Best Synth DIY tools

…or “16 surprising synth DIY tools that will make your builds shine “* * most clickable header due to blogging specialists   Some time ago I was looking for tools which can boost my synth DIY into the next level. I watched countless YouTube videos like “Top 10 best tools for DIY” and 99% of […]

Scope with protoboard

Korg Volca Modular and Arduino

Introduction As Korg Volca Modular prices dropped recently to around 100 euro, it became a great and quite cheap introduction into the World of Voltage Controlled Modular Synthesizers. With additional Arduino and few components, you can ensure yourself many nights of modulation heaven (or hell, it all depends). So, how to connect Arduino to Volca […]

Korg Microkorg repair?

Nobody reads labels It must have happened, I just waited. When I was enjoying playing Bomberman in another part of the city, my girlfriend decided to hit some tunes on my old, trusted Microkorg. When I returned home, she seemed scared. I asked, what happened. She replied, something happened to my synthesizer, it behaves strangely. […]

Casio VL-1 secrets

How I got my Casio VL-1? At the end of year 2017 I went to a flea marked in Poznan where I live (or rather Flohmarkt, 90% of stuff there comes from Germany anyway). On one of stands I noticed a Casio VL-1 in good condition, working and with battery cover (but without protective sleeve). […]