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Build a Bytebeat synth with an Arduino!

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Build a Bytebeat synth with an Arduino!

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Build a Bytebeat synth with Arduino
Bytebeats are audio generated by mathematical equations. They sound like noisy, drunken 8bit chiptunes.

This project uses an Arduino as a bytebeat synth. I used a Nano, you could use a few other Arduino like the project as is should work with Arduino Nano, Uno, or Pro Mini. With some modification, it should work with Leonardo/Mico by adjusting some of the pins assignments.

Look at the project here: http://www.super-freq.com/glitchstorm-at-noisebridge/ Check this post for some demos of the final project.

What do you need to build this?
- Arduino Nano, Uno, or Pro Mini (Leonardo/Micro if you are willing sort out some changes.)
- A solderless breadboard
- LM386 (optional, you can leave this off but the output will be weaker.)
- 5 x 10k to 100k pots (4 pots if you don't use the LM386)
- 4 x 1k resistors
- 4 x LEDs
- Some capacitors
- 2 x momentary switches

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