[sdiy] Hi everybody / starting out

[megaohm]

My starting out story was quite similar. I started with Reaktor (I
think ver.2) and built quite a few sequencers, sample players,etc. I
found the MOTM site and started making "modular synths" based on the
module descriptions found there. It worked out pretty well. It sounded
nothing like a real hardware modular but, the idea of constructing
instruments that cater to MY needs was exactly what I had been
searching for.
 The Fatman was my first kit project. There's a lot of parts and
panel hardware, so it's not the easiest first project. It is nice
because you get a full synth right away and you can add mods as you
gain more knowledge/skills (i.e.: your first mod could be to add an
external filter input and you can learn about simple opamp
mixers,inverters,offset,etc.).
 For the money, I don't think you can get a better rudimentary synth.
 Depending on how obsessed you become, you may find youself with a
full-blown modular synth in no time.
 Also, get yourself a breadboard (and power supply). This is an
indespensible piece of equiptment.


peng

> 
> Jean-Pierre Martineau wrote:
> 
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > I'm new to this group as well as to synthesizer building - sort of.
> > I've made a software synthesizer (Substractive 3 oscillator per note
> > with FM, Sync, ADRS, SWF and a few delay effects. Now I feel it's
> > time to move to hardware synths. I've been wanting to do this for a
> > while and now have a house and the space to do it.
> >
> > I'll probably start out by building a PAIA Fatman to get my hands
> > dirty. I've read on this mailing list's FAQ (http://www.oldcrows.net/
> > ~patchell/sdiyfaq.html) that that's probably a good way to start out,
> > but since the FAQ is unofficial and 3 years old and the answer might
> > have changed since then, I'll still ask the question: What's the best
> > kit for my first project?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jean-Pierre Martineau
> > jpmartineau at jpmartineau dot com
> >
> >
> >
> 
> --
> Regards,
> John Blacet
> 
> Blacet Research
> http://www.blacet.com
> 
>