Hey so i'm thinking about making a synthesiser. I have kinda planned out what i wanna use and how i'm gonna do it but right now it's all just brain thoughts. Just wanted to know if anyone who works on SMD and THT parts who can help.
I plan on using a CEM-3340 chip for the brains of it and maybe adding a filter and sequencer to it too but i dunno yet :P i plan on printing the final thing as a PCB and might even sell some products.
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I'm currently working on a soft synth right now, its currently a mess of separate programs, but I have a proof of concept on the technique. I think that it's kinda cool :p
Cool beans
What language are you using?
Python is currently handling the math, but its still very early in testing, so its held together by rubber bands
If it's a real-time synth: please let me know how big the buffers have to be to prevent glitches introduced by the the garbage-collector.
uhhhhhh, im not nearly that far, I only have a proof of concept that my technique works to generate waveforms (also i dont study synthesis/sound design)
What technique are you using?
Whatever works best :)
I don't know if the techniques have a name.
Do you want to discuss things on discord?
Just open an own thread in Chitchat and post the link here. This is a synth community and I guess there are more people interested in this matter, so I'd rather discuss it here.
https://www.audiotool.com/board/chitchat/synth_things
I'm working on a modular synth project. Not designing my own stuff though. Trying to build modules from schematics found from the internet (like MFOS). Bit limited on time and experience with electronics so making rather slow progress :P
Maybe you've already seen this but here's a design based on the the CEM-3340
https://www.birthofasynth.com/Thomas_Henry/Pages/VCO_Maximus-Detail.html#VCO%20Maximus
Cool! Never seen it.
Recently, I've been exploring the world of DIY electronics and have been playing with the idea of recreating some of the Audiotool devices as physical hardware that (1) can be used as standalone synths and (2) can interface with the virtual devices in the app through MIDI protocol.
I still have yet to create any prototypes, and frankly have little idea where to start. However, I'll likely start with less complex devices like the Tonematrix, and perhaps effects devices like the Rasselbock.
If there's anyone that's interested in a project like that (who might have more understanding than I do when it comes to the process) certainly let me know
If anyone doesn't fear a challenge ;) http://www.martianarts.net/web/images/stories/ourgear/roland_tb303_schematics.gif
I'm probably going to make something similar to the pulv, since it's my favorite (:
It'll probably have less knobs though.
Looks awesome, however the ICs don't have names
wait no some do i think
What IC's name is missing? Most of them are just stupid OpAmps.
nah i think i just can't read i see them now
@kurpingspace2 made any progress on this?
not yet, but i might buy the chip today and start working on it in a couple of days. but then again, i mIGHT. I'm saving up for an SSD and i don't earn much kek
// Update tinmmememe //
So i've bought the chip and a couple of tranistors, capacitors, PCB Prototype boards, soldering iron, aux jacks, midi jacks. time to work out how the hell this chip works once everything arrives lol...
Name your synth "kurpotronic 3000"
I am doubtful of what 'SMD' and 'THT' is exactly
SMD/SMT = Surface Mounted Device/Technology (to be soldered to one side of a PCB)
THD/THT = Through-Hole Device/Technology (drill holes into the PCB and stick the connectors through them before soldering)
PCB = Printed Circuit Board
See:
also, "doubtful" isn't the best word to use here. The correct word should be "confused," or a word along those lines.
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Maybe this page is interesting for you: a complete DIY analogue synth project, with detailed schematics and parts list: https://www.soundtronics.co.uk/midi-ultimate-synth/