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The most flexible synthesizer is DIY, Raspberry PI

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Re: The most flexible synthesizer is DIY, Raspberry PI

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mwcampbell wrote: post #10

My last experience with the Raspberry Pi's built-in analog audio output was with the model B+ in late 2014, and it left a lot to be desired. It had noticeable background noise, and relatively weak maximum volume. Is this still the case with the latest model? If so, can anyone recommend another ARM-based board with a good audio DAC?

Http://axoloti.com

Less cpu power than rpi, but designed for audio from the start!

Re: The most flexible synthesizer is DIY, Raspberry PI

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Post by mattoswald »

mwcampbell wrote: post #10

My last experience with the Raspberry Pi's built-in analog audio output was with the model B+ in late 2014, and it left a lot to be desired. It had noticeable background noise, and relatively weak maximum volume. Is this still the case with the latest model? If so, can anyone recommend another ARM-based board with a good audio DAC?

The Pi3 has an improved audio output . A cheap $5 usb audio interface from amazon will bring the quality up for older Pis to a normal computers audio output. If you're looking for higher fidelity than that you can use lots of the usual prosumer/pro usb interfaces. If you're trying to keep it small something like a HifiBerry board or similar addon will work.
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