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= '''ArduTouch music synthesizer workshop -- Music Generation for Newbies''' =
= '''Music Generation for Newbies / Learn to Solder workshop -- ArduTouch music synthesizer''' =
[[Image:ArduTouch.jpg|center|500px|ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]]<br>
[[Image:ArduTouch.jpg|center|500px|ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]]<br>
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==''Anyone can learn to solder!''<br>''And anyone can learn to make music, sound (and noise!) with computer chips!''<br>All participants will easily learn all of this by making an '''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer]''' from a kit.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''For total beginners.'''<br><br>==
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This workshop will be given:<br>
<!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Day 3: Friday, 29-December, 13:00 - 15:30<br>-->
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TBD<br>
<br>
<span style="color:orange">'''NOTE:  You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at the Hardware Hacking Area.'''<br>
<br>
<br>


== Abstract ==
== Abstract: ==
[[File:ArduTouchWorkshopEMF.jpg|right|500px|ArduTouch workshop at EMF Camp 2018]]<br>


''Learn to solder together a cool, powerful music synthesizer,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and learn to make cool music, sound, and noise!''
<br><br><br>
[[File:ArduTouchWorkshopEMF.jpg|right|500px|ArduTouch workshop at EMF Camp 2018]]<br>
[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch] is an [https://github.com/maltman23/ArduTouch open source] '''Ardu'''ino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in '''touch''' keyboard, and with built-in speaker/amplifier.<br>


[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch] is an [https://github.com/maltman23/ArduTouch open source] Arduino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in touch keyboard, and with built-in speaker/amplifier.<br>
<br><br><br>
This workshop is for <span style="color:purple">'''''total newbies'''''</span> to '''learn to solder''' and make their own ArduTouch music synthesizer.<br>


This workshop is for '''''total newbies''''' to learn to solder and make their own ArduTouch music synthesizer.<br>
This workshop is for <span style="color:purple">'''''total newbies'''''</span> to '''learn the basics of how to make sound with computer chips.'''<br>


The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a way cool synthesizer.  And I will show you how to re-program it with other way cool (and totally different) synthesizers.<br>
The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a way cool synthesizer.  And I will show you how to re-program it with other way cool (and totally different) synthesizers, and how to make your own synthesizers.<br>


'''When''':<br>
'''When''':<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Day 3 (17-August, Thursday): 1:30pm - 4:00pm<br>
<!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Day 3 (December 29th, Friday): 1:00pm - 3:30pm-->
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TBD
 
== Full Description: ==
'''Learn to solder''' by making a way-cool, powerful music synthesizer, and<br>
'''learn how to make cool music, sound, (and noise!) with computer chips'''<br>
(The fancy word for making sound with a computer chip is ''Digital Signal Processing'' or ''DSP'').<br>
<br>
'''[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch]''' is an open hardware '''Ardu'''ino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in '''Touch''' Keyboard, and with built-in speaker/amplifier. It is a really nice performing musical instrument.<br>
<br>
This workshop is for '''total newbies''' to learn to solder.<br>
This workshop is for '''total newbies''' to make their own ArduTouch music synthesizer and learn to make music, sound (and noise!) with computer chips. Attendees take their completed synthesiser home at the end of the workshop.<br>
<br>
The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a way cool synthesizer. And I will show you how to re-program it with other way cool (and totally different) synthesizers, as well as how to make your own synthesizers.<br>
<br>
<br>
For ages 10 - 100.<br>
<br>
<br>
Taught by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman].<br>
<br>
<br>
[[File:ArduTouchWorkshop36C3.jpg|left|500px|ArduTouch workshop at 36C3]]<br>
'''''Optional''': Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.<br> Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.''


== Full Description ==
'''Materials costs'''<br>
Participants will all learn to solder and make an ArduTouch music synthesizer from a kit. I guarantee it will work when you're done!<br>
The workshop is free, but if you would like to partake in the hands-on aspects of the workshop, Mitch will have ArduTouch kits for '''€35'''.<br>
''Optional'': USB-Serial Cable for re-programming ArduTouch (and many other projects): 5 €.'''


The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a really nice music synthesizer (a 4-voice sawtooth waveform generator) -- called "Thick", that makes super phat sounds.<br>
== Workshop Itinerary ==
An ArduTouch Arduino library is available for programming in more super nice synthesizers, with lots and lots of features. The library also comes with many way cool example synthesizer sketches that also serve as a tutorial for making your own ArduTouch synthesizers (which are Arduino sketches).<br>
* Intro to music synthesis


ArduTouch currently has 10 totally different synthesizers available! Synth sounds include way beautiful to metal to noise to drones, drum/bass machine sequencer, to spacey psychedelic music or harsh musical sounds, . . .
* Basics of making sound with computer chips (Digital Signal Processing)
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<br>
For those who want to learn more, the documentation teaches the basics of Digital Signal Processing for audio generation.<br>


This workshop is for '''''total newbies'''''!
* Basics of using an Arduino


Taught by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman].
* Learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught tens of thousands of people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.


''[[User:Maltman23|Mitch]] gave a talk on his ArduTouch music synthesizer kit (including a tutorial on Digital Signal Process for total newbies) at [https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/hope/videos/178394812 The Circle of HOPE] and at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19HyMgVYKnA EMF Camp 2018].''
* How to re-program your ArduTouch music synthesizer to make lots of cool music, sounds, (and noise!)


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''What''': Make an [https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer]<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''What''': Make an [https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer]<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Day 3 (Thursday, August 17th)<br>
<!--&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': 1:00pm to 3:30pm, Day 3 (Friday, December 29th)<br>-->
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''When''': TBD<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Where''': Hardware Hacking Area (see Map, below)<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun making the ArduTouch music synthesizer Ages 10 to 100<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Who''': Anyone and everyone can have fun making the ArduTouch music synthesizer Ages 10 to 100<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Max #''': 15 participants'''<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Max #''': 50 participants -- <span style="color:orange">'''''This workshop will fill up, so please do arrive early!'''''</span><br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Cost''': €35 for materials -- (€40 if you also want a USB-Serial cable for re-programming the ArduTouch).<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Cost''': €35 for materials -- (€40 if you also want a USB-Serial cable for re-programming the ArduTouch)<br>


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Instructor''':  [[User:maltman23|Mitch]]
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Instructor''':  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Altman Mitch Altman]


&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''website:''' [https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''website:''' [https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]<br>


<span style="color:orange">'''Buy a kit to guarantee a seat, or come by early! (And please do arrive early, regardless!)'''</span><br>
<br>
'''''Optional''':  Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.<br> Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.''


== Links ==
== Links: ==
[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]<br>
[https://cornfieldelectronics.com/cfe/projects.php#ardutouch ArduTouch music synthesizer kit]<br>
[http://www.arduino.cc/ Ardiuno website]<br>
[http://www.arduino.cc/ Ardiuno website]<br>
[https://github.com/maltman23/ArduTouch ArduTouch Github page]<br>
[https://github.com/maltman23/ArduTouch ArduTouch Github page]
 
==Contact==
'''Mitch Altman''': <mitch AT CornfieldElectronics DOT com><br>
'''DECT''': 2676 (CORN)
 
== Map ==
[[File:37C3_Hardware_Hacking_Area.jpg|600px|left|Location of Hardware Hacking Area (in Hall 3)]]

Latest revision as of 19:48, 9 November 2024

Music Generation for Newbies / Learn to Solder workshop -- ArduTouch music synthesizer

ArduTouch music synthesizer kit
ArduTouch music synthesizer kit



Anyone can learn to solder!
And anyone can learn to make music, sound (and noise!) with computer chips!
All participants will easily learn all of this by making an ArduTouch music synthesizer from a kit.

        For total beginners.


This workshop will be given:
   TBD

NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at the Hardware Hacking Area.

Abstract:

ArduTouch workshop at EMF Camp 2018
ArduTouch workshop at EMF Camp 2018





ArduTouch is an open source Arduino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in touch keyboard, and with built-in speaker/amplifier.




This workshop is for total newbies to learn to solder and make their own ArduTouch music synthesizer.

This workshop is for total newbies to learn the basics of how to make sound with computer chips.

The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a way cool synthesizer. And I will show you how to re-program it with other way cool (and totally different) synthesizers, and how to make your own synthesizers.

When:
   TBD

Full Description:

Learn to solder by making a way-cool, powerful music synthesizer, and
learn how to make cool music, sound, (and noise!) with computer chips
(The fancy word for making sound with a computer chip is Digital Signal Processing or DSP).

ArduTouch is an open hardware Arduino-compatible music synthesizer kit with a built-in Touch Keyboard, and with built-in speaker/amplifier. It is a really nice performing musical instrument.

This workshop is for total newbies to learn to solder.
This workshop is for total newbies to make their own ArduTouch music synthesizer and learn to make music, sound (and noise!) with computer chips. Attendees take their completed synthesiser home at the end of the workshop.

The ArduTouch comes pre-programmed with a way cool synthesizer. And I will show you how to re-program it with other way cool (and totally different) synthesizers, as well as how to make your own synthesizers.

For ages 10 - 100.

Taught by Mitch Altman.

Optional: Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.
Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Materials costs
The workshop is free, but if you would like to partake in the hands-on aspects of the workshop, Mitch will have ArduTouch kits for €35.
Optional: USB-Serial Cable for re-programming ArduTouch (and many other projects): 5 €.

Workshop Itinerary

  • Intro to music synthesis
  • Basics of making sound with computer chips (Digital Signal Processing)
  • Basics of using an Arduino
  • Learn to solder. Don't let this scare you! I've taught tens of thousands of people to solder, most of whom have never made anything before in their lives. It is actually a very easy skill to learn. It is also very useful.
  • How to re-program your ArduTouch music synthesizer to make lots of cool music, sounds, (and noise!)

Summary

     What: Make an ArduTouch music synthesizer
     When: TBD
     Where: Hardware Hacking Area (see Map, below)
     Who: Anyone and everyone can have fun making the ArduTouch music synthesizer Ages 10 to 100
     Max #: 50 participants -- This workshop will fill up, so please do arrive early!
     Cost: €35 for materials -- (€40 if you also want a USB-Serial cable for re-programming the ArduTouch)

     Instructor: Mitch Altman

     website: ArduTouch music synthesizer kit

Buy a kit to guarantee a seat, or come by early! (And please do arrive early, regardless!)

Optional: Bring your laptop if you want to go home with the free Arduino software installed on it.
Arduino software runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Links:

ArduTouch music synthesizer kit
Ardiuno website
ArduTouch Github page

Contact

Mitch Altman: <mitch AT CornfieldElectronics DOT com>
DECT: 2676 (CORN)

Map

Location of Hardware Hacking Area (in Hall 3)
Location of Hardware Hacking Area (in Hall 3)