[sdiy] Simple Midi synth

[Gordon JC Pearce]

On 19/11/12 12:20, Quick Silver wrote:
> Many years ago I started with the intention of building a synth. All I
> bought was a ring modulator.
>
> I wonder what would be the simplest way of building a basic synth. It
> would have a VCO, VCF and VCA and work with a midi keyboard.
>

These days?  Software.  Get a microcontroller with a serial port, some 
sort of DAC or PWM, and a reasonable instruction rate, and do it in 
software.

If that doesn't appeal, go for a hybrid approach where the 
microcontroller handles the envelopes and oscillators, and hang an 
analogue VCF and VCA off it.

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Gordonjcp MM0YEQ