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## [SORTABLE LIST](https://diy-synths.snnkv.com/)  /  [SUBMIT DESIGN](https://diy-synths.snnkv.com/submit)  /  [DISCUSSION](https://github.com/Atarity/diy-synths/discussions)



This is a list of synthesizers and related hardware you can build

on your own. All designs are open-source including firmware.

[Submit designs](https://diy-synths.snnkv.com/submit) which is not

in list and [discuss](https://github.com/Atarity/diy-synths/discussions)

your building experience.



![DIY-synths-title](/diy-synths-title.jpg)

1. [ATtiny Punk Console](https://github.com/noisio/ATtiny-Punk-Console) — ATtiny85 implementation of Atari Punk Console

1. [Ambika](https://mutable-instruments.net/archive/) — Multi-voice, hybrid synthesizer. Descendant of Shruthi-1.

1. [Anushri](https://mutable-instruments.net/archive/) — DIY digitally controlled analog monosynth.

1. [ArduTouch](https://github.com/maltman23/ArduTouch/tree/master) — Arduino-compatible music synthesizer

1. [Arpie](https://six4pix.com/product/arpie/) — Compact, highly-functional, MIDI arpeggiator.

1. [BE2N](https://www.jolinlab.com/be2n/) — BE2N is a 22HP eurorack module with two specular Benjolins at its core.

1. [Coron DS7 (DS8)](http://m.bareille.free.fr/ds7clone/ds8.htm) — Percussion & Drum Synthe

1. [Drone & Drama](https://github.com/bjc01/D-D_Teensy) — Simple drone synth based on Teensy.

1. [DrumKid](https://github.com/mattybrad/drumkid) — Lo-fi aleatoric Arduino drum machine.

1. [Echo Rockit](http://musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&VPW=1910&VPH=871) — Small, portable synth / effect processor.

1. [Faderbank 16n](https://github.com/16n-faderbank/16n) — 16 faders MIDI-controller which is compatible with modular world

1. [Fasma Festival](https://tomashg.com/?p=1324) — Yet another Teensy drum machine with clock sync.

1. [Flounder](https://github.com/MattKuebrich/flounder) — Teensy based usb midi keyboard + controls + stereo audio

1. [Kelpie](https://github.com/friedpies/kelpie-pocket-synth) — Portable polyphonic digital synthesizer.

1. [LMN-3](https://github.com/FundamentalFrequency) — OP-1 inspired DAW-in-a-box

1. [Le Strum](https://github.com/hotchk155/Voici-Le-Strum) — Compact and very simple yet funny MIDI strummer.

1. [Lil CMOS toolbox](https://github.com/diysynth/STANDALONE-DEVICES) — CMOS-based semi-modular synthesizer.

1. [Lil' mono](https://github.com/diysynth/STANDALONE-DEVICES/tree/main/LIL'-MONO-SYNTH) — Simple east coast analog synthesizer.

1. [Lunchbeat](https://github.com/buranelectrix/lunchbeat-PCB) — 1-bit percussion sounds and a sequencer.

1. [MIDIvampire II](http://www.openmusiclabs.com/projects/midivamp2/index.html) — 4 voice drum machine that is powered from the MIDI data line.

1. [Meebleeps Freaq FM](https://github.com/Meebleeps/MeeBleeps-Freaq-FM-Synth) — Dual-Voice 2 operator 8-bit FM Arduino Synth with 2-track generative sequencer, Mozzi library, Volca form-factor.

1. [Meebleeps Mutant](https://github.com/Meebleeps/MeeBleeps-Mutant-Synth) — 8-Bit 2-oscillator subtractive Arduino synth for generative techno, using Mozzi library, in Volca form-factor.

1. [Meeblip Micro](https://github.com/MeeBlip/meeblip-circuits) — Hackable monophonic synth based on atmega32.

1. [Meeblip SE](https://github.com/MeeBlip/meeblip-circuits) — Hackable monophonic synth based on atmega32.

1. [Meeblip Triode](https://github.com/MeeBlip/meeblip-triode) — Hackable monophonic synth based on atmega32. It consists of 2 PCBs stacked together.

1. [Mega MIDI](https://github.com/AidanHockey5/MegaMIDI) — MIDI-compatible Sega Genesis/Megadrive Synthesizer with REAL sound chips.

1. [Mini Dexed](https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed) — FM synthesizer closely modeled on the famous DX7

1. [Mixtape Alpha](http://wiki.openmusiclabs.com/wiki/MixtapeAlpha) — Credit-card sized Atmega328-based 4 voice synth.

1. [NSynth Super](https://github.com/googlecreativelab/open-nsynth-super) — An experimental physical interface for the NSynth algorithm. 

1. [NTH synth](https://github.com/NTHSynth/NTH_DSP) — 8-bit hackable mono synth.

1. [Nano minipops](https://github.com/NANOmodules/NANO-Minipops) — Korg minipops made around Arduino.

1. [Noise Toaster](http://musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&VPW=1910&VPH=871) — Simple, full analog noise synth.

1. [Norns shield](https://github.com/monome/norns-shield) — Norns is an open, dynamic instrument creation platform and musical computer. 

1. [OTTO](https://github.com/bitfieldaudio/OTTO) — Digital hardware groovebox, with synths, samplers, effects and a sequencer with an audio looper.

1. [OpenDeck](https://github.com/shanteacontrols/OpenDeck) — Open platform for ultimate MIDI control deck building

1. [POLY555](https://github.com/oskitone/poly555) — Polyphonic, analog, square wave synth based on the _555_ timer chip.

1. [Paper Bits](https://paperpcb.dernulleffekt.de/doku.php?id=paper_bits:paper_bits_main) — Paper Bits is a small, modular synthesiser system. Voltage controlled, stripboard compatible.

1. [Plinky](https://github.com/plinkysynth/plinky_public/tree/main) — Plinky is an 8-voice polyphonic touch synthesiser that specialises in fragile, melancholic sounds

1. [Polaron](https://github.com/zueblin/Polaron) — Digital drum machine based on the Teensy 3.6.

1. [Polykit X1](https://github.com/polykit/polykit-x-monosynth) — Full analog, semi modular (!), patchable synthesizer. It is an interface that works in conjunction with open source voice card.

1. [Portable synth](https://github.com/prajwal1121/Portable-Synth) — OP-1 style portable groovebox based around Teensy 4.

1. [PreenFM 2](https://github.com/Ixox/preenfm2) — Preenfm brings the old FM synthesis in small open-source modern DIY boxes.

1. [Protean](https://github.com/pangrus/Protean/tree/master) — ATtiny-based motion texture source

1. [Quantum DJ](https://warmplace.ru/hard/qdj/?fbclid=IwAR3kJHlGsxXUGChfXL_qjapHxT5TMV6Du6AfpE0VJ6x5OJzYAFS-qSvjPYk) — Electromagnetic noise to 1bit sound converter

1. [Real SID shield](https://github.com/emceha/RealSIDShield) — Digital interface to SID chip (Commodore 64).

1. [S54 (Liv's Synth)](https://github.com/SloBloLabs/LivSynth/tree/main) — Hybrid mono synth build with full analogue signal path.

1. [Shruthi-1](https://mutable-instruments.net/archive/shruthi/build/) — Hybrid synthesiser with digital generators and swappable analog filter boards.

1. [Sound Lab Mini-Synth](http://musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&VPW=1910&VPH=871) — Full analog legendary design by Ray Wilson.

1. [Sound Lab Mini-Synth MkII](http://musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&VPW=1910&VPH=871) — Full analog Ray Wilson's synth. Descendant of Sound Lab Mini-Synth.

1. [Teensy Audio FX](https://github.com/mattvenn/teensy-audio-fx) — Playable effects modeled on the Teenage Engineering PO series

1. [Teensy Beats Shield](https://hackaday.io/project/161127-teensy-beats-shield) — Handheld audio sequencer. PO style.

1. [Totoro](https://github.com/Atarity/totoro-synth) — Cheap and easy to solder 2 oscillators synth.

1. [WTPA2 (Where is the party at 2)](http://blog.narrat1ve.com/wtpa2/) — 8-bit audio sampler kit which does some stuff that no other samplers out there do.

1. [Wee Noise Maker](https://hackaday.io/project/19326-wee-noise-maker) — Pocket size sampler/sequencer with audio DAC, headphone amplifier and audio input.

1. [YM2149 Synth](https://github.com/trash80/Ym2149Synth) — Neat little chip that was used in various retro arcade machines and consoles, including the Atari ST.

1. [Yowler](https://github.com/cfoge/the_Yowler) — Versatile small form noise/drone synth.

1. [ZeKit](https://github.com/Marzac/zekit) — 4 voice paraphonic synth.

1. [Zynthian](https://zynthian.org/) — Open Platform for Sound Synthesis & Processing build on top of Raspberry Pi.

1. [x0x heart](http://www.openmusiclabs.com/projects/x0x-heart/) — Heart of the infamous TB-303, surgically extracted to be transplanted into your designs.

1. [x0xb0x](https://www.ladyada.net/make/x0xb0x/index.html) — Full reproduction of the original Roland TB-303 synthesizer, with fully functional sequencer.