ASM modules and the electronically challenged

[Keith Winstanley]

Hi list,

I have only recently joined the list and am delighted to find so much 
going on, I have been into synths since hearing 'popcorn' as a child and 
seeing the large bloke on the back of the 'Hot Butter' album tweaking the 
moog! (sad but true).

I am very interested in the ASM board from Gene, and also in the face 
plates and mods from Christopher, (I would like to hear more about the 
small analog sequencer as well). The problem I have is I am not very 
experienced in electronics, sure I can get the odd faulty synth going 
again if it is just a case of replacing a chip or so, (I have a lovely 
Roland SH2 as proof of that). I am very good at soldering but how much 
technical knowledge and equipment do I need to build an ASM module? I 
could assemble the board easily enough, I have a soldering iron, a simple 
multimeter and know one end of a component from the other, but I am not 
sure about setting it up and getting the power supply right. I don't know 
how complicated the kit is and how much setting up is required. Is it 
just a case of assembling the board and wireing up the knobs and sockets? 
I would like some feedback. I might be able to get one of my friends over 
here to help me set it up (loads of experience of big analog modulars), 
but would like to attempt it myself an not hassle him!

Any comments welcome     -be kind!

I hope to be ordering a board soon, I hope there are some left Gene.  I 
am just figuring out the best way to get  $60 to you from Manchester UK.  
 (is that price correct?)

...Keith Winstanley

keithw at cix.compulink.co.uk