DIY Synths Database

Really great project and nice collection ! There also are some non-open source but still hackable synth out there, such as the Korg NTS-1. It's not exactly DIY but a "mount it yourself kit" and Korg maintains a C and C++ SDK for oscillo and fx.

Funny part with the x0xb0x, the creator mentioned that the x0xb0x is free as "Free your mind and your ass will follow", the funkiest open source clause

Re: DIY Synths Database

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Post by piltdownman » Thu, Apr 03, 2025, 8:50 AM UTC

m_kos wrote: post #5

Great collection! Are there any very affordable DIY midi control surfaces with a few knobs, pads, keys (two octaves), and BT?

Strangely enough no. There used to be some M-Audio 25 key offerings, but seemingly no longer. A MIDI->BT dongle is about €50 though.

Re: DIY Synths Database

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Post by frabert » Thu, Apr 03, 2025, 9:01 AM UTC

kzalesak wrote: post #3

Amazing! Is there any chance you'd know how to add my little digital addition? https://github.com/kzalesak/Digisynth Or alternatively, what changes would it need to be eligible?

Cool project! Why do you call it digital though? The oscillator is analog

Re: DIY Synths Database

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Post by leslielurker » Thu, Apr 03, 2025, 9:08 AM UTC

kzalesak wrote: post #3

Amazing! Is there any chance you'd know how to add my little digital addition? https://github.com/kzalesak/Digisynth Or alternatively, what changes would it need to be eligible?

>Write about it in the repo discussions. Or make a repo fork, create a file in the _posts/ directory then submit a PR.

There are a few requirements on the about page (published schematics, firmware and a video demo):

https://diy-synths.snnkv.com/about/