🔧 Build a #DIY #FPGA #Synthesizer—No Soldering Needed! Discover how to assemble the XVA1 (aka XFM2) synthesizer—powered by the Artix A7 35T FPGA—entirely on a breadboard. This beginner-friendly, no-solder build is perfect for synth enthusiasts, makers, and curious DIYers. 🎶 Developed by René Ceballos @reneceballos5211 of , the XVA1 delivers rich, polyphonic sound and flexible patch editing. In this step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to build, wire, and test the synth—plus hear it in action. 📋 Chapters & Timecodes 00:00 – Sound demo preview 00:13 – What is the XVA1/XFM2? 01:56 – What you’ll need (parts list) 05:47 – Placing components on the breadboard 09:19 – Wiring (Part 1) 15:08 – What is an FPGA? 16:53 – Wiring (Part 2) 21:50 – Installing the firmware 22:22 – First test run 23:57 – Troubleshooting tips 25:20 – Patch editor & bundled software 26:03 – Sound demo 1 27:16 – Sound demo 2 28:25 – Final thoughts: Was this a good idea? 29:12 – Like, subscribe, share… and goodbye! 📌 Keywords for search: DIY FPGA synthesizer, XVA1 synth build, XFM2 breadboard synth, Artix A7 35T, no solder synth, FPGA music hardware, beginner synth project, electronic music DIY 👍 If you enjoyed this build or learned something new, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow synth lovers! Relevant links: Project homepage: Artix A7 35T (Europe) (US) Diligent Adept 2 software 1334A DAC: Resistors 220R and 470R: Optocoupler 4N36 24LC1025 EEPROM Chip 1N4148 Diode MIDI connector Breadboard and Jumper Wires Prototyping board (for soldering) FPGA on Wikipedia: FPGA programming explained: As usual on Aliexpress, make sure the right options are selected! HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL Join us on Woody Piano Shack's Discord server: Get 7% off on DistroKid with this link Shop a Huge Selection of Synths and Drum Machines at ! Here's what I have in my setup at the moment. Want to have that, too? Please use the followings links and support me: Yamaha EX5 Yamaha MU2000 Yamaha Montage Intech GRID: Retrokits RK-008 MPC One, Strymon Iridium, Zoom MS 70 CDR, ESI XSynth, Zoom R20, Zoom R4, Alabs Cetus Reverb, Alabs Timeslip, Behringer Patchbay and 19" Mixer: Some bands / artists I've been following for a long time are (among others) Massive Attack, Pink Floyd, Pet Shop Boys, Archive, A-Ha, Yes, Porcupine Tree, John Mellencamp, Jean-Michel Jarre, Metallica, Peter Gabriel, The Midnight and Perturbator. So my music will kind of sound like those (without ever reaching the greatness of those artists, of course). :-)