I’ve posted these units before but I thought it would be a good idea to make a separate thread for them since I’ve just finished cleaning up the code and writing a nice README with more details.
I present Simple Synthesizers!
It’s a collection of saw-based synths that can be used for all kinds of things and, most importantly, creating polyphony on your ER-301.
These units are created using the Middle Layer SDK which means they require only a tiny amount of CPU compared to their equivalent UI based patch. This means they can be used quickly and cheaply as a base for more complex creations or even as a zero-effort sound source when searching for inspiration.
Any and all feedback is appreciated, including ideas for improvements or new features. I’ve had a lot of fun playing around with it and I’ve left a couple of patch ideas in the documentation.
As for future improvements, here are some ideas I’ve had so far:
- A̶ ̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶a̶ ̶s̶i̶n̶g̶l̶e̶ ̶g̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶v̶o̶i̶c̶e̶s̶. Don’t need it.
- A̶ ̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶a̶ ̶"̶r̶o̶u̶n̶d̶ ̶r̶o̶b̶i̶n̶"̶ ̶g̶a̶t̶e̶.
- A̶ ̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶s̶ ̶s̶i̶n̶g̶l̶e̶-̶c̶y̶c̶l̶e̶ ̶o̶s̶c̶i̶l̶l̶a̶t̶o̶r̶s̶ ̶i̶n̶s̶t̶e̶a̶d̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶s̶a̶w̶ ̶w̶a̶v̶e̶s̶.̶
- A̶ ̶v̶e̶r̶s̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶u̶s̶e̶s̶ ̶t̶r̶i̶a̶n̶g̶l̶e̶ ̶o̶s̶c̶i̶l̶l̶a̶t̶o̶r̶s̶.̶
I love the fact that all of this stuff is possible with some lines of code.
so it’s a big jump in complexity ha
