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Show HN: I built a synth for my daughter

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1278 points random_moonwalk | 1 comments | 12 Nov 25 14:12 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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tanepiper ◴[17 Nov 25 13:59 UTC] No.45953590[source]▶
I'm a 44 year old man and I would love this - for years I've tried to dabble with music with much lack of success - but this looks really fun to play with. Great job.
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1. haldean ◴[17 Nov 25 15:52 UTC] No.45954664[source]▶
If you want a synth you can buy that has a similar playing style, you could check out the Modern Sounds Pluto: https://www.modernsounds.co/pluto (the original run is sold out but you can find them on ebay/reverb)

It's two of these 4-note step sequencers with some fun timing randomness. Similar to the OP's synth it uses knobs to set pitches but the knobs are picking notes from a specific key so they always sound good together. It's a lot of fun to play and doesn't require any musical knowledge!