Tuesday, December 29, 2020
8knobsPortable synthesizer and midi controller. | Indiegogo
"8knobs is a portable synthesizer and midi controller. Right out of the box 8knobs creates drones and atmospheres (ambient soundscapes). 8knobs encourages learning synthesis, electronics, computer literacy and experimentation. Built on the popular Arduino platform it readily embodies the character of the user. It is an open source and hacker friendly instrument, ready to morph according to a wide range of use cases."
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/8knobs--2#/
"8knobs can be used as a MIDI controller through usb, as a plug-n-play device; this means no installations, no additional convertors, no headaches. The 8knobs DIY kit consists of a PCB, an Arduino Atmega 32u4, header pins, potentiometers, all the necessary electronic components, mounting hardware, a laser cut wood veneer body and a case made of hand stitched jute with raw unbleached cotton.
8knobs has 1 audio out, MIDI over USB or MIDI over 3.5mm to connect to other traditional synthesisers. It can be powered via USB, DC 9-12v wall adaptor or a 9v battery.
DIY
// Electronics // Sound synthesis // Computer Coding
While building 8knobs you’ll learn everything from the basics like soldering to the fundamentals of sound synthesis, electronics and computer codes by understanding, engineering and experimenting with signal flow. Learn the art of signal flow by building your own custom synthesiser and controller for more experiments!
Experience
// Creative learning and new approaches
Getting familiar with signal flow unlocks a wide range of new opportunities to innovate and produce technical as well as creative applications in various media - both analog and digital.
Just like the flow of signals in the brain are interconnected and influence each other. For example, like neurons communicating information in both chemical and electrical forms, can result in infinite combinations of thoughts, words, and actions, similarly, playing with signal flow in hardware (electronics), software (coding) and space (acoustics) can result in infinite creative expressions.
The art of signal flow offers endless possibilities, and whether you take it up as a hobby or use it to pursue a life-changing innovation is for you to choose. Either way, it’s a great feeling to get your hands dirty in the energetic flow of signals and DIY culture!"
Also available in eurorack.
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Meet the Oskitone 3D Printed POLY555 Synth
Quick demo of the POLY555 from oskitone on Vimeo.
https://www.oskitone.com/product/poly555-synth
You might remember Oskitone from their 3D Printed OKAY mini synth in previous posts here.
"The POLY555 is a polyphonic, analog, square wave synth based on the 555 timer chip.
20 keys control 20 555 timers under a plexiglass window
Custom PCB and 3D-printed hardware, all designed by yours truly
Satisfying "clicky" tactile switches
Built-in amplifier and speaker
Soldered, assembled, tuned, and ready to go!
Also available as a DIY Kit.
Version: A
External controls: 20 keys, volume wheel, on/off switch
Internal controls: 20 trim potentiometers for tuning notes
Dimensions: 7.6"x 6.25" x 1.5"
IC Chips: LM555, LM386
Input/output: none"
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FORMANTA POLIVOKS - A Very Soviet Synthesizer | Review, Sounds & Demo
synth4ever
"Formanta Polivoks (ПОЛИВОКС) synthesizer review, sounds & demo. The Formanta Polivoks is a Soviet duophonic analog synth manufactured in the USSR from 1982-1990. It is the most popular and well-known of the Russian synths. In this video I provide some history of the Polivoks, an overview of the synth, and showcase a variety of Polivoks sounds and patches.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Overview & Review
12:31 - Conclusion
13:42 - Sounds & Patches Demo"
Isla Instruments S2400: Audio Engine & Analog Outs Comparisons
Paul
"Showing the lovely differences you get in the S2400 using the difference sampling / playback engines. A rough conclusion is: if you want super old-school alias-heaven, sample AND playback using the 12bit engine. If you want to back off from this slightly, sample using the 24bit engine but playback using 12bit. In addition, you can remove aliasing using the analogue output filters or, just use these for effect.
Pad 6: Sampled: ‘Hi-Fi’ 24Bit 48Khz
Playback: ‘Hi-Fi’ 24Bit 48Khz
Pad 7: Sampled: ‘Hi-Fi’ 24Bit 48Khz
Playback: ‘Classic' 12-Bit 26Khz
Pad 8: Sampled: ‘Classic' 12-Bit 26Khz
Playback: ‘Classic' 12-Bit 26Khz
BTW, YouTube makes these comparisons less apparent; in real life, the differences are maybe 25% more obvious."
Electro-harmonix Vocoder EH-0300
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You can find demos of the EH-0300 in previous posts here.
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You can find demos of the EH-0300 in previous posts here.
Vintage Hillwood BS-4355 Basky Analogue Monophonic Bass Synthesiser
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"Vintage late '70s analogue monophonic bass synthesiser in a organ foot keyboard format. Features 3 'preset' sounds with tone and sustain controls and 'variation' mode with envelope and filter controls. Made in Japan. Includes original vinyl/plastic soft cover."
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"Vintage late '70s analogue monophonic bass synthesiser in a organ foot keyboard format. Features 3 'preset' sounds with tone and sustain controls and 'variation' mode with envelope and filter controls. Made in Japan. Includes original vinyl/plastic soft cover."
Viscount Oberheim OB-12 Z-Domain Synthesis Virtual Analog Synthesizer
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Video in the listing previously posted here. You can find additional Oberheim OB-12 demos scattered through posts here.
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Video in the listing previously posted here. You can find additional Oberheim OB-12 demos scattered through posts here.
Nord Modular Rack
GRP R24 Sequencer
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