# 491: Oscillators Oscillating Other Oscillators

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2024-12-13
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 491
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/491

## Summary

Kirk Pearson, founder of Dogbotic, discusses his book "Make: Electronic Music from Scratch" and his virtual workshops that teach beginners to build analog synthesizers and other audio gizmos. He explains how simple oscillator circuits create complex sounds, details the logistics of shipping global kits, and shares his philosophy on demystifying electronics for creative artists. The conversation covers specific projects like the electro-cricket and early drum machine designs, emphasizing intuition over rigorous engineering.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=6) Introduction: Kirk Pearson and Dogbotic
- [10:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=617) Book Overview: Electronic Music from Scratch
- [10:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=621) The Electro-Cricket and Oscillator Basics
- [16:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=1013) Analog Drum Machines and Sound Generation
- [19:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=1176) Workshop Logistics and Global Shipping
- [28:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=1698) Kit Pricing and Supply Chain Challenges
- [42:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=2579) Learning Electronics through Audio
- [56:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-12-13-491-oscillators-oscillating-other-oscillators#t=3394) Leon Theremin and The Thing Spy Device

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Dogbotic (company)
- Make: Electronic Music from Scratch (product)
- Memfault (company)
- TR-808 (product)
- CR-78 (product)
- The Thing (product)
- Leon Theremin (other)
- Elliot Williams (other)
- Sebastian Tomczak (other)
- Littlescalemusic (other)

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