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Monome 16n Faderbank

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16n is a MIDI, CV and I2C controller with sixteen faders. It’s entirely open-source - the firmware, electronics, panel designs are all licensed under open source licenses.

Original versions were designed and built by members of the lines community.

Several variations of the hardware have since been developed.

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DivKid

Ultimate Eurorack Controller? 16 CV outputs with the 16n Faderbank

DivKid

Shallow | Ambient Improvisation | (w/ 16n Faderbank, 4ms Ensemble Oscillator, DistingEX, Magneto)

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Uncertain Music Corps

Monome Norns + 16n Faderbank + Flora Script

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about 16n Faderbank.

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Teensy 3.2 can be replaced easily for enhanced functionality, with some users recommending level shifting from 3.3v to 5v for certain applications.
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The "xox heart" kit is suggested for creating an RE-303 Eurorack module without a step sequencer, although availability may vary.
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Teensy 3.2 boards are highly sought after for projects with exclusive PCB compatibility, compelling users to consider alternative sourcing methods or repairs due to scarcity.
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The 16n Faderbank can integrate a MIDI Fighter-style arcade button grid via a USB MIDI library, enabling unique control setups.
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Custom panels can be DIY with techniques like spray painting and using paint pens, offering personalization to match existing gear aesthetics.
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Solder points on the underside of the board provide an alternative repair path for broken USB connections, especially useful if the top side is too damaged.
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Using Kicad and JLCPCB for PCB design and automated assembly of surface mount components can streamline DIY projects, reducing manual soldering.
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The absence of a USB host feature in the Teensy 3.2 is noted as a limitation, with the 3.6 model previously offering a solution, although it's also now unavailable.
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The discontinuation of the MK20 chip has driven up demand and prices for surviving Teensy 3.2 units, with some users turning to surplus markets for acquisition.
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Daedelus

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In a recent Instagram post, Daedelus shared a fragment of a minimal modular performance, showcasing the use of the 16n Faderbank. This versatile DIY controller, part of an open-source project, expands on earlier designs by Brian Crabtree of Monome. It features enhanced functionality with USB MIDI, CV, and i2c outputs, making it a valuable tool for electronic music exploration.