[sdiy] Recommendations??

[John L Marshall]

There has been lots of discussion of module compatibility. The answer,
generally yes. Mix and match within certain limits.

A survey of preferred standards was conducted recently. Most popular size
was 5U by 2U. Most popular connecton was 1/4 inch phone jack followed by
banana jack.

Some modules require +-15 volts. Some modules require +-12 volts. Many
modules will work with either.

Most are 1.0 volts/octave.

Signal levels and control voltage levels may differ but generally can be
worked around, with attenuators or amplifiers.

Electronics with store front around Seattle:

Future/Active Electronics on Northup in Bellevue.

Vetco Electronics inside Fred Meyer on 148th in Bellevue. (some surplus)

Radar Electric on Western Ave in Seattle. (surplus upstairs)

Supertronics on West Valley Highway, Tukwila. (some surplus, some super high
prices)

Boeing Surplus on East Valley Highway. (Just bought a Fluke 1953A Counter
and a box full of banana jacks and toggle switches.)

Electronic Dimensions on Puyallup Ave in Tacoma

Take care,
John
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Petts, James (SEA)" <James.Petts at sea.celltechgroup.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 8:20 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Recommendations??


> Hi All
>
> I am about to revive one of my earlier interests, building electronic
> kit, and I decided to take a hack at making a modular synth. I am a
> competent builder, and I was wondering what recommendations people had
> about various kits, such as the MOTM, 9700, Blacet, etc.
>
> I understand that all these use the 10V/octave standard. Does this mean
> that modules can be mixed and matched?
>
> Money isn't a constraint, and I don't have a particular size of instrument
> in mind: I intend to keep on building until it's finished (yeah, I know,
> it never will be :-).
>
> Also does anyone have any comments about the 9700's "many modules in one
> module" approach? Is it useful or are truly discrete modules more
flexible?
>
> Finally (sorry for the number of questions), can anyboy recommend a decent
> electronics shop in or near Redmond, Washington: I just moved to the area
> and don't know it very well...
>
> Thanks
>
> James
>
>
>
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