[sdiy] new guy - how did you start

[Scott Gravenhorst]

"wood" <buck75 at easydatamusic.com> wrote:
>
>hey everybody, i have been on the list for a several weeks now and have =
>enjoyed all the information so far. although alot of it is way over my =
>head, i think this forum is right up my alley, as they say. what i would =
>like to know from you all is... how did you get into this?  what made =
>you decide to start making your own music machines?  what was your fist =
>diy project? how did it work out for you ( did you bite off more than =
>you could chew, or was it a smooth operation)? what would you say, =
>besides sdiy, was the most important resource to you when you started (a =
>book or project or mentor) and what would you fine folks recomend as a =
>good beginner project. i know that is kind of alot, but i am curious.
>thanks for all the info thus far and for all you may provide in the =
>future.
>
>Easy Data Music
>www.easydatamusic.com

My first electronic music "project" was when I was a teenager I had been
playing with a UJT oscillator and thought it might be cool to connect my
electric guitar to it.  I don't remember exactly how I connected it, but
the UJT oscillator would synchronize to either the fundamental or a strong
harmonic while the guitar signal was fairly strong.  I didn't know squat
about electronics (compared to know when I don't know diddly) so I didn't
do anything else with it, such as gating it.

Then I got into radio frequency stuff, then computers in a big way and
several years ago I found this list and built my first FatMan (kit).  Then
I started going crazy modifying it and I've not stopped!

Warning:  Synth-DIY is a narcotic and addictive habit.  Do not attempt
these projects unless you have no girlfriend or wife (or want to drive the
one you have insane or away from you).  Be prepared to explain the most
inane purchases of what your girlfriend or wife will tell you is "that
piece of junk".  And also be prepared for their blank look when you test a
filter that you think sounds really cool...

May the leadtin god be with you always.


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