What UK synth blog did you find this on, if you don't mind? I didn't realize anybody saw this video but apparently it has like 2000 views now, so I'm just curious to see where it's been.
I don't have schematics because it was almost completely experimental. Next time I build anything though I'll be sure to take note so that I can duplicate my prototypes.
It really doesn't take a lot of knowledge in electricity to get started in this kind of stuff. Take apart some toys that generate noise like a Speak N' Spell. Follow the wires with your eyes and have fun "circuit bending" to familiarize yourself with which components do what. Utilize Google to learn about components =)
It was kind of cool because if you press more than one button at the same time, you get a higher pitch due to the combined resistance! That's how I was able to (sort of) work my way through more than an octave while attempting to play the theme from Zelda.
Yeah, I linked one of the two oscillators to 13 different variable resistors in parallel with each other, all set to different values that I "tuned" by ear. Each resistor path was triggered with a momentary SPST pushbutton switch. It was necessary to remember all of the knobs' positions when I did this tuning so that I could always get back to the pitches (each knob affects the 4 others). That's how I built a controller.
bravo!!!! nice done :D
cpando 3 years ago
you should check up on DIY SID boxes :) cant wait to come to chico next yr haha
krnjason 3 years ago
Great job and fat bottom sound too. Cheers.
DeRex9 3 years ago
Awesome.
lessavyfav712712 3 years ago
Thanks for the support!
You're right, it really is a small world.
What UK synth blog did you find this on, if you don't mind? I didn't realize anybody saw this video but apparently it has like 2000 views now, so I'm just curious to see where it's been.
JugularNotch1 4 years ago
I don't have schematics because it was almost completely experimental. Next time I build anything though I'll be sure to take note so that I can duplicate my prototypes.
It really doesn't take a lot of knowledge in electricity to get started in this kind of stuff. Take apart some toys that generate noise like a Speak N' Spell. Follow the wires with your eyes and have fun "circuit bending" to familiarize yourself with which components do what. Utilize Google to learn about components =)
JugularNotch1 4 years ago
cute
enemyindisguise 4 years ago
It was kind of cool because if you press more than one button at the same time, you get a higher pitch due to the combined resistance! That's how I was able to (sort of) work my way through more than an octave while attempting to play the theme from Zelda.
JugularNotch1 4 years ago
Yeah, I linked one of the two oscillators to 13 different variable resistors in parallel with each other, all set to different values that I "tuned" by ear. Each resistor path was triggered with a momentary SPST pushbutton switch. It was necessary to remember all of the knobs' positions when I did this tuning so that I could always get back to the pitches (each knob affects the 4 others). That's how I built a controller.
JugularNotch1 4 years ago
I gotta build one
did you build a controller on it?
XYtoTheDoubleG 4 years ago
cool dude. would you please share the schematics
mrynit 4 years ago
holy crap.its a mini analog synth!!!!!!!!! i want it!!!!
maxrox92 4 years ago
haha wow awesome, very nice
nikkozen 4 years ago