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ByteBeat Synth

BT110 is a standalone synthesizer based on bytebeat synthesis. You can edit your own formula, save it and explor the bytebeat universe. You can also sampling a sequence to modify more parameters as the begining, the end and the speed. The sequencer mode will allow you to load different formulas on the eaches 16 steps and play with many parameters too.

We consider the BT110 as a fun experiment tool around this rare kind of synthesis. The case is 3D printed as the keycaps and knobs. That's why the surface is irregular.

On the side there are development pins to allow some module like more control, video output, analog signal processing... So much things are possible. We are open to many advice or idea. Moreover updating the device is possible remotely so the software can constantly evolve !!

Now available at

frontside bt110

Specifications

Hardware

  • USB-C 5V power supply
  • Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
  • MIDI DIN Input for sync with external gear
  • PS/2 Input for faster controls with keyboard
  • 128x64 OLED screen
  • Audio stereo jack 3,5mm
  • 1 volume potentiometer
  • 2 high quality clickable 360° potentiometers
  • 8 buttons
  • Development pins (GND, 3.3V, 7 GPIO including RX/TX and SCL/SDA)
  • Dimensions: 130mm x 120mm

Software

  • Editor - edit a bytebeat formula on the fly
  • Sampler - sample an edited bytebeat formula gives controls on it
  • Sequencer - sequence bytebeat formulas on 16 steps with midi clock sync
  • 8bit depth - 8Khz sample rate audio output
  • 30 user save slots formulas
  • 30 static formulas included

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Louis PENALVA & Xavier LAUFENBERG 2024