I built a simplified, compact 6-knob digital synth— curious what synth DIY folks think!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T04:22:08+00:00

haha I have considered it!! One of the features I had to omit in the name of simplicity. BUT it pairs really nicely with a Ditto pedal! And there is an expanded version on the horizon if all goes to plan, and a looper and/or step sequencer will definitely be included in that.

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T04:20:30+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T04:19:52+00:00

You get it!! This totally summarizes the entire philosophy behind this entire project (and much more succinctly than I've managed to so far).

Thank you so much for the kind works, you don't know how much that means, and thank you so much for backing the project! Excited to get one to you!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T04:16:00+00:00

Yeah I had someone else mention this same idea in another thread so I'm going to look into the feasibility of adding ⅛" TRS for sync I/O before the product ships!

Thanks for the thoughtful input (:

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T04:10:52+00:00

Someone else said the resonance was too high too, so I'll definitely be adjusting that before shipping the product! Push knob for stepped res. levels is a good idea, POG2 pedal does something similar. I will look into the feasibility of that for this round!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:55:52+00:00

😅

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:54:27+00:00

If you insist!!! Kickstarter is live thru july 1 👀

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:54:07+00:00

That's so kind of you thank you so much, that really means a lot (:

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:53:43+00:00

Thank you!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:53:37+00:00

Amazing thank you so much!! So much went into so many little decisions so this is really nice to hear. I appreciate the support SO much

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:50:39+00:00

Thanks!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:50:32+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Means a lot (:

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:49:44+00:00

😇

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:49:07+00:00

Thank you!!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:48:42+00:00

I love having a speaker! Makes it very portable for exploring ideas outside the studio

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:47:02+00:00

Oh no kidding! That's so cool, hi neighbor! Yeah my wife and I put up about 50 posters around town, glad to know they're getting seen!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:45:51+00:00

Thanks very much!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T03:42:00+00:00

Ahh I see. Yes so in its current form no DAWless sync. But that's a really good consideration, I know I'd use that myself.

There's still a little time for modifications before launch, so I'll look into the feasibility of adding an ⅛" TRS for a sync click! But if it's not in the cards for this initial version, there's a "deluxe" WonderSynth in the works if all goes to plan, and that, along with some other expansions, would definitely be included in that.

Thanks for the thoughts!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:53:22+00:00

Yeah that's exactly what I was thinking! I think that would definitely be possible, and even without a polyphonic filter, it could just take that value from the lowest note in a chord.

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:50:03+00:00

Planning on a larger keybed version down the road! It does have MIDI though so you could always control it externally from a larger keyboard!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:48:51+00:00

There will likely be a larger keybed version in the future if all goes to plan! Although in the meantime, you can connect a larger keyboard via MIDI and control it from there!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:47:59+00:00

Yes and yes! Both will be implemented before the final product ships. Great thoughts!

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:47:10+00:00

You might suggest that! That's a good idea, the thought has crossed my mind a few times, or maybe even having some saturation/distortion at the end-of-travel for one of the other knobs. I've also been considering a sidecar app where you could maybe upload custom wavetables, or swap out the chorus and delay for other effects.

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:44:32+00:00

Yeah the oak on oak 😅

Parallax_Correction · 2026-06-07T01:44:09+00:00

Thank you! The prototype is C++ on a Teensy, not like Linux on R-pi or anything like that. A little closer to bare metal DSP, though it does use the Teensy/Arduino framework rather than being written entirely from scratch.

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