Introduction

Didgelab is free, open-source software designed for the computer-aided design of didgeridoos. It allows you to define specific optimizations for both the sound and physical shape of your instrument. Once you run an optimization, the software computes a precise bore profile to match your acoustic goals.

With Didgelab, you can simulate the sound of your didgeridoo before you even pick up a tool. It is a powerful platform for exploring acoustic phenomena and discovering instruments with rare, specialized tonal qualities.

An Experimental Approach

Didgelab is highly experimental. While we have built several successful instruments using these designs, we are still uncovering the full potential of the software. Here are a few things you can achieve:

• Define the fundamental note: Precisely set the drone of your didgeridoo.
• Tune the toots: Manually tune overblows (e.g., a drone in D with toots in D, A, and E) or snap all toots to a specific scale.
• Configure the shape: Customize length, cylindrical or conical bore sections, bell flares, and more.

While the core features are stable, Didgelab also includes experimental acoustic targets. These are based on acoustic theory and require further real-world verification. We encourage users to build these designs and help us verify the results:

• Harmonic didgeridoos: Instruments with perfectly tuned resonances.
• Inharmonic instruments: Intentionally detuned resonances for unique timbres.
• Shimmering resonances: Detuned peaks that create a natural "phaser" effect.

Didgelab is part of the broader Didgitaldoo project.