Wiggler - Expressive Synth using Daisy Seed and Flexure

In this video I describe an expressive synthesizer I'm working on called the Wiggler. Here's what we cover:
0:00 - Intro Jam
0:26 - What are Expressive Synthesizers?
1:02 - Wiggler Overview
2:07 - Daisy Seed
2:25 - Flexure enables motion
3:09 - Hall Effect Sensor measures motion
4:00 - Build Process
5:15 - Synth Patch Breakdown
8:55 - Outro Jam
This is the first of many videos. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggested topics I can follow up on.
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  • @loopop
    @loopop Жыл бұрын

    Sounds and works great! Thanks for the walkthrough

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Loopop! I learned from the best! ;)

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually, now that I think about it, your continuumini video is where I first heard about expressive synths, so thanks again!

  • @tomasruzicka9835

    @tomasruzicka9835

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sound.workshop Looks like you could have a hard time using the wiggle by only touching the capacitive sensor. That's why you added the hot glue wedges I assume. If you want to make it as a product I would consider making the wiggle with as little resistance as possible and then allow configuring some artificial resistance in maybe with some clamps or something.

  • @gilgomush

    @gilgomush

    Жыл бұрын

    How many Flexes does it take to get the center of the univer- I mean until it breaks?

  • @dawnspies1974
    @dawnspies1974 Жыл бұрын

    Crossing my fingers that you decide to go open source with it instead. A lot of people without electronics knowledge would probably still be willing to buy it from you still.

  • @toddpeterson360
    @toddpeterson360 Жыл бұрын

    This has to be one of the best sounding DIY synths I have heard online!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It’s all about the expressive interface.

  • @toddpeterson360

    @toddpeterson360

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I showed my dad. It might be a .real game changer. You ought to try to get a patent (if you aren't already applying). I was awarded US # 9,024,168.

  • @gougav
    @gougav Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work ! Probably the best DIY synth I've seen in a long time, the essential is there, a great instrument doesn't need more features. I would love to see the programming in detail in a future video, and I would buy this for sure as a DIY kit, or a finished product with this form factor.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know Louis. And extra thanks for a video suggestion! I’ll make some programming videos in the future

  • @julisity6640

    @julisity6640

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@sound.workshop Awesome! I'm very interested.

  • @NeilMaron

    @NeilMaron

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool. Looking forward to your programming videos.

  • @BenjaminSmith-zy2xr
    @BenjaminSmith-zy2xr Жыл бұрын

    this is possibly the coolest synth build i have seen yet. I want to build one!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Benjamin!

  • @MartinMerven
    @MartinMerven Жыл бұрын

    I love what you've created, and I'm really excited to see what you'll share next!

  • @princequestly2218
    @princequestly2218 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing build. Next level.

  • @victormoncau5770
    @victormoncau5770 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! Can’t wait to follow your journey and best of luck along the way 🎉

  • @typebin
    @typebin Жыл бұрын

    amazing piece of art !

  • @michaelhu427
    @michaelhu427 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant demo. Super inspiring.

  • @henriquematias1986
    @henriquematias1986 Жыл бұрын

    really well done on the synth and on the patch and on the playing!! good stuff

  • @chrisw1462
    @chrisw1462 Жыл бұрын

    Nice use of linear Hall Effect sensors! Can't wait to see the next version.

  • @moogik1892
    @moogik1892 Жыл бұрын

    AMAAZING! A very expressive little Box, there!

  • @Beatboxing
    @Beatboxing Жыл бұрын

    Really love the sound this produces, awesome work. Can't wait to see the progress of turning this into a full-on product!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m going to need more video ideas if you have any requests let me know 👍

  • @g_niac
    @g_niac Жыл бұрын

    this is rad. it’s reassuring to know there are good ppl preserving the awesome potential of music via science and engineering! hoping more young artists’ promote stuff like this. nothing cooler than being able to share literally building an instrument. no plugin or software subscription model will ever be able to rival how cool it is to be able to say you built that sound. dood, thx for making this. solder on!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lovely comment! I really appreciate it. Yes I totally agree. That’s one thing that makes synthesizers so cool. You can dream up any instrument. And these days there are some pretty magical tools to build with.

  • @SynthuxAcademy
    @SynthuxAcademy Жыл бұрын

    This is so cool, Chris! Love the mechanical design and the expression it allows. And the video explanation, too. Really looking forward to see how the journey unfolds. Keep it up!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roey! 🎉

  • @inp1ace
    @inp1ace Жыл бұрын

    oh the sound! this is excellent, thank you for shring.

  • @richdecibels
    @richdecibels Жыл бұрын

    congratulations on a great build, thanks for the video and looking forward to see what comes next

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Working on v2 now

  • @shanepython
    @shanepython Жыл бұрын

    This is the best YT video I've viewed this month. :) Awesome!

  • @claussoegaard
    @claussoegaard Жыл бұрын

    Incredibly cool - I hope this video blows up!

  • @Ambr
    @Ambr Жыл бұрын

    I would buy this in a heartbeat. This is incredible, I love how expressive you can be with it its insane! Great work!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice, thanks for the encouragement. Ya I love how alive it sounds despite its simplicity. It’s all about the expressive input

  • @barnabydixon
    @barnabydixon Жыл бұрын

    Great work! Super informative video too 😀

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’ve been a fan of yours for years. Glad to see you here 🌈🌈

  • @flywittzbeats4008

    @flywittzbeats4008

    Жыл бұрын

    So the magnet sensor also acts as your fsr?? I need to read more into this. This is amazing! I always wondered why electromagnetism wasn’t implemented in fsr sensors, or resistant sensors

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@flywittzbeats4008 yes that’s one way to think of it. I would describe it this way: the magnet/Hall effect sensor pair is a position sensor, it measures the position of the flexure. The flexure has stiffness, which means I need to apply some force to travel some distance. So therefore in some sense I can estimate how much force the user is applying if I know the stiffness of the flexure

  • @AdamVanHine
    @AdamVanHine Жыл бұрын

    That is so cool! Great work!

  • @zoeyzhang9866
    @zoeyzhang9866 Жыл бұрын

    This is EPIC! Looking forward to the upcoming version!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the encouragement!

  • @muulwarf
    @muulwarf Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with everything! Great project and nice presentation so far. Also really cool seeing Barnaby Dixon and loopop here :)

  • @wati52
    @wati52 Жыл бұрын

    This is really neat, thanks for showing us.

  • @bishoy95
    @bishoy95 Жыл бұрын

    Just Awesome 🥰 And it sounds pretty gorgeous 😍🥰

  • @ThumpingThromnambular
    @ThumpingThromnambular Жыл бұрын

    I genuinely had the ideal for something like this as a teen, never even thought to learn. The engineering skills to make it though.

  • @VintageSynthesizerSolutions
    @VintageSynthesizerSolutions Жыл бұрын

    Amazing build, great job!

  • @sleet2k4
    @sleet2k4 Жыл бұрын

    good job dude, I‘m sold ❤

  • @RodHartzell
    @RodHartzell Жыл бұрын

    Dude! This is totally brilliant! I love it.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @schizophrenicghost
    @schizophrenicghost Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful concept!

  • @natec1
    @natec1 Жыл бұрын

    Wooo! Awesome project. I'm here for your jouney!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! More videos coming soon

  • @victor86zgz
    @victor86zgz Жыл бұрын

    Congrats, both on the product and video. Awesome use of hall effect sensor.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I’m really happy by the positive response

  • @jackisgoofingoff5510
    @jackisgoofingoff5510 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool project!

  • @dawn9340
    @dawn934010 ай бұрын

    Awesome work, that thing sounds really cool.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    10 ай бұрын

    thanks a lot!

  • @LXZone0
    @LXZone0 Жыл бұрын

    You got something here with alot of potencial. Hope to see more upgrades to this amazing machine.

  • @francesco10797
    @francesco10797 Жыл бұрын

    Wow great stuff!

  • @MaggieKeizai
    @MaggieKeizai Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a neat project! I want one.

  • @aiiaznsk8er
    @aiiaznsk8er Жыл бұрын

    this is a cool project, good luck!

  • @aBucketOfPuppies
    @aBucketOfPuppies Жыл бұрын

    I love this! Can't wait to see what happens with this channel!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the encouragement

  • @nanaandbump.
    @nanaandbump. Жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant, thanks for sharing! Great explanation too

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! I rolled the camera for 50 minutes and cut it down to 9.5.

  • @JeanDearCanada
    @JeanDearCanada Жыл бұрын

    Very, very cool project.

  • @geolectric_universe
    @geolectric_universe Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Good luck to you! I'll be checking in here and there.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @DarrylMcGee
    @DarrylMcGee Жыл бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @Synthikat
    @Synthikat Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Nice work.

  • @jans7237
    @jans7237 Жыл бұрын

    Great work!

  • @pedroeustache5511
    @pedroeustache551111 ай бұрын

    This is BRILLIANT!! Congrats for a great job!! "BRAVO"!!!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know. Stay tuned for more!

  • @Futt.Buckerson
    @Futt.Buckerson Жыл бұрын

    That is a great key design!

  • @Karl-P
    @Karl-P Жыл бұрын

    Sound amazing, nice and simple!

  • @Johnstone565
    @Johnstone565 Жыл бұрын

    That's some excellent work there ol buddy pal, keep it up

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Wiggler 5ever!

  • @nixonkutz3018
    @nixonkutz3018 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent design and construction. Your explanation is both basic enough for those new to music synthesis and also experienced synthers. Well done!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Great, I’m glad you liked it.

  • @Probbie
    @Probbie Жыл бұрын

    So awesome! Good luck with it..

  • @nathanherrold6887
    @nathanherrold6887 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice!

  • @AndroidFan238
    @AndroidFan238 Жыл бұрын

    So amazing 😮😊

  • @walrusbyte263
    @walrusbyte263 Жыл бұрын

    Super cool project!

  • @klausthaler1192
    @klausthaler1192 Жыл бұрын

    Very instructive!

  • @3THYBOI
    @3THYBOI Жыл бұрын

    what an amazing creation

  • @jonasluca9037
    @jonasluca9037Ай бұрын

    this is awesome! inspiring stuff, thanks for sharing!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure. Thanks for letting me know

  • @farrang
    @farrang Жыл бұрын

    So great. Please keep posted on production and when it becomes available!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Will do!

  • @jacobcrowley8207
    @jacobcrowley8207 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful expressiveness.

  • @thefourthknock-cristosgiot4081
    @thefourthknock-cristosgiot4081 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Love it !

  • @stefansynths
    @stefansynths Жыл бұрын

    Great work, both on the instrument and the video!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I actually filmed it 3 times. The video was too long until I realized my target audience is the daisy seed crowd, then I was able to cut out a lot of fat and assume a certain amount of familiarity by the viewer. On the third day of filming I rolled the camera for about 50 minutes to get these 10 minutes of good takes

  • @Lostxanfound
    @Lostxanfound Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing man, you are very smart!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement 👍

  • @SpikeBlighty
    @SpikeBlighty9 ай бұрын

    Amazing Synth. So expressive. Great job.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    9 ай бұрын

    thanks for letting me know! stick around to see me develop it into a product

  • @chimeforest
    @chimeforest Жыл бұрын

    This is really cool, I look forward to seeing where it goes =D

  • @beauhanson3318
    @beauhanson3318 Жыл бұрын

    This is INCREDIBLE

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Beau!

  • @AiMR
    @AiMR Жыл бұрын

    Very cool build!

  • @rackmountroomba
    @rackmountroomba Жыл бұрын

    well this thing is just incredible. so expressive.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, working on making more

  • @WACkZerden
    @WACkZerden Жыл бұрын

    amazing! nice work

  • @dosergiobr
    @dosergiobr Жыл бұрын

    Very nice project!! My respect

  • @jackvial5591
    @jackvial559111 ай бұрын

    Fantastic instrument! Thank you for the detailed walkthrough of how you built it.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    10 ай бұрын

    My pleasure, thanks for letting me know

  • @AllexBessa
    @AllexBessa Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work !!!!

  • @CallumRG
    @CallumRG Жыл бұрын

    very cool, good job!

  • @BrianMoreau
    @BrianMoreau Жыл бұрын

    Love the flex feature and how it came about. My projects tend to evolve by chance too,

  • @theblacksheephaven
    @theblacksheephaven Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I can't wait to see it on shelves everywhere.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope so! Thanks

  • @j0hmama
    @j0hmama8 ай бұрын

    I learned a bunch from this video. I've heard the terms, but seeing on the scope being described was really helpful.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    8 ай бұрын

    the visuals from scope helps a lot! Glad you appreciated it

  • @lumotroph
    @lumotroph Жыл бұрын

    Super cool!

  • @JackANDJude
    @JackANDJude Жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @sonicase
    @sonicase Жыл бұрын

    nice vid,..cool floating keybed

  • @rafapontello
    @rafapontello Жыл бұрын

    Really really awesome!

  • @DavisidMatius
    @DavisidMatius Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!, thanks for sharing

  • @craigsurette3438
    @craigsurette3438 Жыл бұрын

    Ye Gods ,this is frigging fantastic!!!

  • @aetry
    @aetry Жыл бұрын

    what a dope project!

  • @DOALTRONIC-Aldo_Amodei
    @DOALTRONIC-Aldo_Amodei Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! You have really done a formidable job with incredible and beautiful results! 👍💪👏👏👏👏👏

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the encouragement! More to come

  • @rowdyvoyeur
    @rowdyvoyeur Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Love it!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @diegodorado
    @diegodorado Жыл бұрын

    beautiful!

  • @evangray3420
    @evangray3420 Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how just adding the two dimensional expression control allows you to simulate brass so much more accurately using just a triangle wave, attack envelope and filter combo - no sampling required. If you were to market this as a product, it would probably help to either expand the sound engine a bit, or just do away with it and sell the control surface by itself. Amazing work! I'm glad I found this video.

  • @DECIMA1
    @DECIMA1 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing

  • @prashantdawar
    @prashantdawar Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content. Thats a lot of work spread around years.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks yes it has been a long time learning

  • @trevorcannie4826
    @trevorcannie4826 Жыл бұрын

    This is an awesome build. Never heard of the Daisy before but this will surely put me down a rabbit hole. Best of luck making it a product.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Maikshifter
    @Maikshifter Жыл бұрын

    This is pretty cool. And I had never heard of Daisy Seed before. Nice work.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @Gingerhousedesigns
    @Gingerhousedesigns Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!

  • @MarkusAliasCmn
    @MarkusAliasCmn2 ай бұрын

    fantastic! what a cool instrument you built.

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The video should v1. I’m bringing v3 to superbooth now! More videos to come

  • @robvanscheijndel
    @robvanscheijndel Жыл бұрын

    Nice work.

  • @lucien7904
    @lucien7904 Жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you for sharing this !!

  • @yzorgone
    @yzorgone Жыл бұрын

    very cool project. looking forward to hear music made on it.

  • @warzeli1
    @warzeli1 Жыл бұрын

    ur flex solution is amazing!

  • @sound.workshop

    @sound.workshop

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup it’s a flexy boi

  • @fancysandwiches
    @fancysandwiches Жыл бұрын

    Extremely cool

  • @ETA555
    @ETA555 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work 👍