Looper/synth/drum thing
A custom-built Raspberry Pi-based live performance instrument combining a looper, synthesizer, and drum machine with physical controls.
What is Looper/synth/drum thing?
Raspberry-Pi-Looper-synth-drum-thing is a DIY hardware music instrument that runs a custom Pure Data audio patch on a Raspberry Pi. It combines a looper, synthesizer, and drum machine into a single portable unit, enabling musicians to create and manipulate layered sounds in real time during live performances. The project integrates physical controls like buttons, pots, sliders, and a drumpad for hands-on interaction.
Musicians, electronic music producers, and DIY enthusiasts interested in building custom hardware instruments for live performance or studio use. It's particularly suited for those comfortable with basic electronics, Raspberry Pi, and audio programming.
It offers a fully integrated, performance-tested hardware solution for live looping and synthesis that is customizable and open-source, unlike commercial all-in-one grooveboxes. The use of Pure Data allows for deep sound design flexibility, while the physical build provides immediate tactile control.
Overview
My first venture into raspberry pi stuff. Running a custom pure data patch I've been working on for a couple years on a Raspberry Pi 3. This project took a couple months and I'm still tweaking stuff here and there but it's pretty much complete, it even survived it's first live show!
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