ByteBeat Synth

picture of frontside bt110

Description

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 !!

Specifications

Hardware

  • USB-C 5V power supply
  • Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller
  • 128x64 OLED screen
  • MIDI DIN Input for sync with external gear
  • MIDI USB Input for sync with computer
  • PS/2 Input for faster controls with keyboard
  • 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 x ?mm

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

Louis PENALVA & Xavier LAUFENBERG 2024