Raspberry Pi v1 Model B Synth Board

If you've been following along, you'll know I've been playing around with an original Raspberry Pi v1 model B as the engine for some digital sound synthesis.  This is a slight project tangent to build an analog IO and MIDI add-on board.  Note that this does not conform to any standard for Raspberry Pi add-ons … Continue reading Raspberry Pi v1 Model B Synth Board

Arduino MIDI LED Step Sequencer with MCP3008

Having now experimented with an SPI eight-way analog to digital converter in the shape of the MCP3008, I wanted to build a step sequencer where the type of analog input was configurable.  This project allows you to choose between the following options for controller the steps of the sequencer: The native analog inputs on the … Continue reading Arduino MIDI LED Step Sequencer with MCP3008

Arduino Mozzi FM Synthesis with MCP3008

I'm always on the look out for new ways of building control modules for my Arduino synthesizers, so when I discovered the MCP3008 SPI 8-channel analog to digital converter, I thought I'd give it a go with my Arduino Multi-pot Mozzi FM Synthesis. https://youtu.be/A5if3Y4u8aM Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your … Continue reading Arduino Mozzi FM Synthesis with MCP3008

Auduino Slider Waveform Granular Synthesis

Now I have a version of the Auduino that will use a wavetable as the grain for the granular synthesis, I can start some alternative experiments, so first of all I thought I would try to use my slider potentiometers to build the wavetable. https://youtu.be/HABkDbIHvO8 Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment … Continue reading Auduino Slider Waveform Granular Synthesis

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

Arduino Phased Step Sequencer

After using my slide potentiomers to control the timing and phase of rhythm, I wanted to turn my hand to pitch.  This is my first experiment. https://youtu.be/AWbLFKj6VMk 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 … Continue reading Arduino Phased Step Sequencer