Atari Punk Console : Short Review : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)

Описание: Atari Punk Console : Short Review : Vaemi (Standalone Synthesizer)

VAEMI Standalone Synthesizer: Atari Punk Console

VAEMI's Atari Punk Console features a circuit design that operates with two oscillators and the modulation between these oscillators. Based on the "Stepped Tone Generator" circuit developed by Forrest M. Mims III in the early 1980s, this design is one of the significant milestones in electronic music history.
Thanks to the two oscillators, it offers the possibility to select harmonic degrees based on the fundamental frequency. This feature allows users to create melodic arpeggios.
In this synthesizer by VAEMI, the oscillators' frequencies are made light-sensitive. With LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensors, it is possible to modify the frequencies of the oscillators with light levels. This feature enables the device to be used interactively. Additionally, when the LDRs are off, touching them introduces your body resistance into the circuit, effectively making them function as LFOs. There are ON/OFF buttons available to control the opening and closing functions of the LDRs, allowing you to control the light sensitivity as desired.
The device offers different options for the user to choose the continuity of the sound: you can select between a button-controlled mode or a drone mode that continuously produces sound. You can control the sound level using the VCA CV input, which integrates easily with your other instruments. There is also a master volume control potentiometer to adjust the overall sound level.
A button is provided to control the filter's on/off function, allowing for the filtration of high frequencies from the sound.
It has 3.5mm jack inputs and outputs with CV (Control Voltage) inputs, making it easy to play with a keyboard or sequencer. The control inputs work between 0-5V, and each control input is protected.
The power requirement can be met with a 9V-18V adapter or a portable battery.
VAEMI offers this product both as a finished product and as DIY (Do It Yourself) kits.

Atari Punk Console Features
Two oscillators: Allows the selection of harmonic degrees based on the fundamental frequency.
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) sensors: Provides the ability to change the oscillator frequencies with light levels.
Interaction with body resistance when LDRs are off: Touching the LDRs makes them function as an LFO.
LDR ON/OFF buttons: Control the ldr.
Mode Selection: Choose between a button-controlled mode or a drone mode that continuously produces sound.
Master Volume Potentiometer: Adjust the overall sound level.
Filter on/off button: Allows the filtering of sound.
Three CV inputs:
CV input for Oscillator 1.
CV input for Oscillator 2.
VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) CV input.
3.5 mm jack inputs and outputs: Facilitates integration with CV (Control Voltage) inputs.

Power source: Can be powered by a 9V-18V adapter or a portable battery.
Completed product and DIY kit options: Both pre-assembled sets and DIY kits for users to build their own instruments.


Website:
https://en.vaemi.net/product-page/ata...

Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1852008746

Reverb.com:
https://reverb.com/item/86841592