[sdiy] Wavetek 182A Function Generator

[Terje Winther]

> I've acquired two Wavetek 182A Function Generators, one functioning,  
> the other not. I may use the non-functioning one for parts (CA3083,  
> two CA3046, CA3096, two CA3019 etc...).
> I was wondering if anyone has played with these in a musical  
> context. Probably how a lot of electronic musicians started out -  
> with older units of course. I can see Edgard Varese appreciating  
> one...

Yes, I use a similar Wavetech function generator all the time, both  
live and in the studio. It is hooked up to my modulars, and it is  
extremely nice (both visually and soundvise) to put the Wavetech  
through one input of a ring modulator and turn the big frequency knob  
manually, while the other input is coming from the sum of the  
sequenced VCOs. I can to a total manual ring-mod sweep of the  
sequencer going on, and mix it with the original VCO sound to suit my  
needs.
First photo (under the posters and YouTube vids) shows how it sits  
with my modulars live:
http://www.wintherstormer.no/concerts/20090926/20090926.html
(that white thing on top of the dot.com/moog modular to the left)

Terje Winther
terje.winther at wintherstormer.no
http://www.wintherstormer.no/