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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2015, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/welcome-to-the-critter-guitari-community-forum/8 "2015-10-07T15:40:07Z")
This forum is dedicated to everything Critter & Guitari. Discussions about the instruments, new ideas, music, and more. There are several categories for our different products and a general category for anything else. … --- ## [Mutable Beads on Organelle](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/mutable-beads-on-organelle/11462)
**Author:** [@Leeoohhn](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Leeoohhn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/mutable-beads-on-organelle/11462 "2026-10-28T04:31:51Z")
I know it is early days since beads source code was released - Has anyone had a look or interested in porting to organelle? Peas and love --- ## [Finally found a case that fits the Septavox](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/finally-found-a-case-that-fits-the-septavox/11455)
**Author:** [@macbax1](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/macbax1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/finally-found-a-case-that-fits-the-septavox/11455 "2026-10-21T01:27:49Z")
Found on AliExpress (the 533mm wide one) https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809088410845.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt Posting just in case someone else has the same problem I did. --- ## [Is my Organelle redundant?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/is-my-organelle-redundant/11428)
**Author:** [@ampism](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ampism)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/is-my-organelle-redundant/11428 "2026-10-05T19:31:56Z")
Hi! I just went up into the loft and found my original Organelle. I had tons of fun with it, and it appeared on a few releases I put out. But the last time I engaged with it was probably 2 and a half years ago. Simple … --- ## [Summer listening](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/summer-listening/11394)
**Author:** [@matthewakrug](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/matthewakrug)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/summer-listening/11394 "2026-08-11T17:28:34Z")
What is everyone listening to this summer? --- ## [Create a new SD card for Organelle (complete description for Windows)](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/create-a-new-sd-card-for-organelle-complete-description-for-windows/11392)
**Author:** [@veloopity](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/veloopity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/create-a-new-sd-card-for-organelle-complete-description-for-windows/11392 "2026-08-05T14:29:50Z")
I need a new SD card replacement with backup for my worn out 4.1 SD card, and I want another new SD card that would contain the current OS so I can switch and try both. I found the information about these topics a bit co… --- ## [Everything good at Critter?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/everything-good-at-critter/11369)
**Author:** [@veloopity](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/veloopity)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/everything-good-at-critter/11369 "2026-07-16T16:42:37Z")
I find it slightly distressing to see that the Critter & Guitari shop has no items except for the Organelle. All the other beautiful things they developed apparently have been discontinued and put into the “Museum of Ret… --- ## [Quantum Cat Says Happy Equinox](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/quantum-cat-says-happy-equinox/11278)
**Author:** [@oSc](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oSc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/quantum-cat-says-happy-equinox/11278 "2026-03-21T18:29:48Z")
--- ## [Organelle M Smells Burnt Not Turning On](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-m-smells-burnt-not-turning-on/11225)
**Author:** [@Goldin](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Goldin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-m-smells-burnt-not-turning-on/11225 "2026-01-04T04:31:33Z")
I recently got the Organelle M from facebook marketplace. Had it for about two days and was using it with batteries. I tried to use it again today but it wont turn on. I also started to notice that the battery pack smell… --- ## [Does anyone have for sale a Septavox?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/does-anyone-have-for-sale-a-septavox/10742)
**Author:** [@isaacbjorn](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/isaacbjorn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/does-anyone-have-for-sale-a-septavox/10742 "2025-08-13T11:35:59Z")
I’ll have it, let me know --- ## [Organelle + ORAC or ORHACK in 2025 - recommendations?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-orac-or-orhack-in-2025-recommendations/10988)
**Author:** [@benzkji](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/benzkji)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-orac-or-orhack-in-2025-recommendations/10988 "2025-05-06T23:14:48Z")
So, now I’ve got my Organelle! I want to combine a few simple self made patches, with some of the existing synths. I read about ORAC and ORHACK, and wonder what you would recommend to use in 2025? Feature wise I guess I’… --- ## [201 / Septavox MIDI Out Transposition](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/201-septavox-midi-out-transposition/10890)
**Author:** [@dunc\_county](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/dunc_county)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/201-septavox-midi-out-transposition/10890 "2025-02-28T01:27:32Z")
Hello, I recently have acquired an Organelle, and I’m getting on really well with the wooden keys; they’re so tactile and pleasing. As I look to eventually add another C&G synth to run through the Organelle, being able t… --- ## [BUZZ sound (hum like noise) on Septavox when on power adapter](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/buzz-sound-hum-like-noise-on-septavox-when-on-power-adapter/10854)
**Author:** [@isaacbjorn](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/isaacbjorn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/buzz-sound-hum-like-noise-on-septavox-when-on-power-adapter/10854 "2025-02-03T00:32:56Z")
hi everyone, just looking for some input about a minor problem, perhaps some of you have an idea or some of you experienced it in the past or perhaps the support can tell me how to sort this out. I bought a septavox for … --- ## [Puredata Fx workshop in Berlin this Saturday (16)](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/puredata-fx-workshop-in-berlin-this-saturday-16/10723)
**Author:** [@Servandob](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Servandob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/puredata-fx-workshop-in-berlin-this-saturday-16/10723 "2024-11-14T14:17:25Z")
I will be showing in my organelle what puredata can do when it comes to audio FX: filters, saturation, chorus, reverbs, boutique delays, bitcrusher, phaser, etc etc… Anyway, if you are an organelle / 5 moons / pocket p… --- ## [Anyone want to sell me their Organelle S in bronze](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/anyone-want-to-sell-me-their-organelle-s-in-bronze/10657)
**Author:** [@Art](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Art)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/anyone-want-to-sell-me-their-organelle-s-in-bronze/10657 "2024-10-05T09:04:46Z")
Or a trade for my PP201 silver +cash? --- ## [C&G Burning Man 2009](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/c-g-burning-man-2009/10614)
**Author:** [@oSc](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oSc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/c-g-burning-man-2009/10614 "2024-09-05T16:38:42Z")
Fond memories of my first solar powered BM art installation “Lux Tonalus” in 2009. I used an early version of the Pocket Piano - it was just a circuit board back then - to create a musical puzzle. I mixed Balinese and A… --- ## [Midi maker for orac](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/midi-maker-for-orac/10594)
**Author:** [@Tippetto](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Tippetto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/midi-maker-for-orac/10594 "2024-08-30T20:10:34Z")
Hi, just about to receive an Organelle m and wondering if there is a module that works like midi maker, so i can plug in my guitar and have it make midi data? Additionally ive seen a freeze patch that latches. Is there a… --- ## [Other instruments](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/other-instruments/10555)
**Author:** [@hallogallo](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/hallogallo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/other-instruments/10555 "2024-08-09T12:38:03Z")
Via @nicovr I have just learned about the Wingie 2, a very cool sounding thing, with something of a C&G vibe about it It made me wonder if there are other instruments ppl like that have a C&G vibe… What I love most abo… --- ## [New organelle in the making?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-organelle-in-the-making/10560)
**Author:** [@Giraffe](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/new-organelle-in-the-making/10560 "2024-08-09T08:09:29Z")
Hi, I don’t even know how to make these kind of posts and I don’t actually wake up wishing everyday for a new organelle - as I am fine with the M - but I am just wondering. I see that they are out of stock, Maybe usb-c… --- ## [Difference between original 201 and Organelle](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/difference-between-original-201-and-organelle/10526)
**Author:** [@Stefan.wiswedel](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Stefan.wiswedel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/difference-between-original-201-and-organelle/10526 "2024-07-12T14:04:10Z")
Hi there I am interested in generative ambient music and I have found a used original 201 available. How does it differ from the new 201 and the Organelle (apart from the screen)? And would.it be a good tool for some g… --- ## [Is Critter & Guitari Open Source?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/is-critter-guitari-open-source/10507)
**Author:** [@dfiction](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/dfiction)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/is-critter-guitari-open-source/10507 "2024-06-25T21:33:19Z")
Hi! I’m a long time fan of your instruments. But I just did a little deep dive on the 5moons and the Kaleidoloop—I didn’t realize that these creations use PD and can be hacked/repatched. This is an awesome feature, make… --- ## [How do you save an Orac patch?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/how-do-you-save-an-orac-patch/10442)
**Author:** [@Rollo](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Rollo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/how-do-you-save-an-orac-patch/10442 "2024-05-08T04:01:07Z")
I i’ve created some really cool patches using Orac 2. I’ve lost them all because I can’t find a way to save them. I’ve scoured the forums. I’ve watched videos and I still can’t figure it out. Can somebody please help me… --- ## [Organelle M- restock](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-m-restock/10279)
**Author:** [@Coil](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Coil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/organelle-m-restock/10279 "2024-02-11T17:28:20Z")
After perusing hours of videos of the Organelle I’m sold on the M, but of course, it’s out of stock absolutely everywhere, and most of the information I can find is a few years old. The website here suggests the pocket … --- ## [Video Mixer](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/video-mixer/10118)
**Author:** [@bbtambo](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/bbtambo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/video-mixer/10118 "2023-12-08T00:12:40Z")
Hi, I have an Eyesy, a rhythm scope and a video scope. What would you recommend to use if i want to be able to mix or go between each devices output? I see switchers online, is there anything that transitions between? I… --- ## [Mini piano 201 headphone hack?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/mini-piano-201-headphone-hack/10086)
**Author:** [@JesseW76](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/JesseW76)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/mini-piano-201-headphone-hack/10086 "2023-11-29T03:25:26Z")
Hi there! Just got myself a 201 and wondering if there’s some way to rig some headphones up to it either using the usb or line out port. Thanks in advance! --- ## [Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale!](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale/10079)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale/10079 "2023-11-26T17:20:26Z")
Happy Holiday Season! Take 20%-off all of our in-stock instruments!! Use code BF20 at checkout to get the discount. critterandguitari.com/shop Music is the best gift! --- ## [Black Friday Sale - Starts now!](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/black-friday-sale-starts-now/10061)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/black-friday-sale-starts-now/10061 "2023-11-17T18:20:27Z")
Happy Holiday Season! We’re now offering 20%-off all of our products! Use code BF20 at checkout to get the discount. critterandguitari.com/shop --- ## [Critter and guitari](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/critter-and-guitari/10036)
**Author:** [@Tyrellb11](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Tyrellb11)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/critter-and-guitari/10036 "2023-11-10T18:58:04Z")
Hello I’m looking for a specific box --- ## [Septavox BPM?](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/septavox-bpm/9877)
**Author:** [@Obay](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Obay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/septavox-bpm/9877 "2023-09-14T15:31:07Z")
Hi! What is the EXACT bpm of the Septavox for the Two Octave Arp mode for example at the lowest rate for knob 1? I’m getting several results but my best one is 129,43 --- ## [Eyesy UK](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/eyesy-uk/9858)
**Author:** [@Monsterz](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Monsterz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/eyesy-uk/9858 "2023-09-08T08:42:32Z")
Is the Eyesy going to be available to buy in the UK this year? Thanks [Next page](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/c/general/1.md?page=1)