How To Make A Low-Budget, Lo-Fi Synthesizer
Reader Nick Culbertson shared this video, demonstrating how to make a simple, lo-fi $1 synth.
It’s based on a 555 timer module, which is the heart of the classic Atari Punk Console DIY noisemaker project.
Culbertson includes the mistakes he made in his video, so viewers can hopefully avoid making the same ones.
Video Summary:
“In this video, we’re building the cheapest and easiest synth ever using a 555 Timer module! It’s raw, lo-fi, and as you’ll see, not everything went according to plan.
From breadboarding the circuit to hacking the built-in trim pots, we’ll explore how to turn this simple chip into a tiny synth. Along the way, we’ll deal with torn traces, questionable soldering, and some happy accidents.
If you’re into DIY electronics, synths, or just making weird sounds then this one’s for you!”
