Hey fellow music enthusiasts! I’ve been tinkering with my APC40 MK1, a fantastic piece of hardware, and I wanted to share some of the custom functionalities I’ve developed using Mozaic scripting. If you’re not familiar, Mozaic is an AUv3 app by Bram Bros that allows you to write script to manipulate MIDI events on iOS devices. Introducing the Script I’ve created a Mozaic script that significantly expands the capabilities of the APC40, enhancing its use in controlling my Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), particularly AUM.

Converting a Breadboard Experiment into a Professionally Manufactured Eurorack Module In this blog post, we’ll discuss the key steps required to turn a breadboard experiment into a professionally manufactured device for Eurorack. We’ll primarily focus on using KiCad and Inkscape with the Synth Panel Designer plugin. 1. Introduction In our previous video, we explored the creative process of combining known circuits to create a percussive arcade sound instrument. This journey taught us about the 555 timer, simple Attack/Release circuits, and basic VCAs made from vactrols.

Punky’s New Brew In the world of electronics and music, true innovation often arises from the art of combining and modifying existing ideas. It’s about taking the tried and tested and infusing it with fresh creativity. So today, we’re not reinventing the wheel; we’re celebrating the beauty of innovation through adaptation. Join me on this journey of making music by reimagining what’s already known. Along the way, we’ll build a few circuits: the Atari Punk Console, an attack/decay envelope, and a basic VCA.

Introduction: In my last post, we explored how to replace one of the encoders on the Novation Circuit. I also shared my experiences in locating the replacement part and the wonderful support I received from Novation. However, during the repair process, I made an intriguing discovery. What I initially believed to be encoders turned out to be potentiometers. This left me with questions. Don’t potentiometers resist current? How can these seemingly conventional components offer endless rotary behavior, and how can we leverage them in our microcontroller sketches?

Introduction: Whenever I travel, I love taking one or two pieces of gear with me to jam while on the road. The Novation Circuit has filled that role perfectly for a long time. It is amazing as a standalone unit, and it is even better when paired with a laptop or iPad and an editor app. BTW, if you’d like to see a video on some of the iPad apps that I use with it, let me know in the comments, and I’ll make a video post in the future.

Are you hesitant to open up that broken electronic device, fearing that you might make things worse? I recently faced this dilemma when my trusty Traktor Audio 6 audio interface suffered a broken barrel jack for power. Rather than replacing it or seeking expensive professional repairs, I decided to take matters into my own hands. The result? An inspiring journey of fixing my gear and giving it a second life.