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Positionhigh/MicroDexed-touch: a DX7 in a box, with a sequencer and tracker

39 points by rcarmo 2y ago

drpossum 2y ago
If you're into this kind of thing and don't want a hardware investment, check out dexed which is free and multiplatform with VST and AU plugins available. It's ultimately the software that this post is based on. Check out this for the plugin and a bunch of patches https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ FM Theory and Applications: By Musicians for Musicians by Chowning is also a good companion book to play around with this with.
- brudgers 2y ago
  I'm interested in FM. I bought Synclavier Go for iOS and use it on an older iPad. I also have it my iPhone (an eight). Cameron Jones was part of the development team. Anyway, Synclavier Go is amazing and only twenty bucks.
- 127 2y ago
  The posted solution is an entire groovebox, not just a single synth emulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkmqZVpW2Vg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkmqZVpW2Vg
JodieBenitez 2y ago
Commercial/non-free/beefed-up alternative: https://www.elektron.se/us/digitone-explorer https://www.elektron.se/us/digitone-explorer Blends an easy to program FM synth, an awesome sequencer, features of substractive synthesis, effects, sound card. (I' not affiliated with the brand, it's just my favorite electronic instrument ever).
- 127 2y ago
  A lot that you could achieve with a 50 cent RP2040, some memory and audio + MIDI interface (all in one PCB). Which costs more like 10 bucks instead of 1000.
  - JodieBenitez 2y ago
    Sure, let me know when you have them ready.
    - 127 2y ago
      It costs 10 to make, but how much are you willing to pay? If the development of the software stack makes any sense depends entirely on the profit and scale.
      - jefurii 2y ago
        According to Floyd Steinberg the parts, including the PCB and enclosure, cost around $200. Still a lot cheaper than the Digitone but not $10.
        JodieBenitez 2y ago
        Also, there's more than specs in an instrument. Elektron's workflow is well known and sought after for very good reasons. And it's still unmatched even though it's been known for 23 years now.

39 points by rcarmo 2y ago

If you're into this kind of thing and don't want a hardware investment, check out dexed which is free and multiplatform with VST and AU plugins available. It's ultimately the software that this post is based on. Check out this for the plugin and a bunch of patches https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ FM Theory and Applications: By Musicians for Musicians by Chowning is also a good companion book to play around with this with.

brudgers 2y ago
I'm interested in FM. I bought Synclavier Go for iOS and use it on an older iPad. I also have it my iPhone (an eight). Cameron Jones was part of the development team. Anyway, Synclavier Go is amazing and only twenty bucks.
127 2y ago
The posted solution is an entire groovebox, not just a single synth emulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkmqZVpW2Vg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkmqZVpW2Vg

JodieBenitez 2y ago

Commercial/non-free/beefed-up alternative: https://www.elektron.se/us/digitone-explorer https://www.elektron.se/us/digitone-explorer Blends an easy to program FM synth, an awesome sequencer, features of substractive synthesis, effects, sound card. (I' not affiliated with the brand, it's just my favorite electronic instrument ever).

127 2y ago
A lot that you could achieve with a 50 cent RP2040, some memory and audio + MIDI interface (all in one PCB). Which costs more like 10 bucks instead of 1000.
- JodieBenitez 2y ago
  Sure, let me know when you have them ready.
  - 127 2y ago
    It costs 10 to make, but how much are you willing to pay? If the development of the software stack makes any sense depends entirely on the profit and scale.
    - jefurii 2y ago
      According to Floyd Steinberg the parts, including the PCB and enclosure, cost around $200. Still a lot cheaper than the Digitone but not $10.
      - JodieBenitez 2y ago
        Also, there's more than specs in an instrument. Elektron's workflow is well known and sought after for very good reasons. And it's still unmatched even though it's been known for 23 years now.