TALKING-S — Experimental Handmade Noise Synthesizer / Sound Box
A one-of-a-kind handmade experimental synthesizer built for noise, drone, and circuit-bent sound exploration. TALKING-S combines analog pulse generation, filtering, and built-in physical sound sources into a single compact instrument — perfect for harsh noise, dark ambient, musique concrète, industrial, and experimental electronic music.
What it does: Two independent pulse oscillators (P1 / P2) generate raw, gritty tones that can be mixed, modulated, and shaped through onboard filtering. Combined with the integrated long spring, contact-mic'd kalimba-style plate, and adjustable contacts, the instrument moves fluidly between bleeping rhythmic textures, screaming feedback walls, droning resonant tones, and acoustic-electronic hybrids. Every knob position opens a new sonic territory.
Controls (front panel):
- VOL-P — Pulse volume
- VOL-D — Direct/dry signal volume
- P1 / P2 — Two independent pulse generators
- G1 / G2 — Gain controls for each generator
- PUL — Pulse character / modulation
- ADJ — Fine adjustment
- FILTR — Two-stage filter section (low + high cutoff)
- Toggle switch — Mode selector
- ON — Power switch
- Status LED
Onboard sound sources:
- Long tension spring mounted on top — tap, scrape, bow, or pluck for reverberant metallic textures
- Contact pickup plate with elastic strings on the right side — bowable/pluckable acoustic-electronic element
- Spring contact terminal on the left — short two springs together with conductive objects for unpredictable triggers and shorts
- Star-shaped contact point — touch-activated triggering
Features:
- Hand-built one-off — no two units are identical
- Painted wooden enclosure with hand-drawn signal flow markings
- All controls clearly labeled directly on the panel
- 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack
- 9V DC power supply included — center positive, also suitable for powering guitar pedals
- Compact, portable, sturdy build
Use it for: Studio sound design, noise performance, film/game audio FX, harsh noise walls, dark ambient layers, experimental techno samples, or pure exploratory play. Pairs exceptionally well with reverb, delay, and granular processing — the raw signal becomes orchestral when run through effects.
A genuine tool for artists searching for their own sonic identity.
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