This pink programmable mini synth module from Patchworks is a programmable modular synthesiser and signal processing system which allows you to decide what the hardware does. You want a filter module? Turn your Patchblock into one! You want a crazy sounding bass line synth with built-in arpeggiator? Make it so! With a life that began in 2013 thanks to a massive Kickstarter campaign, these units are now available at Store DJ.
Patchblocks provides an empty canvas and your imagination fills it. The included free software lets you to program your hardware module the way that works for you. This is done via a ‘visual programming language’ - in other words, you don't have to go into 100% geek mode and write codes to make it happen. Visual programming is easy, you choose from a variety of low level sound processing elements and combine their functions by connecting them with virtual cables. It's a bit like a modular synthesiser, but in software.
Your library of software modules includes signal generators and processors (e.g. oscillators, filters, delays etc.), signal routing options and even modules for algorithmic composition. The editor lets you emulate how your patch will sound, and once you're happy with it, you can upload it to your Patchblock hardware simply by connecting it via USB. Once programmed you can unplug the Patchblock and jam away. This unit is supplied with 1 x Patch Blocks module, mini USB cable and 3.5 mm stereo cable.
Features
- Colour: pink
- Visual programming drag and drop
- Freely programmable
- Construction of complex sound machines possible
- 3.5mm stereo input
- 3.5mm stereo output
- To connect digital input and output interface to patch blocks directly
- Built-in lithium-polymer battery, rechargeable via USB
- 2 freely assignable knobs
- 2 freely programmable buttons with programmable LED
- USB interface