Arduino Euclidean Gate Sequencer – Part 2

I covered all the theory and main functions of the code for my Arduino Euclidean Gate Sequencer in my previous post. In this one I look a little more at some hardware that hopefully lets me use this to actually control something useful! Part 1 covered all the theory and main functions of the code. Part 2 … Continue reading Arduino Euclidean Gate Sequencer – Part 2 →

“Baby8” Discrete Logic MIDI (ish)

I've wanted to create a non-microcontroller, discrete logic MIDI circuit for some time. I thought it would be interesting to have a few chips that could generate a specific sequence of bytes corresponding to a MIDI message. Note: I'm still talking individual chips here, not just gates and definitely not individual transistors, so perhaps "discrete … Continue reading “Baby8” Discrete Logic MIDI (ish) →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 4 – In Use

These are the usage notes for my "Baby 8" style sequencer based on the ideas presented in “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1 and using the PCB I've described in part 2 and part 3. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 4 – In Use →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 3 – PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer PCB Design. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on the principles in the first post. Part 3 - The build and test notes for the PCB. Part 4 - Usage notes for … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 3 – PCB Build Guide →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 2 – PCB Design

This is a PCB design for a full "Baby 8" style sequencer based on the ideas presented in “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on the principles in the first post. Part 3 - The build … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 2 – PCB Design →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1

A common early project for anyone starting to play around with analog synthesis is a "Baby8" step sequencer. There are many designs out there on the Internet and many ready-designed kits that can be bought and made. I can recommend the Rakit Baby8, which has some neat features. I've used it with my Educational Synth … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1 →

Educational DIY Synth Thing – Part 6

My Educational DIY Synth Thing is meant to be a platform for experimenting and one easy way to get started on that is with the addition of some off-the-shelf audio and synthesizer-oriented electronics kits. Part 1 - This introduction and high-level design principles. Part 2 - Detailed design of an ESP32 based PCB. PCB Design PCB … Continue reading Educational DIY Synth Thing – Part 6 →