Synth of the Week: Abacusynth

Week/Month/Year...whatever until I post another!

Elias Jarzombek presents their Abacusynth, a toy-like instrument that encourages play and exploration without the need for complexity that allows beginners to create as well as experts. With a built-in speaker and midi connectivity, as well as spinners that change the timbre, this would be a fun addition to any studio.

…most synths cater to the “Big C” creator, the professional or virtuoso who requires granular control in order to achieve their goal, and who is either willing or required to learn complex interfaces in order to do so.

My target user is a “little C” creator, someone who is being creative just for the fun of it, and is more interested in feeling good while creating, instead of being focused on the outcome. This type of engagement is just as creative as “Big C”, but is not studied or considered as much when talking about design.

– Elias Jarzombek

Included with the build is a plugin version of the device so that you can play along at home.

Read more about this build at https://eliasjarzombek.com/abacusynth-hardware/

via: Make