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Designing a Simple Analog Kick Drum from Scratch

Moritz Klein via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to design and build a simple analog kick drum from scratch in this comprehensive 39-minute tutorial. Explore the fundamentals of kick drum circuits, including the Bridged-T oscillator, gate-to-trigger converter, and pitch envelope. Master techniques for manual pitch and decay modulation, implementing pitch CV and accent CV, and adding tone and distortion. Follow along with a detailed bill of materials and step-by-step instructions to create your own DIY Eurorack kick drum module. Gain insights into the complexities of percussion circuits and how to efficiently combine various functional blocks like oscillators, envelopes, VCAs, and filters.

Syllabus

Intro & Kick Drum Basics
Bridged-T Oscillator
Gate-To-Trigger Converter
Manual Pitch Mod
Manual Decay Mod
Pitch Envelope
Smoother Pitch Envelope
Pitch CV
Accent CV
Tone & Distortion
Final Demo & Outro

Taught by

Moritz Klein

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