Observed arrival · 2026-11-04

Johnny Hawk Audio’s open-source synth bench

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A personal collection of open-source audio tools, including a browser-playable TB-303 circuit model, an LXR-02-based drum machine, and a mono synth.

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For: Electronic musicians and open-source audio developers
Worth noticing: The Elixir Desktop project reports 176 million sample checks against the LXR-02 firmware, all identical.

Field notes

Elixir Desktop is offered as both a browser instrument and downloadable software for several plugin formats, with a standalone app option. Its listed controls include a 6 × 6 crossfeed patchbay, and the site says its engine matched the LXR-02 firmware across 176 million sample checks. The Mac build is unsigned; the page provides a command-line installer and manual download options. Browser use is limited to desktop computers.

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