DIY synthesizer kit on synthrotek. I spent probably close to 7 hours on this simple build, just because I never soldered anything in my life so it took some troubleshooting at some point, but I managed to get it working somewhat. I will be making videos about DIY synthesizers and time-lapses and whatnot of my beginner experiments, and such. For now, I made this 'ambient' piece with the 'Quinoa Punk Console'. I thought it would be funny if I put it into a used box of Chewy granola bars, instead of a normal box.

Here are some links of mine:
https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek
Go follow my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?...

The Atari/Deathlehem Punk/Jazz Console/Choir - PREVIEW

YouTube via dolphinicus — April 20, 2010 — "I took another circuit I developed last year and applied IT, to the Atari Punk Console idea, that you see all over the internet. This is a SHORT preview of my breadboarding of it.
This unit whilst simple in the amount of controls, will have a far greater sound capability, than, the Atari Punk Console. It is also VERY QUIET. Outside of my voice, the sound from it, needs to be turned up to be heard."

castor atari punk x3, low pass gate, dual sequencer, clock

YouTube via horchacha
"castor
sound generator 'atari punk console/stepped tone generator'
it's pitch is modulated by the top sequencer either pitch or pulse width
second atari punk/stepped modulates the main apc pitch's cv pin
third atari punk/stepped modulates the pulse width of main apc
this goes through a low pass gate w/ switch for vca/band pass/low pass and
second row of sequencer modules its cutoff via a depth pot
master volume - external clock input/reset

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"

psychotronic generator

YouTube via coloringpad. via coloringpad on the forum

"the psychotronic generator is a circuit bent atari punk console built by coloringpad housed in a case featuring the artwork of paul laffolely. amongst it's features are are the two main knobs, a cross mod, a battery sag, two led distortion knobs, and 3 photoresistors mounted inside of a pulsating light. The recording here does not do the sonic mayhem justice, and on top of everything, the entire atari punk side of the device is one side of a ring modulator, which allows any input to combine its sound with this machine. for more, visit coloringpad.blogspot.com"

dual atari punk console with cross mod

"two apc's with a cross mod switch (each modulates the other), one apc routed to the left, one to the right."

buddha machine bent by coloringpad

"a buddha machine circuit bent : additions include a switch to double playback speed, a knob to adjust the rate of playback, minor and major glitch inducing switches (sound like distortion here), and a selection button. easy and fun."

Punks Together

flickr By gmjhowe

"Showing off the matching punk console Synthesisers.

Vibrati Punk console from - lushprojects.com/vpc/

gmjpunk console is a 4 step sequencer version of the Atari Punk Console, of my own design (with a little help from youtube)"

The Atari Punkr by ubld.it

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via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"Atari Punkr is unique design of the well known Atari Punk Console. It provides hours of noisy fun for everyone! This kit makes a great gift for young electronic enthusiast learning to solder. Purchase now on Tindie"


Published on Aug 28, 2014 UBLD.IT ELECTRONICS

"Demonstrates the audio output of the ubld.it AtariPunkr Kit. The waveform overlay is what you would see on an oscilloscope. The AtariPunkr Kit is ubld.it's version of the Atari Punk Console (APC)."

Atari Punkr Kit Assembly


https://www.tindie.com/products/ubldit/ataripunkr-2/

Note this is the first ubld.it post.

Atari 8 bit Synthesizer module

YouTube via JorgeCortez01
"This is a Future Wars Noise Box my take on the Atari Punk Console Analog Synth"
You can find more info on the Atari Punk Console in general here, and more specifically, here.
It is not related to the sound chips used in Atari video game systems.
It's based on the “Engineer’s Mini-Notebook - 555 Circuits” by Forrest M. Mims, III

Atari Punk Console By DAED in an Atari 2600 Cart.

YouTube via legionhwp
"Forest Mims popular circuit commonly referred to as an "Atari Punk Console" . Built by David Talento @DAED. Http://www.HelpWantedProductions.com/dae d.htm

Unit has momentary button and On switch, Octave switch, switchable Photoresistor, and 1/8" output. Runs on one 9Vt battery which is attached to a holder under the cart.

Email for purchase availability."

RxPunk - CIRCUIT BENT Atari Punk Console by 3rdness

YouTube via 3rdness
"Prescription PUNK!

Not Child Proof!

This is an Atari Punk Console aka Forrest Mims' "stepped tone generator" housed in a prescription pill bottle.

The top knob is the "steps", bottom knob is the pitch.

1/4 " output and 2 ultra bright LEDs that light up the whole bottle.

by 3rdness aka noam schatz

http://www.mobiusband.com/blog
http://www.myspace.com/3rdness"

ATARI PUNK CONSOLE

YouTube via noystoise — April 16, 2010 — "i found an old atari controller while cleaning and decided to make an apc. now im bored with it so its off to ebay! hahaha!!!"
ATARI PUNK CONSOLE on Ebay

Arduino Punk Console - programmable 8 step tone sequencer

More info on the Arduino Punk Console here. via fotosis.

"This is my first build using an arduino microcontroller. I wanted to create a simple tone output device along the lines of the 555-based atari punk console, but using solely the mcu as the tone generator. Unfortunately, that was just too simple a task with a microcontroller to play with--it was done in about five minutes and my mind was already forging ahead with a bunch of stupid ideas."

Auto Punk Console

Auto Punk Console from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

handmadeelectronicinstruments.com/​
etsy.com/​shop/​michaelrucci

"This is a handmade synthesizer based on the stepped-tone generator also known as the Atari Punk Console. What makes it different is the built-in sweeping LFO that gives it an almost automated effect."

Befaco Slicer Sequencer Videos

BIYI AMEZ PRESENTA:MONOTRON+STYLOPHONE BEAT BOX+SLICER V2.

YouTube Uploaded by MrGuillermofrancisco on May 8, 2011
Via the comments of this post.
"En este caso se trata de la modificacion del Korg Monotron,para que reciba cv in,gate y cv filter ,sincronizado con el slicer v2(BEFACO) y un simple ritmo del stylophone beat box lupeado.

Que la roña os acompañe...BIYI AMEZ 2011."

CACOPHONATOR + SLICER V2BEFACO

Uploaded by MrGuillermofrancisco on Apr 18, 2011

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Circuit Bent Laser Sound Module Powder Coated Aluminum case

YouTube via BentElectronics
"super cool special laser module, circuit bent by skinsink, housed in a Pyrismatic Black Powder Coated Aluminum Case,
Available at [link]"

Circuit Bent Laser Module and Atari Punk Console Bleep Box in VHS cassette Case Blacklight reactive

"Circuit Bent Laser Module and Atari Punk Console Bleep Box in VHS cassette Case Blacklight reactive
this and Other Creations from SKINSINK Available at [link]"

Justice Fuzz Single Silicon Transistor FuzzTone Circuit Built by SkinSink

Nice and Simple ..Super High Gain ...Great Chunky Fuzzy Tone...Available at [link]"

Custom/Portable ANALOG NOISE Synth

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via this auction - video at the auction and below.

"This auction is for one custom analog synth and mini-amp made by foam_FORM. The "Trigguitar"
adds that sonic grit to taste and grinds it down, too. Features include:
- Atari Punk Console inside (capable of some extremely hardcore analog sounds) controlled by an Arduino Uno.
- 6 selectable LED's can be turned on to conrol the pitch based on their light frequencies and intensities
- 6 Photocells can also mod frequencies (most effective on higher pitches)
- Arpeggio programming is possible (screw off one of the side-plates on the instrument to access the Arduino's USB)
- Can be powered using a single 9V battery or with a choice of 2 different power adapters (slightly different tones).
-High-quality HAPP arcade pushuttons
-Includes a mini metal amp (9v battery powered!) with volume knob, 1/4" input jack, and sound/speaker/hole"

Trigguitar Analog _ one Published on Jun 20, 2013

"Here is an example of how you can use an Arduino (or ATMega-related product) to send CV signals to control an external synth. Here I am controlling an Atari Punk Console by sending a PWM (square-wave pulse using the preset "Blink" code) to a homemade digital-to-analog converter. The converter is made of 2 resistors in series which are connected to the positive pin of an eletrolytic capacitor and the Arduino "common" pin. The CV (where the speaker normally goes) is hooked up to common and the negative side of the capacitor. There you have it-- a cheap programmable CV converter!!!"

Synthrotek Atari Punk Console (APC) DIY Kit - Build and Demo - Midiverse - TV

Published on May 12, 2016 MIDI-VERSE TV

"What's up everybody? Welcome to MidiverseTV! Today we're going to be building an Atari Punk Console Eurorack Module from Synthrotek, and then doing a quick test/demo after the build. Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe.

Check out Synthrotek's website for more information on their modules.
http://www.synthrotek.com"