[sdiy] second request: WTT for SSM2020

[Joe Kramer]

Dear Chris (and snthDIYers),
    Sorry to say I don't have any of the Curtis chips.  But there are companies
that deal in IC fabrication on a custom basis (I don't know what the proper name
of this business is).  Although it's expensive, and large minimum quantities are
required, what if a lot of interested parties "chipped" in to have some of these
discontinued parts made?  The dies (or whatever they use) must still be in
existance somewhere.  Wouldn't it be fantastic to be able to have these things
available again?  It certainly has happened in the audio tube world, why not with
music synth ICs?  I'd certainly cast my lot for it.

Regards,
Joe Kramer

Chris Stecker wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I don't want to clutter up your mailboxes, and I know 90++% of you have no
> access to these chips, but I thought I'd post once more in case there's
> someone out there.....
>
> I need a few (4 at this point) SSM 2020 chips for my Buchla 296.  It's so
> close to being done...  I'd really like to trade with someone in need of my
> CEM chips (3350, 3360, 3320...) but will pay $$ if I must.  Thanks if you can
> help.
>
> -Chris