ACE controller by synth-project!!!

[EvilDragon]

Here's a screenshot of OLGA:



Or even a 3D render:



I'm counting:

* 15 knobs (smaller size, but hopefully not too small )
* 17 knobs (medium size)
* 2 knobs (larger size)
* 12 sliders
* 5 2-position switches
* 1 3-position switches
* 1 8-position multi-switch with only one state active (the polyphony mode selector to the left)
* 26 LEDs
* 1 big light (valve?) that goes brighter as the large knob for overdrive (the one that's in the right half of the image) is turned up
* pitch bend and modulation wheel

We disregard the three buttons below the white tie icon because they are for showing/hiding the keyboard and UI size.


You can also download a demo and try it out. I recommend it! It doesn't have any limitations, except a 10-second nag screen when running it. No intermittent noises or audio cutting off!

[Synth-Project]

Here's a screenshot of OLGA:



Or even a 3D render:



I'm counting:

* 15 knobs (smaller size, but hopefully not too small )
* 17 knobs (medium size)
* 2 knobs (larger size)
* 12 sliders
* 5 2-position switches
* 1 3-position switches
* 1 8-position multi-switch with only one state active (the polyphony mode selector to the left)
* 26 LEDs
* 1 big light (valve?) that goes brighter as the large knob for overdrive (the one that's in the right half of the image) is turned up
* pitch bend and modulation wheel

We disregard the three buttons below the white tie icon because they are for showing/hiding the keyboard and UI size.


You can also download a demo and try it out. I recommend it! It doesn't have any limitations, except a 10-second nag screen when running it. No intermittent noises or audio cutting off!

i think about 1000 € for the parts. But without LEDs, except the OLGA sends Midi CC's for the LEDs.

[EvilDragon]

Yeah, it doesn't send LED states over MIDI CC. Would be a waste of CCs, I guess.

Guess I could try convincing schwa about adding some special features so that the plugin would send some kind of automation data that would make LEDs work. Or something. It's an idea.


1000€ (+ I guess some 500€ for the hands or so?) kinda seems fair to me. When I save up, I'll contact you


In the meantime, try the synth and tell me if you like it!

[Polybius]

Damn, these "hobby" projects never cease to amaze me. You are a very talented craftsman, and every controller you make just oozes with quality and the love you put into it, as well as the fun you had building these.

I'm just wondering, have you ever thought about building your own synth? Seeing as you are experienced with wiring and soldering, would it be hard to build your own ARP/Moog... whatever replica, if you had the electrics schemes to base yourself on? That would be awesome!

Always a pleasure seeing the fruit of your hard work! Good luck with Diva!