NAND Gate Noise Synths!
Lots of New Stuff! – lots of NAND Synths and even finally tackled one of the Alesis HR-16’s I purchased from the estate of George Powell formerly of Pure Prairie League.
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Hex Schmitt Synth Calculator
Hex Schmitt Synth Calculator After building out the Fuzz Calculators I decided I wanted a helper to calculate the capacitor and resistor combos for simple hex-schmitt oscillators. These calculations are especially helpful when building polyphonic synths, and stuff that isn’t just a random noise source.
Sound Urchin Composer #005
Sound Urchin Composer series instruments are always a little different They all feature resonant bowls, tiered threaded rods, and the Sound Urchin pre-amplifier circuit but vary based on what is available. #005 features a 5″ Urchin giving ample access to a resonant bowl that was harvested from an industrial fire alarm, it also features our … Read more
Sound Urchin COLONY – now available
NEW from POTAR Design! The latest in Sound Urchin technology, the COLONY. Three urchins perched at different heights, affecting both pitch and tone. More Details The Sound Urchin is a vibratory sound generator, kinda like a kalimba but weirder. The COLONY has 3 urchins at different heights, varying the sound they produce when plucked. 1/4″ … Read more
Croaker and other underwater sounds
Winchester Sound (POTAR) · Croaker fish recorded with Hydrophones – San Gabriel River – Sep. 11 2024
Had some server issue but I am back!
I had some serious server issues last month but POTAR Design Devices is back! Everything is running smooth, transactions are secure, and I have something new to offer. The newest POTAR one-off, Golden Urchin Bells. Limited Edition : 1 of 1 in this format How do you play it? You can strum or pick the … Read more
Field Recording: Contact mics attached to trees
Video of a sound experiment using contact mics attached to tree branches while wind is blowing.