[sdiy] OT: Further Learning

[David Panseri]

>I saw your post on the sdiy boards. I didn't think there was anyone else
>in pittburgh who was into synth electronics. I'm still an amature in the
>diy aspec but its nice to know there's someone close by who's into this
>kind of stuff. Maybe we can learn something from each other. My aim is
>fatjoebear.

Good to see another yinzer on the sdiy list. It's defiantly good
knowing i'm not the only one in the area into this kind of thing. I'd
throughly enjoy talking shop with you some time. Also if you're into
the rock and roll I'm in a local synth influenced rock band called
Operation Super-Catch. You can hear our stuff at
http://www.purevolume.com/operationsupercatch We play allot around the
burgh so if you dig come check us out.

Also my AIM is Radical Ans

>
> Fwiw, I would also recommend buying or declaring a synth already
> owned as a study piece.
> Or buy broken synths and repair them, build kits or DIY projects, etc.
> The basic thought being that hands-on experience has considerable
> value in honing techniques and skills to apply your textbook
> knowledge. Lab projects for college have their usefulness I imagine,
> but experimenting on your own time will teach you more in the long
> run. Broken units can teach troubleshooting techniques, blackbox
> analysis, various constructional techniques, failure modes, etc.
> It's a challenge to have an unknown in front of you sometimes. :)
>

That's one thing I defiantly plan on doing. Now that I'm out of school
and have a job I plan on building some kits and keeping an eye out for
some old synths.  I think I'm going to build a PAIA Fatman first cause
the synth I use w/ my band isn't the greatest bass synth, and since
I'm the bass guitar/synth player I really could use one. :)

Thanks for all the advice so far guys you've been very helpful

-Dave