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[Bauke van der Wal]

>  I would start with a kit (or kits) at first.

not so long ago i asked a similar question on this list. i said i 
ordered my fatman and i was looking for a nice point to start 
synth-diy. well .. it seems that thefatman is a great point to start. 
it is a nice analog synth and not only you can learn a lot of analog 
synthesis by building it, it is probably the most modded piece of 
equipment on earth (am i right?)

>  I really cannot speak on other kits

the reactions i got on my request were very positive about the MOTM 
modules and the ASM-1 project (both most mentioned in the replies). 
after i built my fatman i think i will go for the asm-1 (maybe in 
between some extra filter-modules).

> > Where exactly should I start, i mean, exactly...

it all depends on what you want. IF you want a analog 2 osc. synth, 
go for it and order your fatman now. IF you want to start a modular 
system, get some MOTM modules or buy the 9700 series from paia (as 
soon as they're available, won't be long i hope). and so on ...

HTH
bauke

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