Why DIY ? (was Re: [sdiy] pro EQs)

[Paul Maddox]

Ken,

> That sort of makes sense if those on this list are diy'ing old outdated
> stuff to learn and become design engineers.  But in most cases it seems
like
> many already know their stuff pretty well or if they don't, they're just
> copying circuits to prevent from simply buying a piece of gear only to end
> up with something probably inferior and without a nice pretty professional
> look to it.

I don't think so, for me I enjoying building synths, far more than buying
them.
if I want something I enjoy thinking how to make it, and building it, its a
lot more fun than buying stuff.
The same is true for my wife who enjoys 'crafts', why shoudl she spend 8
hours making a single card when she can buy one for a couple of quid? Why
should she enjoy painting when she can go and buy something better and not
have the hassle?
As has been said, why should you play synths? why not just go and play a CD?
Probably because it doesn't "feel" the same as doing it yourself.

Paul

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