oneString: an Open Source USB Ribbon Synth Controller

A project in Reading, PA by Wil Lindsay
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Inspired by the one string Diddley Bow of Blues origin, oneString fills the gap for a sub-$200 USB MIDI synth ribbon controller.
Backers: 62
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79

Funded: $4,898 of $2,400
Dates: Mar 7th -> Apr 6th (30 days)
Project By: Wil Lindsay
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last words on the onestring

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Final PCBs up and running + schedule info

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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oneString Manufacturing has begun!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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oneString go..go..go!

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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oneString is go!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We just met the goal level on the oneString controller, so the project is happening!  THANK YOU!! The next step for me is to prep for production of the kit, and start sorting out documentation and a permanent home for the project. I will continue to... (Read More)

New video demo of the oneString final prototype!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who's supported this project so far... amazing!  You've given me the energy to take a few hours and noodle around, in order to demonstrate how expressive the oneString can be. It's really turning out to be a VERY expressive and... (Read More)

All Your Synth Are Belong to Us.

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The prototype PCBs are back from the manufacturer and running smooth! I will be making 2 minor changes to design to make it even easier to build, but as you can see; this is a VERY minimal circuit! The changes will be a for a new type of smaller... (Read More)

Test PCBs ordered from manufacturer!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a note to say that the first set of prototype PCBs have been ordered from the manufacturer. I should see them within 2 weeks and begin final testing on the build as well as being able to start creating the build instructions. As you can see... (Read More)

First Demo Video Published on Project Page

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The first video is a sample of 2 of the 16 audio modes, and some other features of the design. Though this is working from a "breadboard" circuit, the final design is nearly complete. It will live on a 2.5" pcb (printed circuit board) mounted... (Read More)

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