[sdiy] Beginner

[patchell]

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.  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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