For those familiar with granular synthesis, it’s a thing of beauty and almost effortless expression. For those who haven’t, there is no better introduction to it than the Gecho Loopsynth! The Gecho puts a kaleidoscope of sounds in your pocket, generated by the world around you and whatever you plug into it. It’s an innovative open-source synth that is battery operated and comes with a USB connection for updates, as well as an expandable, hackable PCB.
It can pick up and process real world noises, using a stereo pair of built-in microphones — turning your voice into a choral exploration or a tap of your fingers into a cinematic syncopation! Alternatively, plug an instrument into the stereo input for more zero-latency polyphonic tones, simultaneously soothing and expansive.
Expression is the key to the Gecho, with 4 infra-red proximity sensors to control sound parameters as well as a linear magnetic sensor, which reacts to magnetic objects! Each of these elements control and evolve the sound — played back live or triggered using a built in sequencer — with chords, progressions, and harmonies at your fingertips.
The Gecho Loopsynth brings you a shared experience with two outputs, so you can listen with a friend or send the signals elsewhere for further exploration! Check out the demo below and get some inspirational hack ideas from the Gecho site.
