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Analog Hard Disk Synth

John Baichtal

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April 2nd, 2012 6

Gijs Gieskes wrote in to share a cool project he completed: a synthesizer made from a hard disk.

John Baichtal

My interests include writing, electronics, RPGs, scifi, hackers & hackerspaces, 3D printing, building sets & toys. @johnbaichtal nerdage.net

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