[sdiy] Interested in Tau Pipe Phaser / Flanger boards ?

[Ian Smith]

Hell, I'm intereested, the module sounds great. And call me easy to please, 
but, if I can bolt it to a front panel I'm good.

IS

>From: "JH." <jhaible at debitel.net>
>To: "karl dalen" <dalenkarl at yahoo.se>, "diy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>, 
>        "analog heaven" <analogue at hyperreal.org>,        "MOTM List" 
><motm at yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] Interested in Tau Pipe Phaser / Flanger boards ?
>Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 02:49:48 +0200
>
>Good point.
>But keep in mind that I'm not going into the "kit business", so I don't 
>have
>to find and offer a "complete package", a module that fits all demands. I
>just think it's much easier for others to build some of my projects when I
>provide a PCB, than to just build them from the schematics and go to
>veroboard, as I did all these years. It's perfectly ok to use that PCB for
>all the basic (and not so basic) functions it provides, and add a *tiny*
>verobaord circuit to customise the circuit for one's personal needs.
>
>JH.
>
> >You are now about to enter the twilight zone of interested
> >peoples-requests-to-change-this-and-change-that-in-the-pcb!
> >
> >Reg
> >KD
>
>
>--- "JH." <jhaible at debitel.net> skrev:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > many of you may already know about this strange effect device,
> > which sounds more like a flanger (some say, like a thru-zero flanger!),
> > but actually is a phaser with 20 (twenty!) all pass filter stages.
> >
> > If you haven't heard it yet, go to
> > http://www.keyboardmuseum.org/soundsheet/soundsheet.html ,
> > scroll down to "The Pipe Phase Demo Record" and listen to the demo.
> >
> > The service manual is located here:
> > http://www.musicsynthesizer.com/Diode%20Phaser/Diode%20Phaser.html
> >
> > I think it's quite impressive and extreme sounding, and it's closely
> > related to the ARP Quadra Phaser which I've cloned some years ago:
> > http://home.debitel.net/user/jhaible/additional_schemos.html
> >
> > And, looking for a project to further develop my pcb layout skills with
> > RIMU before I start that big Vocoder, I thought the Tau Pipe would be
> > a good choice.
> >
> > I've redesigned the original circuit, such that there are no more exotic
> > components (no more obsolete dual FET), and all the circuitry that
> > originally was potted in the infamous PD-10 modules, is part of the main
> > circuit board in my version.
> > I plan to make the layout such that you can
> > *either*
> > (1) use cheap CA3086 transistor arrays
> > *or*
> > (2) - for an ultra low noise version - SSM2210, MAT-02, LM394 
>(expensive!
> > 20
> > pairs needed!)
> > *or*
> > (3) use hand matched discrete transitors (unexpensive, but requires a 
>lot
> > of
> > work.)
> >
> > Also on the board will be the complete power supply (except the mains
> > transformer),
> > and you can either connect a small transformer with 2 * 18V AC secondary
> > voltage,
> > *or* connect a single 18V AC source such as a Wall Wart.
> >
> > All pots and jacks and LEDs will be connected externally with flexible
> > wires
> > to allow some flexibility on the form factor (19" rack enclosure, or
> > tabletop box,
> > or even an oversized stomp box).
> > The PCB has a rather small size for what it contains (90mm * 160mm), but
> > it's probably
> > too big to fit behind MOTM or other typical modular front panels.
> >
> > I'm currently in the process of having a first prototype made.
> > I may also create a Schaeffer front panel later (haven't decided on 19" 
>1U
> > or Tabletop
> > version yet.)
> >
> > So, is there any interest for others to buy these PCBs, when / if the
> > thing
> > works as
> > intended?
> > In the past, I've mainly built on veroboard and had to turn down 
>requests
> > for pcb boards,
> > or even for readily assembled modules. Now, that I've bought a layout
> > software, the
> > situation has slightly changed for the better :)
> >
> > So, if you're interested in getting a board, let me know.
> > Right now, I have no idea what it will cost - keep in mind the whole
> > project
> > will not
> > be cheap, with all these transistor pairs!
> > I won't offer complete kits. If there's enough demand, I'll sell the 
>naked
> > PCB boards,
> > and publish the building information on my web site.
> >
> > Let me know if you're interested, to find out if it's worth the effort.
> >
> > JH.
> >
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