WELCOME ON ACX Synth
(formerly ACSynth)
A SDIY (Synthesizers Do It Yourself) Web site
- a
MIDI CV/Gate to pilot analogical synthesizer from any MIDI device.
- a CV recorder, a kind of pseudo analogical sequencer easy to build but allowing you to create very interesting effects.
- a very accurate and easy to use
Master Clock.
- a double Quantizer
with MIDI Output which can be used as CV To MIDI.
- a Parametric Equalizer
which is a simplified copy of the famous Moog SPPE-1
- a Voltage Controled Amplifier (VCA) built whith
a THAT IC
- a Double Glide (Portamento)
- a simple +5V
Power Supply
NEW : PCB and programmed
PIC avaliable !
Building your own synthesizers is a dream for many but hard to realize.
Amateurs often have little resources and tools. This was my case in
the fall of 2007, when I decided to start building one. I visited
many SDIY sites for basic knowledge. I would like to thank
Yves
Usson for his wonderful site that jump started the whole experience.
As my project progressed, I acquired knowledge and skills. I was soon able
to create my own modules - this is the proof that it is not as
difficult as one might think! I then decided to give back to the
community and create this site. It contains all information needed
for the module building ( schemes, PCB, Firmware) as well as advises
coming from my own experience.
The modules described in this web site have have the following
characteristics:
1 - They are all beginner's modules. I should be able to build them
too, right? "-)
2- They are cheap.
3- They have a professional quality. They are reliable enough to be
used on the scene or in a studio. For instance, the MIDI CV/Gate
uses a 12 bits converter more precise than most products on the
market.
For the moment, I propose these modules :
I hope many will come to this site and even more will jump into the
wonderful SDIY adventure!
It is not always
easy to find the right
components, to achieve the
PCB, or to
program the microcontrollers.
That is why kits are
now available
for most modules.
For more information and
pricing, please visit
the
ACX Kits
section.
In addition, CHOK
who specializes
in the repair and
upgrading of
vintage synthesizers can also
build modules
on request. See details
in the
ACX Kits
section.
The modules can be build freely for
personal usage or training. The software is considered as
'Freeware'. It is provided as is and without warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied.
Permission is granted to use, modify, or redistribute this software
so long as it is not sold or exploited for profit.
That being said, commercial usage of schemes and software needs my authorization.