DIY Drum Synth Progress

droffset · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:00 am Post subject:

Progress on the Cynare. I think all of the wiring is ready to attach to the hardware now.
Still need to sort out transistors. I don't have any of the required 22222s, so will probably have to socket them and just keep trying transistors until it sounds right. I think the only critical one will be the noise generator, but not sure.

RF · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:14 am Post subject:

Looks great, Dr.!

Can't wait to hear it...

bruce

richardc64 · Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:27 am Post subject:

Not much progress on the electronics, but mechanical aspects are being dealt with.

Materials include: 2 aluminum "U" channels of different width, so that the diagonal brace fits inside the vertical member; bolts with wingnuts for tool-less set up and disassembly; mousepad under the 1/4" plywood base to prevent wobble, plus another piece to provide thickness and protect the wood from the clamp.

Here's an uninspiring sample triggering the Synsonic's Tom Tom 1 & 2 (both modded for lower pitch), first singly, then both together for a sort of surround sound bass. (Careful with your volume.)

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Dan Lavin · Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:46 pm Post subject:

Nice work Richard! Glad this worked out for you. It does seem very responsive. And, of course, I love the Synsonics!

droffset · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:53 am Post subject:

That looks great Richard!

richardc64 · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 6:23 am Post subject:

Thanks guys. There might be a V3 or V4, as I'd like it even more compact, with a smaller footprint, so there'd be no need to disassemble it to conserve space.

droffset · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 12:49 pm Post subject:

Sadly I was born without a spellcheck gland.

Dan Lavin · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject:

Well, I've just about finished with my modded Synsonics and this seems like the best spot for electronic percusion lately. The sound mods are all by our very own RichardC64. I have added individual trigger ins so my TH Midi to Trigger unit can control it under midi. All I did was add a diode from the hot jack to the analog trig in pins on U3.

I apologize for the crappy sound samples. I do not use my digital recorder (Zoom MRS8) very often and the results are less than stellar. But anyway, it does give you a feel of how much more aggressive the sound is than the stock unit. Perfect for your next NIN ripoff. Wink

I still want to add individual outs for each voice......... because I want to buy a new mixer Very Happy

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droffset · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject:

That looks really cool Dan. I like how you have your controls on top there. The audio is cool too.

After I get done with some other stuff that's going on I'll be able to start building again. Just need a break.

richardc64 · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:07 am Post subject:

State Machine · Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:08 am Post subject:

Nice work guys. (Following the thread with interest) Cool

Bill

droffset · Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:33 pm Post subject:

Just a recap of some progress since the last post here.

16 Step Sequencer complete!

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upDwnSeqBuild05 by drOffset, on Flickr

Cynare complete!

cynare panel by drOffset, on Flickr

droffset · Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 12:03 pm Post subject:

Hello again!
So anyway, I've made some progress on this...

The 3 Coron DS8 modules now live in this very sturdy box and will be a standalone 9v battery device because I felt the sound wasn't as punchy as I was hoping for. Fully functional. It needs knobs and maybe a little single supply mixer.

Diy synth by S G, on Flickr

I've added a Quad Bass++ to the equation and they currently live in this box, which is only temporary. Populated and all parts are collected, it needs a panel, wiring, and knobs.

Diy synth by S G, on Flickr

This is the case where the final drum synth will live. It used to hold a realistic replica arm for medical training. I got it at a carboot sale so the arm's current whereabouts are unknown.

Diy synth by S G, on Flickr

I will use the 4U CW standard described here, because a nice 1" grid makes sense to my brain.

Rough draft of what's going in.
CGS Synare | Quad Bass++ | 2x Thomas Henry MPS | Gate to Trigger | uZeus power.

drumSynthMay2017 by S G, on Flickr
And then maybe purchase a small external mixer for them to come together. I don't know, should I embed a mixer into one of those small pockets?

So yes, it evolves and progresses.