draft: false
Name: BuzzyBee
short-description: Hardware-tested Buzzrito saw and sub swarm with virtual XY motion and note-memory chords.
summary: >-
  A Workshop Computer adaptation of the Buddies Buzzrito stereo swarm oscillator.
  BuzzyBee combines a virtual XY pad, recordable motion, original-style comb,
  glide, BOC, wobble, pink noise, calibrated pitch CV, and musical note-memory
  chord modes.
Language: C++ (Pico SDK + ComputerCard)
Creator: Adrian Vos
Version: "1.0.0"
Status: Beta
License: MIT
date-created: 2026-09-09
date-updated: 2026-09-11
repository: https://github.com/soveda/workshop-buddies
tags:
  - synthesizer
  - oscillator
  - drone
  - stereo
  - cv
  - web-usb
uf2:
  - path: uf2/BuzzyBee-1.0.0.uf2
    name: BuzzyBee 1.0.0
panel:
  inputs:
    - id: AudioIn1
      name: Pitch CV
      type: cv
      description: Calibrated 1 V/oct pitch input added to Main tune.
    - id: CVIn1
      name: X CV
      type: cv
      description: Modulates virtual-pad X and overrides saved X motion while patched.
    - id: CVIn2
      name: Y CV
      type: cv
      description: Modulates virtual-pad Y and overrides saved Y motion while patched.
    - id: PulseIn1
      name: Gate In
      type: pulse
      description: Gates the oscillator; leave unpatched for drone operation.
    - id: PulseIn2
      name: Live XY
      type: pulse
      description: A rising edge stops motion playback and restores live X/Y.
  outputs:
    - id: AudioOut1
      name: Stereo Left
      type: audio
      description: Left saw/sub swarm output.
    - id: AudioOut2
      name: Stereo Right
      type: audio
      description: Right saw/sub swarm output.
    - id: CVOut1
      name: Pitch Monitor
      type: cv
      description: Approximate pitch control-voltage monitor.
    - id: CVOut2
      name: Unused
      type: cv
      description: Unused in this firmware.
    - id: PulseOut1
      name: Gate Monitor
      type: pulse
      description: High while the audio gate is open.
    - id: PulseOut2
      name: Unused
      type: pulse
      description: Unused in this firmware.
controls:
  switch:
    up:
      name: Record XY Motion
      description: After a normal boot, latch Up to record X/Y; return to Middle to play the new path.
    middle:
      name: Performance / Motion Playback
      description: Plays the saved path or provides live X/Y when no path is playing.
    down:
      name: Gate Override
      description: Hold to force the gate open with Pulse In 1 patched, or mute the unpatched drone.
    tap:
      name: Chord Mode
      description: Briefly press and release Down to cycle the 1-4 note-memory chord modes.
  knobs:
    - main:
        name: Tune
        description: Overall pitch; Audio/CV In 1 adds calibrated 1 V/oct pitch.
      x:
        name: Virtual Pad X
        description: Horizontal virtual-pad position and recorded-motion axis.
      y:
        name: Virtual Pad Y
        description: Vertical virtual-pad position and recorded-motion axis.
  leds:
    - display: list
      items:
        - id: LED0
          name: Virtual Pad Top Left
          description: Top-left virtual-pad weight.
        - id: LED1
          name: Virtual Pad Top Right
          description: Top-right virtual-pad weight.
        - id: LED2
          name: Virtual Pad Bottom Left
          description: Bottom-left virtual-pad weight.
        - id: LED3
          name: Virtual Pad Bottom Right
          description: Bottom-right virtual-pad weight.
        - id: LED4
          name: Gate Level
          description: Audio gate level.
        - id: LED5
          name: Chord Mode / Record
          description: Chord-mode brightness, or full brightness while recording.
host:
  notes: >-
    Booting or resetting with the latched switch Up enters muted WebUSB editor
    mode for the [Buzzrito manual and web editor](https://plinkysynth.com/docs/buzzrito-manual/).
    Save edited presets by moving the
    switch Down and holding for one second; power-cycle with the switch Middle
    for normal performance. Motion is held in RAM and clears on power cycling.
contact:
  social:
    github: https://github.com/soveda