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tanepiper 4 hours ago

I'm a 44 year old man and I would love this - for years I've tried to dabble with music with much lack of success - but this looks really fun to play with. Great job.

turbotim 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I've been messing around making a small web based project that does something similar if you're interested in trying a dabble: https://shantylab.com

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haldean 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

If you want a synth you can buy that has a similar playing style, you could check out the Modern Sounds Pluto: https://www.modernsounds.co/pluto (the original run is sold out but you can find them on ebay/reverb)

It's two of these 4-note step sequencers with some fun timing randomness. Similar to the OP's synth it uses knobs to set pitches but the knobs are picking notes from a specific key so they always sound good together. It's a lot of fun to play and doesn't require any musical knowledge!

bluGill 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The problem with music is you can't dabble. You need to dedicate half an hour per day for a few weeks before you reach the point where you are not terrible. You need years of dedicated practice before you can call yourself good. Finding that time is hard. Still making your own music is run and so I encourage you to press through.

exitb 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Not trying to get good is a liberating step. I never was and never will be good at music, but it’s still fun to play loud punk-ish tunes on a guitar, or twiddle the knobs on a faux-303, none of which requires years of your life.

fainpul 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

There are also free software synths and DAWs available. GarageBand is the obvious one if you use macOS. I had lots of fun with that and with NanoStudio on iPad. I also own a Pocket Operator, which is fun and very mobile, but a bit pricey.

0xMalotru 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Go grab a Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator, it's definitely worth a try ! I personally recommend the PO-33 (KO!), it is fun and easy to play with :)

semi-extrinsic 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The POs are fun to play with, but from experience I would much rather recommend getting a used mk1 Novation Circuit. For $150 - $200 you have a four track drum machine plus two tracks of a great synth engine, with a built in mixer and simple effects, midi in if you want to use a keyboard, and the thing is still compact and battery powered.