[sdiy] wave/surf machine

[harrybissell]

Yes the PAiA Surf Synthesizer would be a good choice, although it needs a
poopload of bass boost to sound good.

I think the schematics ARE on the web somewhere.

H^) harry

synth at oldmail.charlielamm.com wrote:

> I have been commissioned to build a surf synthesizer (sound of waves at a
> beach) for an "artist party" that's coming up end of december.
>
> Here are some of the specs:
>
> a) Can't be a looped CD or a sample if possible.  Analog sounds (pink
> noise, random S/H, EG, filters) should be used.
>
> b) doesn't necessarily need a built in amp; a PA system will be provided
>
> c) Should be relatively hands-off; no complex control surface; if
> possible some control of "big waves" vs "small waves" would be good, maybe
> via a single pot, but this isn't critical, and an attenuator for the
> output would be a plus.
>
> d) Must be self-contained; no external noise generators or whatever
> needed.  Mono would do but stereo is better, so, basically 2 outputs: out
> R and out L.
>
> d.5) -10dbV-ish sort of output levels--consumer type.
>
> e) Needs to be reasonably realistic sounding.
>
> f) Must be built by about Dec 1, so nothing too complex.
>
> g) Should not cost a fortune to build.  I could throw maybe $50 for parts
> and PCB's, but not a heck of a lot more--I do have a large junk box
> however.
>
> h) Powered by a wall wart or 117V; no need for battery power.
>
> i) Needs to sound good and reasonably realistic--these are artists after
> all!!!
>
> Any suggestions?  PAIA once sold a kit for one of these,
> but I think it's long gone--they still sell a "surf man" PCB, and
> something like $15 for the documentation, but I have no idea if it's any
> good or if it fits the above specs, or if they even have it in stock.
>
> Google searches reveal nada...maybe I'm not searching for the right thing?
>
> Any suggestions, about the Surfman or anything else, are greatly
> appreciated.
>
> --CL