[sdiy] Beginner

[Scott Gravenhorst]

patchell <patchell at silcom.com> wrote:
>
>
>Bosca wrote:
>
>>    Hi guys!
>> I`m a synth DIY wannbe
>> can someone tell me where can I find a simple synth project
>> that
>> * works without a keybord
>> * is easy to build
>> * needs easy to find electronic parts
>>
>
>    If finding parts is something you don't want to do, I would recomend
>a Paia kit. (http://www.paia.com).  Paia has two different synths.  The
>Fatman and the 9700S.  The fatman is the least expensive, but, I think
>you really need to operate it with a Midi Keyboard.  

This is how it was designed to work, but someone on the FatMan list
had made some rather simple modifications to allow triggering it without
a keyboard.  Then supply an external voltages to drive the CV inputs.
I think it involves some trace cutting, but nothing so severe that it
couldn't be undone if desired.

Also, it really just responds to MIDI messages, so a MIDI sequencer
could be used without a keyboard controller.  I will admit to
having created whole pieces by hand editing notes in CakeWalk (c:

>The 9700S can
>definately be used without a keyboard, but is much more expensive.
>
>    Another alternative is http://www.ele4music.com/.  He sells bare PC
>boards that you populate.  However, documentation is very minimal.
>These may or may not be a good idea for a first project, depending on
>the level of your electronic skill.
>
>    The Paia kits have much more detailed instructions.
>
>    Now if you want to build something from just a schematic, look
>here:http://home.swipnet.se/cfmd/synths/friends/stopp/
>
>    This is the ASM-1 board.  The circuits are fairly simple, the
>hardest part to find is the MAT-02 (or equiv).
>
>    And if you are really into self abuse, go look at my web page.  Lots
>of circuits...
>
>>
>> Thanks a lot
>>
>> BOSCA^2
>>
>>
>
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