[sdiy] Questions re modulars ( newbie )

[patchell]

Iain Duncan wrote:

> Hi everyone, I am brand spanking new to this list, analogues in general, and
> electronics, so I'm pretty durn unedemacated here. I would like to start
> building my own analogue modular system, building the stuff I can, and
> buying whatever is too hard for me for now. I've been searching the net and
> the archives and have come across a number of DIY, and semi-DIY modular
> things and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on which were best.
> This is perhaps a thread that has been done to death, but might be useful
> again I hope?
>
> My concerns are: good sound ( duh! ), rugged enough to play live ( and
> preferably not huge ), compatibility with other modulars, possible for an
> industrious beginner to build ( I do have more expert friends to hassle),
> and of course the almighty dollar.
>
> Can anyone tell me what they think of the following systems:
>

    All of them are good...they do, however, differ in the amount of DIY work
you have to put into them.
    The ASM-1 is the one you are most on your own with.  However, there are lots
of people on the list, including the guy who designed it, who have give you the
most help.

>
> ASM-1
> http://home.swipnet.se/cfmd/synths/friends/stopp/
>                                         ( PCBs and plans )
>
> Oakley Sound Systems    http://www.oakleysound.com
>                                         ( PCBs and plans, optional small
> parts )

    I will let Tony comment on this, since I am not really all that familiar
with what you get.

>
>
> Electonics for Music        http://www.ele4music.com/
>                                         ( PCBs, plans, optional all parts )

    One step above something like the ASM-1.  You are still on your own, pretty
much, but Tom does have a support group for the stuff, so, pleanty of help is
availiable.

>
>
> Paia 9700 series            http://www.paia.com
>                                         ( PCBs, plans, parts )

    I have one of these, good kit.  Good instructions.  You get everything you
need.

>
>
>  MOTM                        http://www.synthtech.com/motm/
>                                         ( complete modules that need
> assembly )
>

    These are very good kits.  Everybody I know who has one really love these.

    And, you forgot at least one web site.  http://www.blacet.com

    He does not have all the module for a complete synth yet, but, he is getting
there.  He does have a lot of very unusual modules, and they are compatable with
both the MOTM and PAIA setups.

>
> Thanks so much for your help; I'm looking forward to participating on the
> list.
>
> Iain Duncan

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