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Published: 2010-11-14 06:02:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 1691; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 26
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I am currently working on building myself a synthesizer. But before I go off and throw everything together, I am forcing myself to make sure I know what I am doing. Thus, I am designing everything first.This is the Beat Deck of the synthesizer. The first deck on the left is the Weird Sound Generator. It just makes odd little sounds, and I really wanted to add it to the synth.
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The middle deck is the 8-step sequencer. I put it in a circle design because it looks really good and I think it would be easier to work with.
The right deck is the four tone beat box. It works like the sequencer in that it has 8 steps, only each row has one specific tone, and you can make really unique beats with it you couldn't get with the sequencer.
The bottom part is where all the magic is mixed into one. I will slowly be updating this so you all can see what it all looks like together, but I figured I would upload this first part since I had it done and lots of friends have been asking to see it.
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OMG SO DO I WE HAVE SO MUCH IN COMMON
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Hmm... looks like an interesting design there! I like your circle idea- though I'd suggest you draw in an indicator so you know which is the lowest extreme, highest extreme, ect. Other than that, I'd say you're doung fine!
Oh, and are you using vector graphics for this?
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I was thinking about that, but I don't know how good it would look. I will test out some designs, though. Thanks!
And vector graphics? I don't know what you mean by that.
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Vector graphics- they are pictures that are composed of various geometrical shapes and lines, as well as mathematical equations like Bezier Curves and transformations. They have a quite smooth appearance to them, since having a mathematical/geometric makeup, they do not become distorted when stretched or shrunken. Instead, a new equation is computed and the graphics remain the same, save the change you added in. These are often used in a cartoony setting, due to the simple images they make. But don't be fooled- there are actually some really good photorealistic works out there made out of these! Programs include Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape.
Raster graphics, on the other hand, are the more common pictures made out of tiny squares called pixels. Unlike vector, raster graphics do become distorted when stretched or shrunken, and if the process is reversed (in this case shrinking an image, then stretching it out, rather than "undo") it will look like a blown up version of the previous tiny pixel image. Programs include Adobe Photoshop and Paint.
Sorry if seems a little complex- if it helps, try searching "digital art", then "vector" in the DA search menu. There's some pretty good drawing here on the site. Again, I apologize for the complexity of this message, and hope this helps clear things up.
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OH!!!! Oh oh Oh OH!!!! Yes, that is what I use. Serif uses vector art as a standard.
Thats what I also use in all my transmutation circles. I think its easier, and it looks better in the end.
And it wasn't all that complex, but I understood what you were talking about after the first sentence.
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Ah, no wonder the circles look nice! Though now that I've seen the synthesiser, I am a bit envious of your skills...
What's Serif Draw like?
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For me, it's like second nature coupled with ease. I find it to be the best creation program out there because it is so easy to use, but so effective. With things like photoshop and adobe programs, you draw something, and its there; like with paper. But with serif, its more like those old shape toys teachers used. You can add things on and make them there own objects, then move them around freely. More like paper cutouts, now that I think about it.
With Serif you can also get some pretty wicked effects going as well. All the 3D looking stuff and wood and whatnot was all clever effects.
Now serif also has a photo studio (when used in conjunction with draw, it's just as, if not better, than photoshop, or at least I think), and it also has a wonderful document program (so I can make legit documents and the such).
Another strong point I found with Draw is that it also has an animation studio. I am trying to convince the art department at our school to get serif because it is great for 2D design courses (while it also has some good 3D effect studios, its not the best), and it has the animation studio. There are lots of kids who want to make animations, but don't understand flash. With serif, its freaking easy! You can do a stop motion, which is self explanatory, or keyframe animation. I don't know if you know about keyframe, but basically, you draw your character, then in each frame, move him, but it will move the character for you (so say you draw a square on the left side of the screen, then in the next frame, move it to the right side, the square will slide over the other side in the duration of the frame rather than just appear). Now keyframe is a lot harder to work with and takes more time, but the final product is awesome! I don't know if I still have it up, but for a while I had an animation of a guy running and screaming, and it was a keyframe animation.
So all in all, serif is amazing. I could go on for hours if you or I wanted to, but for now, I think this should cover it.
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Ah, keyframes! Sounds awesome; I'd see why you want to use it in your school. I've wanted to do animation so badly; I can do keyframes, yes, but not of a good quality due to the program I was using, Anime Studio...5...? I was considering getting another program, though I already have a vector art program (downloaded from school). Animation is awesome!
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