In the Maker Shed: Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit

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In the Maker Shed: Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit
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The Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit from the Maker shed is a really fun kit to build, mod, and hack. The first time I tried one out was at Maker Faire in 2008 and I was really impressed by the sound this little synth kit was able to produce.

Features:

  • Size: 4.5″ x 6″
  • Controls for LFO, pitch envelope, frequency cutoff, resonance, and attack/decay
  • Slide controller (pen type electrode)
  • Output and external input 1/8″ jacks
  • Small built-in speaker
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries (not included)

More about the Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit

Collin did an excellent video review of this cool little synth a while back on the blog. Check out the custom “pick” buttons he added to the stock kit.


More about Collin’s review of the Gakken analog synth kit

4 thoughts on “In the Maker Shed: Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit

  1. zeni says:

    A quick, easy mod of the Gakken SX-150:
    http://www.cho-yaba.com/?p=1132

    1. Marc de Vinck says:

      That is really funny…thanks for the link. I have to post it! (and make one!!)

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