SVGynths

An SVG experiment with interactive synth icons

Description

SVGynths is an experimental project exploring the capabilities of SVG for creating interactive, playable synthesizer interfaces directly in the browser. The project showcases detailed replicas of classic synthesizers that can be played using your computer keyboard.

JavaScript JavaScript SVG SVG Web Audio API

Synthesizer Models

Nord Lead 2x

Nord Lead 2x

Minimoog

Minimoog

How To Play

  1. Click on a synth icon to "turn it on"
  2. Use your computer keyboard to play notes
  3. The top two rows of letter keys correspond to different notes

Technical Details

This project combines several web technologies:

  • SVG for the visual representation of the synthesizers
  • JavaScript for interactivity and keyboard controls
  • Web Audio API for generating the synthesizer sounds
  • Custom event handling for responsive user interactions
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