Shmøergh Hog – The making of a simple analog synth
The Shmøergh Hog is a user-friendly analog synthesizer for live performance, emphasizing customization and sound quality. Its design is publicly accessible, encouraging others to create their own versions.
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The Shmøergh Hog is a newly developed analog synthesizer designed for live performance, featuring a fully analog signal path, two voices with various wave shapes, and customizable options. The project, led by Peter Zimon and his friend Flame, took about two years to reach its first prototype stage, driven by a desire to create a user-friendly instrument that contrasts with the complexity of modern synthesizers. The design process involved reworking circuitry and enclosures, with the first version housed in a metal IKEA flower pot, which also serves as a Faraday cage. The team focused on simplifying the build process by reducing the number of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and using surface mount components. The final design includes a stainless steel enclosure and aims to provide a unique instrument for each owner, rather than mass production. The Hog's design principles emphasize quality and usability, with a goal of delivering a synthesizer that musicians can easily integrate into their performances. The complete design is available for public access, encouraging others to explore and build their own versions.
- The Shmøergh Hog is a simple analog synthesizer designed for live performance.
- The project took two years to develop, focusing on user-friendliness and sound quality.
- The first prototype was housed in a metal IKEA flower pot, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes.
- The design emphasizes customization and uniqueness for each instrument rather than mass production.
- The complete design and build guide for the Hog are available for public access.
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15 commentsThe code [2] is very nice as well, showing how clean a bare metal Pi Pico project can be.
[1] https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32958319752.html
[2] https://github.com/shmoergh/hog/blob/main/boards/midi2cv/src...
Does anyone know how one would print the black text on the flowerpot? I have an acrylic enclosure from a project but could never figure out how to get text printed on it.
And Ikea Bittergurka as enclosure is a great idea for my next project.
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