ESP32 DAC Envelope Generator

I'm continuing my series of experiments with the ESP32 by considering how I might use the twin DACs onboard the WROOM module as a Lo-Fi, 8-bit envelope generator. I've not looked at envelope generation before, so this is a good excuse to see what it is all about. Important Note: This is NOT an envelope … Continue reading ESP32 DAC Envelope Generator →

Arduino Direct Digital (Additive) Synthesis

This is actually a collection of previous projects with the code tidied up a little and combined to show a single sketch that can be configured for either PWM, an R2R ladder or the MCP4725 I2C DAC. There isn't really anything here that hasn't been talked about before somewhere, but hopefully this can act as … Continue reading Arduino Direct Digital (Additive) Synthesis →

Arduino Nano Multi-tone or PWM PCB – Part 2

This is the build guide for my Arduino Nano Multi-tone or PWM PCB. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key Arduino tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: Arduino PWM Sound Output Arduino Multi … Continue reading Arduino Nano Multi-tone or PWM PCB – Part 2 →

Arduino Audio Experimenter Shield PCB – Part 2

This is the build guide for my Arduino Audio Experimenter Shield PCB. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key Arduino tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: Arduino PWM Sound Output Arduino R2R Digital … Continue reading Arduino Audio Experimenter Shield PCB – Part 2 →

Arduino Audio Experimenter Shield PCB

I have a number of Arduino projects that allow for some kind of synthesis to be output via a digital to analog conversion process. This PCB brings three of those methods together into a single shield to support a range of experiments. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. … Continue reading Arduino Audio Experimenter Shield PCB →

Arduino PWM Sound Output – Part 2

My previous post looked at all the theory of using PWM on an Arduino and finished with an example showing how to use Timer 1 to generate a PWM output on pin 9. This post provides an alternative set of PWM routines that allows you to generate an audio signal on pin 3 using Timer … Continue reading Arduino PWM Sound Output – Part 2 →

Arduino MIDI Slider OLED R2R Waveform Generator

This project moves on a step from my Arduino MIDI Slider R2R Waveform Generator and adds a small 0.96" OLED I2C display. https://youtu.be/MGwdu017e00 Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key projects for the main concepts used … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Slider OLED R2R Waveform Generator →

Arduino MIDI Slider R2R Waveform Generator

When I first started looking at using fader/slider potentiometers I always anticipated using it to generate waveforms for my Arduino MIDI R2R Digital Audio board. But as that is currently part of the Lo-Fi Orchestra, I decided I'd build a new one, hence the diversion into using PWM first whilst I decided exactly what to do. … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Slider R2R Waveform Generator →

Arduino MIDI Slider PWM Waveform Generator

This is a short update, to demonstrate the MIDI version of my Arduino Slider PWM Waveform Generator. A future project shows a similar system using an R2R ladder. https://youtu.be/chMNcMcGbXY Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Slider PWM Waveform Generator →

Arduino Slider PWM Waveform Generator

Having finally been through the details of PWM audio output, I can now link this up with my 16 slider potentiometers and start creating more complex waveforms by actually "drawing" out the wave with the pots. https://youtu.be/PbkMxU_cBL0 Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for … Continue reading Arduino Slider PWM Waveform Generator →