[sdiy]: Hello Everybody

[Steven Downhill]

Hi everybody,

My name is Steven and I'm mailing from the UK (England to be precise). I'm
new to the list and I've decided to join because I want to learn more about
how to build and design analogue synths, drum machines etc. Ever since the
early 90's I've wanted to build my own stuff but due to lack of time and
money nothing ever got done about it. Now that's all changed...

At the moment my Dad is teaching me how to trace the current flow in a
circuit and how the various components in that circuit work. I'm very lucky
in the fact that he was a TV and Video service engineer for over 25 years so
he knows what he's talking about.

Currently though I'm feeling a bit stuck and don't know which way to turn as
most of the schematics that I've found on the net for synths etc contain
obsolete semiconductors. Although they are a good reference for experienced
circuit builders who can adapt them with available components they don't
help a novice like me. Also I can't seem to find any books on this subject
other than a on-line version of the withdrawn one by R.A. Penfold on how to
build your own mini-synth. (Which also contains obsolete components).

Can anybody point me to a book(s) or website(s) that explains how to build
synths etc with easily available components and provides schematics and the
mathematical and theoretical backing that I will eventually need when I come
to design my own stuff?.

Regards
Steven




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