The PICsynth is an interesting new synth DIY project for a real analog synthesizer, using easy to get components and capable of a wide range of sounds. Features Dual oscillator mono synth Really easy to build using just 1 custom programmed PIC chip, 4 ICs and single 12v supply All circuits built on veroboard – no… Read More New Synth DIY Project: PICsynth
Modd3d testing a MIDI-controlled Gemmy Animated Scary Skull with a keyboard. Imaging a choir of scary skulls controlled by your sequencer! If you want to try this hack you can find a tutorial at www.automat3d.com.
This is a short demo of a classic Ace Tone Rhythm Ace Drum Machine which has been modded with MIDI trigger capability. It’s being triggered by an Oberheim DX ‘a’ (the ‘a’ was the last DX model made by Oberheim and featured stock MIDI), running a few simple patterns. The Rhythm Ace has about 9-10… Read More Ancient Ace Tone Rhythm Ace Gets MIDIfied, Does Hip Hop
Little-Scale demos NanoGroover – a device that generates Nanoloop sync data for two Gameboys, letting you sync them in some interesting ways: Two in the time of four (double speed) Three in the time of four (three against four cross rhythms) Four in the time of four (1:1; the sync is equal) Five in the… Read More NanoGroover – The Hardware Approach To 8-bit Triplets
In this GearWire video, Justin McGrath demos his x0xb0x DIY Roland TB-303 clone.
This video is a demo of a modded Linn LM-1 – a classic drum machine that is even more flexible with the mod, which adds tuning pots to the front panel.
hard plAYer is an DIY 8 bit tunes hardware player, which allows you to listen to the same melodies you could listen to in some of the 80’s home computers and videogame consoles. In future versions, it will also work as MIDI synthesizer. Its audio sound generator porcessor is the General Instruments AY-3891X – the same one… Read More DIY Project Updates Vintage 8-Bit Game Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0BouY-tfFE This is a cool video demo via audiolemon of an interesting DIY touchscreen drum machine project. The audio & video are a little raw, but you can see this project has potential. Here’s a high level explanation of how this was put together:
Remember filling in those little ovals on tests in school with #2 pencil? Now you can do something really fun with a #2 pencil! Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you make music while you draw. It’s an easy DIY project that lets you create a basic musical synthesizer that uses the conductive properties… Read More Make Music With A #2 Pencil
HIghly Liquid has introduced a kit that lets you control a Casio VL-1 “VL-Tone” via MIDI. The new VL-1-MIDI retrofit kit is based on the UMR and includes custom firmware for the VL-1. The kit retails for $40.95.
