176 Results for "DIY"

Electrosmith Daisy: An open source board that can run a synth, a pedal or a module

We saw the Electrosmith Daisy at NAMM and now it's ready for some Kickstarter action. Daisy is an embedded platform for music that can be an effects pedal, a Eurorack module or a synth.

Build yourself a DX7 with the XFM2, a 64-voice, 2-part, 6-operator FM synthesizer!

The XFM2 is a huge synthesizer in a tiny space that has 4 times the capacity of the previous version. They've upgraded the audio quality, simplified the build and given us all a DX7 kit for $99.

Behringer goes all in on the “Modded Out” TD-3 mods

After a bit of an argument with the makers of the Devil Fish TB-303 mod Behringer is suggesting they could make a TD-3 that incorporates all the 303 mods that ever existed.

Analogvibes Tube Program EQ Kit: Build your own Pultec EQ

Fancy a Pultec EQ, but can't afford one? Build your own! The Analogvibes Tube Program EQ Kit contains everything you need to build an authentic Pultec EQP-1A replica.

NAMM 2020: Korg NTS-1 Custom Panel synth modding

Korg has opened up the DIY nature of the NuTekt NTS-1 Digital Synthesizer with the NTS-1 Custom Panel and the NTS-1 Customizations Github resource to enable you to mod it to your own design.

Look Mum No Computer pulls the FM guts out of a Sega Megadrive

Sam Battle from Look Mum No Computer has pulled the FM engine out of a Sega Megadrive and turned it into a fabulously accessible FM synthesizer with analogue control

Ginkosynthese Little Synth DIY kit is the perfect gift for the synth-nerd in your life

Ever fancied a go at making a little synth? Or perhaps you need a little synth and wonder if there's something good and cheap out there? Then look no further than the Little Synth DIY kit!

Erica Synths discontinues DIY modules to focus on educational kits

Erica Synths has decided to discontinue its line of DIY modules in order to focus on creating educational kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics.

Burls Art PaperCaster: A paper guitar you won’t believe.

The YouTuber builds a paper guitar glued together using epoxy resin. Only 800 sheets are needed - but does Burls Art's PaperCaster sound good? Or is it more of a lifeless board?

Kassutronics 2-channel bracelet Quantizer for Eurorack

A new addition to the growing range of modules from Kassutronics is a usually designed Quantizer based on the bracelet representation of scales with a lot of creative functionality behind the scenes.

Dreadbox ANTIPHON DIY Analog Monophonic Synth and Drone Kit

Limited edition unusual 8 oscillator analog synthesizer kit with spring reverb tank and guitar input for weird chordal explorations of dark spaces plus a hint of modules to come.

Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-1 digital synth kit is a Minilogue XD oscillator in a DIY box

The NTS-1 is an easy-to-assemble mini digital synthesizer kit with a multi-engine oscillator that's compatible with the Minilogue XD and Prologue SDK. Also features a cool ARP, filter, modulation and FX

Dino Park synthesizer modelling DSP based DIY box now available to build

Based on the virtual synthesizer models of the old CreamWare Pulsar platform the weird-looking Dino Park box comes with 3 classic synths and room for 29 more. Build your own virtual synth box.

Zeppelin Design Labs Altura MkII: the Theremin MIDI controller gets an update

Zeppelin Design Labs has released the Altura MkII Theremin MIDI controller, adding an arpeggiator / sequencer. If you're intrigued by the idea of controlling your synths like a Theremin, take a look!

BeatBox by Rhythmo: Check out this DIY drum machine in a cardboard box

BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.

Will Raspberry Pi soon replace our DAWs?

The Raspberry Pi miniature computer is more powerful than ever in its fourth generation. Could it become an option as a DAW computer for music applications in the near future?

Superbooth 2019: Korg Nu:Tekt DIY Digital Progammable Synthesizer kit

Korg has a little DIY fun digital synth under development about the size of the Monotron but it just happens to be able to run Multi-Engine custom oscillators and effects from the Prologue/Minilogue!

Superbooth 2019: Autumn Soundboxes, handmade electro-acoustic boxes of noise

A range of electro-acoustic noise boxes made by Berlin-based 10cars that look like they were found in an abandoned 1970s school room. The unseasonably named Autumn Soundboxes will be at Superbooth.

CV Tape Player – a CV speed controlled cassette player in your Eurorack

The CV Tape Player lets you play cassettes in your Eurorack while controlling the speed with CV. What does that sound like? Pretty awesome in a drunken, spooky, warbling kind of way.

Dino Park digs up some old CreamWare DSP synths and puts them in a DIY kit

MakeProAudio is resurrecting the CreamWare virtual synthesizers with a single SHARC DSP inside a neat little box that you build yourself. Dino Park is surprisingly affordable and open-ended.

Moogfest 2019: The Engineers Pass could have you building a Moog Vocoder

The workshop ticket at this years Moogfest appears to offer the chance to build an unreleased Moog Vocoder in the same size and shape as the previous Subharmonicon and DFAM.

Rare Waves Hydronium: semi-modular analog acid synth for desktop or Eurorack

The Hydronium is a complete semi-modular synthesizer available in tabletop or Eurorack versions assembled or as a kit. It's not trying to be a TB-303 but it sounds like one in the best possible way.

Hoerold VoIS is an analog stereo vocoder – and a massive DIY project

Looking for an analog studio vocoder? Used a soldering iron before? Here's a promising new option: The Hoerold VoIS has 18 frequency bands and comes with a stereo mode, among many other features.

NAMM 2019: Teenage Engineering releases Pocket Operator modular system

Teenage Engineering has come up with their own brand of modular synthesis as part of the Pocket Operator family. Colourful, groovy, capable and seriously fun these are a stunning entry into the world of ...