TigerBalm2
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I'd love to have an all in one LinnStrument + synthesizer instrument. So, I'm making a synthesizer that attaches to the side of a LinnStrument using the shoulder strap screw holes. It powers the LinnStrument through the USB port and also receives MIDI through the same port. I want to make something that's fun to use and discoverable like an OP-1. To me that means lots of user feedback through a display/LEDs and minimal button combinations.
The synth engine is quite simple: (macro) oscillator -> filter -> amp -> effect 1 -> effect 2. I believe the expressiveness of the LinnStrument can make even simple synthesizers sound great. There are buttons for X, Y, and Z expression so you can easily edit those settings. You can set modulation targets by holding an expression button and wiggling a knob.
Last weekend I got simple synthesizer code and all the hardware working on battery power (I had a lot of help from a friend I met on YouTube). There is a lot of work yet to do to make the UI and make the synthesizer sound good. If you or anyone you know is good at DSP/embedded software please reach out, I'm looking for help!
If you have any wishlist features or synthesis methods please let me know so I try to can bake it in.
Lots of progress pictures and videos below. Thanks!
Imgur Galley:
https://imgur.com/a/OxFX1Bk
First Sounds:
https://youtu.be/pCOFwyP0I7M
Code Status:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WL5CzxYxkw
The synth engine is quite simple: (macro) oscillator -> filter -> amp -> effect 1 -> effect 2. I believe the expressiveness of the LinnStrument can make even simple synthesizers sound great. There are buttons for X, Y, and Z expression so you can easily edit those settings. You can set modulation targets by holding an expression button and wiggling a knob.
Last weekend I got simple synthesizer code and all the hardware working on battery power (I had a lot of help from a friend I met on YouTube). There is a lot of work yet to do to make the UI and make the synthesizer sound good. If you or anyone you know is good at DSP/embedded software please reach out, I'm looking for help!
If you have any wishlist features or synthesis methods please let me know so I try to can bake it in.
Lots of progress pictures and videos below. Thanks!
Imgur Galley:
https://imgur.com/a/OxFX1Bk
First Sounds:
https://youtu.be/pCOFwyP0I7M
Code Status:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WL5CzxYxkw