MICRODEXED - DIY 80s home studio in a nutshell
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 Published On Premiered Jun 16, 2022

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: https://codeberg.org/positionhigh/Mic...
Arduino Development Kit: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
Teensyduino: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_downlo...
Follow @positionhigh 's channel for more news on this project

Hardware needed:
Teensy 4.1 https://amzn.to/3N05kPf
Teensy Audio Shield https://amzn.to/39q3r0G
Touch Screen https://amzn.to/3mRkPP5
Breadboard https://amzn.to/3MYTQLY
Wires https://amzn.to/3OlV7Ot
OTG cable https://amzn.to/3OdFsR6
SD Card https://amzn.to/3MWXu94
Audio adapter cable https://amzn.to/3tG0Jey
USB 2.0 extension https://amzn.to/3NYBR9P
5 pin encoders https://amzn.to/3zFbpxC
Korg Nanokey 2 https://thmn.to/thoprod/268270?offid=...

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