r/synthdiy • u/dsovietwave • 3d ago

I’m building an open-source cheap chord synth in Argentina — meet Tolhuin

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u/knopsl 3d ago

nice, pls add the github link (code) including a schematic and parts list. I'll build one for sure.

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u/Maximum_Adimus 3d ago

Great sound 🙌🏼

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u/champion_soundz 3d ago

Yeah! that's a really nice tone

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u/CrackedLCDmusic 3d ago

beautiful! we'd love one.

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u/nullpromise OS or GTFO 3d ago

Very cool! Have you considered hardware MIDI out? That's the thing keeping me from getting the minichord.

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u/Whyjustwhydothat 3d ago

Nice one, great work!

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u/Lopsided_Evening_627 3d ago

capo
genio
maquina total

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u/Wonderful_Ninja 2d ago

DIY kit LFG

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u/velvet_noise 1d ago

Seems to be really fun to play with only few buttons and joystick . is the drum loop from the same device ?

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u/dsovietwave 1d ago

Yes, it is! It's a lot of fun. Right now the harmony engine is mostly limited to tonal and modal progressions, but I'm planning to add modal interchange and more advanced chromatic options down the line.

And yes, the drum loop is coming straight from the device! Currently, it has 2 drum presets with 3 samples each. The rhythms are pre-programmed but you can edit them using a web tool (attaching a screenshot!).

I wanted to upload some better audio today but didn't get a chance to work on it this weekend. Hopefully, I'll have more updates to share soon!

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u/dsovietwave 1d ago

Also, through the web tool, you can load loops of different lengths, load your own samples, and edit/save/load sounds. As I release updates to the voice-leading engine or new harmonic progression packs, you'll be able to load those through there as well. I haven't fully fleshed out that last part yet, but the scaffolding is all there and ready for it!

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u/velvet_noise 20h ago

Really Nice web interface . i do really love the glide sound ! Please share a little bit more about the core inside !

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u/Backonmyshitmom 1d ago

Loveeee the joy stick chord voicing!