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Sixty Four Pixels

3,981 orders since Jan 29, 2013

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Ships from United Kingdom.

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Sander | Dec. 10, 2023

super fun device!

For LE GRAND STRUM

This tiny tiny device can help you take your synth to the next level! its super intuitive, fun and experimental to play while taking up nearly no space due to its small size and running on a battery

I've only had it for 2 days yet but its a ton of fun and it offers an impressive amount of different options in how you can play it, with different strum and sustain options easily accessible.

Check out my first attempts here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XglDzmpyv8w

I do feel there are a few things could have been slightly better which would have totally shot this device over the moon but regardless if you want to spice up your synthesizer i would highly recommend this thing!

features i would have liked to see:
-a direct panic/mute/stop button instead of having to hold menu
-the menu button should have been below the battery/closer to the keyboard so its easier to use while playing especially for live situations
-the cable of the stylus could have been 2-3cm longer right now its very hard to use as a left handed person
-the on/off button could have been bigger/slightly easier to use
-as a software engineer i would have lover a usb plug to make it easier to update the firmware and possibly send midi notes directly to the pc

Simon | Jan. 8, 2021

A+ Product

For LE STRUM - MIDI Strummed Chord Controller DIY KIT

Worth every penny! I had the Le Strum DIY Kit in my tindie shopping cart for a year or so before deciding to make the purchase. I'm relatively new to DIY kit building, so the Le Strum seemed like a good project for my experience level. The kit was well documented and relatively easy to build. I had to take some care to line up all of the small push-buttons so that they were flush with the PCB before soldering them in place, but the build instructions adequately mention and warn for this. I had a little bit of trouble getting the battery holder into the proper position in order to be soldered but managed to get there in the end.

I found a CAD file for a LE Strum enclosure on google and used a 3D printer to print it - the finished product looks pretty slick. I've been using Le Strum along with my Volca Keys and Volca FM, or with Reason. It's the perfect companion for a portable or "dawless" setup, and I highly recommend picking one up.

Robert | Nov. 17, 2020

Wonderful

For Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

Very nice quality, and aesthetically pleasing. I'm using this with my rompler stack and its perfect. Definitely beats having to daisy chain via thru ports on the devices themselves!

Lucas | Nov. 16, 2020

Great MIDI splitter

For Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

Compact, simple MIDI splitter that works great. Has nice LED feedback as well so you can keep an eye on your signals. Sixty Four Pixels is a great store and I'd highly recommend!

Lucas | Nov. 16, 2020

Great MIDI to CV box

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

I've had this unit for over a year and have had no issues at all. Software is easy to use and is very flexible. I set it up the way I wanted and never had to change a thing.

Alvaro | Nov. 3, 2020

Jason has some of the most interesting products out there!

For Gate Boost module for CV.OCD (and others)

I think Jason has done some amazing products I'm now waiting for the Noodle Sequencer and Le Strum and both look to me as the most interesting gear out there for the last 4-5 years! Check his stuff out!!

Marino | Oct. 15, 2020

Amazing!

For ARPIE - MIDI Arpeggiator Kit

Simply put: this is the best little hardware arpeggiator money can buy in relation to it's functionality, it's a behemoth hidden in a small body.
Very easy to build with the printed PCB, with a good iron in a couple hours you have a very creative little machine that can get MIDI clock from whatever source and play arpeggios thru CV's on older synths, and much much more.
Hooked to my AN1x and this little monster is driving acid and beefy basslines as nothing else in no time, really a pleasure to hear and to control!
Now my MC-202 shoots notes like there's no tomorrow...it only needs a small lifting as pots and sliders are a bit worn, then mod some direct accent cv to get full accent control.
After one week jamming in my spare time I can only recommend this kit.
CV TAB is also great, first for it's basic usage to route CV signals, nonetheless the save feature is really a great plus.
On my unit i replaced menu and hold buttons with softer ones (VV439800,they do not fit perfectly as they have only 2 legs but after adaptation work beautifully - they are spare parts of my old Yamaha RS7000 that is still going strong with original ones), and also adapted status led colors to my likings.
Ordered two boards in alternate colors, came both black but no issues at all we can cope with and after all we're very satisfied.
Packaging is a work of some kind of black belt ninja packer and shipping was blazing fast,
thanks Jason!

Daniel | Aug. 26, 2020

great

For LE STRUM - MIDI Strummed Chord Controller DIY KIT

Excellent - and fun!
Assembled using the instructions on the web page. Very detailed instructions and went together easily.
Printed out a box from thingyverse to give things the extra edge.

Stephen | Aug. 13, 2020

Fantastic PCB and build instructions

For ARPIE MIDI Arpeggiator - PCBs/Microcontroller only

The PCB for this kit is lovely, and the build instructions make it easy enough for a beginner to complete. Can't recommend enough and looking forward to upping my arp game.

Douglas | Aug. 10, 2020

Amazing!

For Relay Switcher : 8 Channel MIDI-to-relay module

This is a great little unit. I switch custom SS Leslie speaker relays with it. Now I can't run my studio without it!

Jim | July 30, 2020

What a little beauty

For Relay Switcher : 8 Channel MIDI-to-relay module

Wow !!
This things is brilliant.

The build instructions are EXCELLENT.
I’ve built a kit valve amp before so I had a reasonable idea what I was doing, but I can’t say just how good the instructions are. If you screw this up, you’d have to be pretty dumb.

It really needs the proper power supply to operate the relays.

I was hoping to use a USB phone power supply... NUH. Not enough current.
Got a 5v 500ma supply & it works straight away.

I’m using this to generate contact closure to trigger an RC50 (coz Roland omitted being able to trigger the phrases by midi)
Anyway, it worked straight away.
Couldn’t be happier.

Thanks chaps,

William | July 13, 2020

Excellent device for my modular. Works as expected.

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

Love the CV.OCD. It works great and is super customizable. Very professional transaction and everything arrived as expected. I will keep an eye on products from Jason and will gladly buy more from him.

Ollie | June 25, 2020

Fantastic

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

It really is brilliant, does exactly what I was looking for.
The setup page is great, easy to configure and very flexible.
Get it!

David | June 4, 2020

This thing is awesome.

For ARPIE - MIDI Arpeggiator Kit

I absolutely love it. I sat outside on my deck at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday afternoon and soldered it up and had it all together in a very pleasant, sunny, and unhurried 4 hours. I still need to deep dive it and figure out all the functionality, but just hooking it up and playing with it stabbing blindly at buttons was TREMENDOUS fun. I have so much more I want to try with it, but my first noodling was running a Korg SQ-1 into it and then out to a Korg 05R/W (cheap little box full of general midi sounds that I nabbed at a thrift store for $6 and promptly ignored for over a year), into a Hotone Xtomp. MAGIC. FREAKING MAGIC.

This is going to breath new life into lots of old gear for me. Only complaint was DHL had issues with my address, had to go into their system and change it and they still couldn't figure out where I lived and I had to go pick it up. Annoying but not a big deal. Packing job was just fine, no issues there.

Be in touch about LeStrums soon. Quality products over here, y'all.

Lance | June 3, 2020

Arpie Case

For Case for ARPIE

This case is the perfect fit to make my Arpie look complete! I love the ARPIE and wanted to find something that can protect it and the acrylic case does the job. It makes my Arpie look sleeker. Assembly was very easy to follow and instructions are very straight forward. Jason was very easy to communicate with and is also very helpful for any questions I had. Shipment was quick! I would definitely recommend this case to anyone looking for one for their Arpie.

Jason | May 27, 2020

Fantastic Device, Great Communication

For LE STRUM - MIDI Strummed Chord Controller DIY KIT

Le Strum is a powerful little midi controller. I'm just starting to figure out all of its uses. The build instructions are very clear and the design makes it easy for a novice to build. I had a specific question about connecting it to mono synths and Jason gave a quick and thorough response that helped me figure out how to incorporate it into my setup.

I'll be looking out for other devices from him!

Attila | May 25, 2020

Such a great KIT

For Stand for LE STRUM

I am very satisfied with this product. It was a joy to build and solder. The quality of the PCB is very good, however repair with desolder could be problematic because of trough hole layout.
The product as MIDI instrument is great. It is very musical and inspiring. It almost needs to have an arpeggiator next to it :-). ARPIE...

John | May 9, 2020

A great multi function arpeggiator device

For ARPIE - MIDI Arpeggiator Kit

I have been constructing and designing modules for analog synths since the early 70's and when I came across Arpie it was a must have for the collection. I have not seen a hardware midi arpeggiator that comes close to Arpie and the functional permutations with this compact design seem endless. It took me 4 hours to build, I put the main controller board together on day 1 and day 2 finished the front panel assembly. I would recommend studying the full instructions found on the website for any beginners keen on building Arpie.

In summary.... Arpie exceeded my expectations and I look forward to seeing any future firmware enhancements

John Hamilton, USA

Devin | April 20, 2020

Works like it should

For MIDI Switcher: Set your MIDI free!!

This thing is a blast. Not too difficult to set up with solenoids. I got all 8 outputs working and had a crazy acoustic drum machine. It's the best thing out there for that at an affordable price.

Sam | April 20, 2020

You Should Buy It

For LE STRUM - MIDI Strummed Chord Controller DIY KIT

I bought my Le Strum a few weeks ago and it's slowly become and obsession. All the information you need to mod it or create and enclosure or alternate strum pad are readily available and pretty easy to understand even if you're new to electronics. Attaching the components was a lot easier than I expected, I have very little experience soldering and after the first parts I felt like a pro.

Lester | March 11, 2020

Works perfectly - just what I needed

For Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

I have midi in from my Deluge to the Banana split and then out to 3 other synths and so far no problems!

Luk | March 3, 2020

Great! Just bought another one...

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

I'm very happy with the CV.OCD!

The perfect CV/GATE link between my Squarp Pyramid and DFAM and Dominion 1.
Highly recommended for people who don't have Eurorack and need a CV/GATE device to translate MIDI signals.

Isaac | Jan. 22, 2020

Very useful Orange

For Orange Squeeze MIDI Merge

I use this device to feed my octatrack with midi signals from a Keystep, a Novation Circuit and a Virus C. It does his job perfect merging all the inputs. I have tried the clock send by main and it works fine too.

Extras are very useful. LED indicators to kwon every time what data are moving. And also reset button. I haved a moment of panic when everything seems to be wrong. But pushed panic (reset) button and madness switched off. Not an Orange malfunction, just a bad MIDI cable. I changed it and problem solved.

Strong built and it seems to me a cool and tasty Orange, perfect for my juice.

Robert | Oct. 28, 2019

All OK.

For LE STRUM - Hack-it-yourself model (PCB + PIC)

Fast shipment, i have the assembling already finished, and all is working as espected. My next step is designing a comfortable case.

Patrick | Aug. 7, 2019

Arpie with CV!

For CVTAB For ARPIE

When installed the product does what it says it will do. I used it with my Eurorack modular with no problems.

I'd never updated a chip with a programmer before but managed that with only slight problems. But if I can do it you can too.

I have the old case so I left the right hand panel off which still maintains the structure even if it lets a little more dust in.

Thomas | June 12, 2019

Wonderful product - does exactly what it says it does.

For Orange Squeeze MIDI Merge

I use mine to merge multiple midi controllers and then feed the merged midi into my Squarp Pyramid. The small form factor and sleek design makes it very easy to integrate into my setup.

Tom from Madison WI, USA

Sean | May 23, 2019

Fantastic box for MIDI routing.

For Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

I had been eyeing a few different products for one MIDI in -> multiple MIDI out.. and the 1 in 6 out of the Banana Split is not only "enough" for me right now, but the size of the unit (small!) and quality of the unit (great! hard plastics remind me of the Korg Volcas, wonderful face plate with etched branding and labels) is top notch and far exceeded my expectations.

I ordered the power supply with it. It's great and it came from myVolts.

I've used the Banana Split for "DAW-less" setups and also have it driving a lot of my usual gear when I'm in full DAW mode in the studio. I'm considering adding a 2nd one just for my road/mobile kit!

Petter | May 16, 2019

Very happy with the splitter.

For Banana Split - 6 Way Midi Splitter/Thru Box

I am very happy with the Banana Split. It works as advertised and I would definately buy another if I need an additional thru box.

Spencer | April 1, 2019

Great solution for syncing midi and din sync gear

For Synchole - MIDI to DIN SYNC box

Works exactly as it should. Solid build feel, small footprint, and plugs right into the same power as my pedal effects. Better features than many similar offerings out there.

Feike | March 27, 2019

thumbs up

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

Super flexible, steady and powerful connection between my DAW and modular. I'm using a USB 2 MIDI cable and that works like a charm

Sacha | March 21, 2019

It does what it says it does

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

Only used it for straight midi to CV so far. Works as it should out of the box. Which is all I ask for with music gear.

Alexander | March 11, 2019

Great product!

For Synchole - MIDI to DIN SYNC box

Does exactly what it needs to, rock solid! Manual run is a great feature. Customer service also top notch, quick comms and landed in AU a touch over a week. Cheers again :)

Jonas | Feb. 28, 2019

what a great tool

For CV.OCD - A super flexible MIDI to CV box

Easy to use, super flexible, space saving cv extension. thx for inventing this
!! the editor as a standalone application would be very helpful

Frankie | Feb. 21, 2019

Fits amazingly well, fun to assemble!

For Case for ARPIE

I bought this case when I also bought my Arpie. Since the Arpie's boards are a bit exposed, a nice case around it was a must for me. The instructions were clear, the assembly was actually fun to do and it looks really clean. Once assembled it also feels pretty sturdy for such a small device, thanks for making this!
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