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A. DrymonitisDigital Electronics for MusiciansMaker Innovations Serieshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0394-9_10

10. A Patch-Bay Matrix Synthesizer

Alexandros Drymonitis1  
(1)
Argyroupoli, Greece
 

In this chapter, we are going to build a patch-bay synthesizer, much like the analog synthesizers. We will simulate the interface, but instead of an audio signal, we will pass connection data through the patch cords. The data will be sent to the computer so that the corresponding connections can be done in the program. We will use external chips (we will call them ICs from now on, which stands for integrated circuit) to extend both the analog and the digital pins ...

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