JT-4000 Micro DAW in a cigar box

I wanted a small handy and complete music studio so I made a micro DAW. In addition to the synth, this includes also a multi reverb and a sequencer. The speakers are wired because my bluetooth audio TR adapter had too much delay. You can of course use headphones if you want. As always, having the right parts the construction work is done in some hours. The size of the wooden box is 14x14x8cm or 5.5×5.5×3.1inch. Below the list of parts I used.

• Behringer JT-4000 microsynth
• Behringer DR600 digital stereo reverb
• Battery bank 5V 2300mAh and a 9V battery
• Poco X3 smartphone with OTG USB plug
• Raven Sequencer; free android software
• USB datacable and 2x stereo cable mini jack
• Soundbox or headphone

There are 3 ways to use the microDaw:

• 1- The simple way is only playing the synth with a headphone.
• 2- Playing the synth with reverb and one speaker,
• 3- Playing the synth with a smartphone sequencer, reverb and stereo speakers

The construction

First I had to prepare the reverb. I shortened the input- and output plugs to fit in the wooden box. The input jack plug is also the powerswitch. I had to make an ‘extended’ powerswitch and ‘effect on’ button. The footpedal I sawed away below the button panel, now there is room left for the JT-4000 synth. A powerbank below the reverb feeds the synth via USB-C. When connected to the smartphone this device feeds the synth. For a quick midi usb connection I use an OTG USB plug. The reverb is powered by a 9Volt battery, foto right below.

Conclusion

The sound this thing can produce is amazing. The added reverb gives the music wings. The DAW is small but playable. Together with the Raven sequencer i can make anywhere touch-sensitive music. Yes, the first try-out went surprisingly well. Next time maybe a video of a microDAW piece of music?