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own synthesizer

We've created a platform for synth design, so you could build your perfect synth, drum machine, or effects!
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Simple is a platform for synth design. Made for musicians and makers who want to build their own instruments!

DIY kit

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The Simple kit includes everything you need to get started building your own digital instrument.

Community

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We’re a learning community of musicians, makers, engineers and designers. Got a question while programming your synth? Drop it on our Discord server and let's figure it out together!

Video courses

Launching in Q4 2022
Starting with the fundaments of sound design and programming, soldering and moving towards analog circuits and complex concepts in synth design.
This is Simple.
Simple kit
explained in 3 steps

01.
Modular interface

How does your ideal interface look like? The Simple board is modular. You can place knobs, switches and jack sockets anywhere you like. Create the perfect interface for your instrument in minutes!

02.
Work with any microcontroller

The socket for the microcontroller has 48 pins. You can connect a Teensy 4.1, a Daisy Seed, an Arduino Nano or any other microcontroller you wish (in this tiny format).

03.
Designed for efficient synth prototyping

Each component requires just a single wire to work. Simply place your potentiometer, switch or jack in one of the 80 sockets and use the patch bay to connect it to your microcontroller.

04.
Bonus!

We said 3 steps, but just one more thing.

Simple is powered through USB, which is awesome! But, if you wanna add an additional analog circuit to it, you can. There's a little perfboard to help you patch external circuits. With a little bit of creativity you could even make it Eurorack compatible!

PS. The copper pads inside the logo are actually connected to VCC and GND, so you can literally patch into the logo!
Simple is a community effort. Here are some official Simple instruments currently in development:

simple instruments

Currently in development by members
Digital drummer by Roey Tsemah & Chris Ball
Simple + Teensy 4.1
Two voice mono synth by Roey Tsemah & Anne  Stegaru
Simple + Teensy 4.1
String feedback synth by Nick Donaldson
Simple + Daisy Seed
Dual looper by Roberto Noris
Simple + Daisy Seed

Choose your kit

Good to know: All revenues from Simple are invested back into the community, podcast and of course Simple 2.0

Simply brainless

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If you have a microcontroller already, this kit might be for you. Get started in minutes using the components below. .

Don't know what a Teensy or Daisy microcontrollers are?
Join us on Discord and we'll give you some resources! Here's a fundamental Teensy tutorial we've already prepared. More to come!
X6
Rogan knob S
X2
Rogan knob M
X2
Rogan knob L
X10
Potentiometers
X5
ON-OFF Switches
X6
Jack sockets

Simply packed!

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‍Including everything you need to get started! Knobs, pots, sockets, wires, jacks and microcontroller (either Daisy or Teensy).

Don't know what a Teensy or Daisy microcontrollers are?
Join us on Discord and we'll give you some resources! Here's a fundamental Teensy tutorial we've already prepared. More to come!
Microcontroller included
Daisy Seed / Teensy 4.1
X14
Rogan knob S
X4
Rogan knob M
X2
Rogan knob L
X20
Potentiometers
X10
ON-OFF Switches
X12
Jack sockets

Frequently asked questions

I have never soldered. Will this be a problem?

As a teacher I get that question a lot. You'd be surprised how easy it is. The kit includes the easiest parts to solder -pots, sockets and switches.

Which microcontroller is right for me?

If you're just getting started, the Teensy is a fantastic choice. It has a visual audio tool that we're using regularly for teaching basic synthesis and programming in academic courses. The downside is that Teensy 4.1 does not have a professional digital to analog converter. The sound quality is nice, but not premium.

The Daisy Seed is a great choice if you have a bit more experience with programming. It requires a little more setup time, but other than that it can be programmed with Arduino, Pure Data and Max MSP gen as well as C++. It sounds amazing, and many Eurorack manufacturers use it at the heart of their modules!

Is Simple Eurorack compatible?

It is 3U 42 HP, so Eurorack in mind. You can make it Eurorack compatible by adding a power circuit and level shifters for the inputs and outputs.

What is the Simple platform?

The sole purpose of the platform is to help musicians and makers design and build professional instruments. The Simple platform is built out of three parts - a community, educational resources and DIY kits.

When will the video courses be released?

The first video courses are planned to be released in Q4 of 2022

What will be taught in the video courses?

The first courses will cover the fundamentals of synthesis, programming, soldering and design. After we have the fundaments covered we'll add more courses based on community feedback and needs.

I'm a teacher, can I run a workshop using Simple?

Yes! Send an email to roey (@) synthux.academy