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Here's how to build and use the MicroDexed #diy #synthesizer based on a #teensy 4.1 microcomputer, plus a short demo improvisation. This kit will give you 2 virtual DX7 FM synthesizers, one virtual analog synth, a drum computer, an electric piano, a powerful sequencer and effects in one small, portable box (if you care to build the box). Table of contents: 00:00 intro 00:22 hello 01:04 list of required parts 02:47 software needed 03:06 software setup, library setup 03:47 setting up the project for compiling and flashing 04:25 assembling the hardware 04:49 connecting the screen 05:22 adding a USB port to the Teensy 06:09 connecting the encoders 06:32 general UI workflow 07:15 browsing some sounds: Dexed 07:46 MicroSynth 08:12 Drums 08:36 MDA E-Piano 09:46 internal effects 10:23 quick note on audio quality 10:46 the sequencer: song editor, chains and patterns 11:44 pattern editor - drum track 13:23 adding a MicroSynth track 14:45 shoutout to nexuslabs @positionhigh 15:14 adding a chord track 16:21 mute matrix 16:36 important things to consider 17:10 short demo track using all the onboard instruments 19:42 bye-bye Software needed: MicroDexed: Arduino Development Kit: Teensyduino: Follow @positionhigh 's channel for more news on this project Hardware needed: Teensy 4.1 Teensy Audio Shield Touch Screen Breadboard Wires OTG cable SD Card Audio adapter cable USB 2.0 extension 5 pin encoders Korg Nanokey 2 Join us on Woody Piano Shack's Discord server: Get 7% off on DistroKid with this link Shop a Huge Selection of Synths and Drum Machines at ! Here's what I have in my setup at the moment. Want to have that, too? Please use the followings links and support me: Yamaha EX5 ex5 Kasser Synths Arcade MPC One, Novation PEAK, Reface DX, Strymon Nightsky, Strymon Volante, Strymon Iridium, Zoom MS 70 CDR, Korg NanoKontrol 2, Korg NanoKey, Akai EWI USB, Zoom R24, Zoom H5, Yamaha MT7: Some bands / artists I've been following for a long time are (among others) Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, Pet Shop Boys, Archive, A-Ha, Yes, Porcupine Tree, John Mellencamp, Jean-Michel Jarre, Metallica, Peter Gabriel and Perturbator. So my music will kind of sound like those (without ever reaching the greatness of those artists, of course). :-)
