In the world of homebrew synthesizers, there are plenty of noiseboxes and grooveboxes that make all kinds of wacky and wild noises. However, common projects like the Auduino and Atari Punk Console are often limited in that they can’t readily be programmed to play multiple notes or any sort of discernable rhythm. [Nick Poole] changes this with his Auduino step sequencer build.
The build takes the Auduino grain synthesizer, and modifies it by adding a step sequencer. This is possible as the Auduino code, which runs on the old-school ATMEGA-based Arduinos, is incredibly fast, leaving plenty of processing time for extra features to be added. [Nick] adds eight LEDs and eight buttons to the build, allowing the user to select one of eight steps to modify. Then, the sound parameters for the step can be altered with the standard Auduino controls. This lets the user quickly and easily build up 8-step melodies, something that was previously impossible with the Auduino.
It’s a fun build, and one that makes a great intro into the world of DIY synth builds. The techniques learned here will serve any aspiring maker well if they dive further into the world of modular synthesis and associated arcana. Video after the break.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOdLgG8tXgs
What does synthetic bread made from synthetic grain taste like?
Synthetic?
Of methyl cellulose
Probably sold in Walmart
I’m pulling a blind white-tail on that one…
… but maybe it’s what they brew sythehol from on ST:TNG
I’ll try again, synthehol, I’m blaming my keyboard on that one, testing nnnnnnnn, nnnno problem nnnnow, all’s well that Ns well.
Pretty much like any bread you bought in a shop nowadays.
I do like the “old school” look of this.