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Re: Nomination for new EASIEST module....

2003-05-18 by Mike Marsh

Easy to build and very cool addition to a rack.  The summed mode 
makes for some interesting evolving timbres when hook to things like 
FREQ modulation or RESONANCE...

--- In motm@yahoogroups.com, Tentochi <tentochi2003@y...> wrote:
> This contest does not include the '900 which is the easiest module 
overall. 
> And this does not include modules that do not come in kit form 
such as '910 and
> '940.
> 
> The reigning champion has been consistently the '800.  My 
nomination is the
> '380.  Yes, it does have a slightly higher part count (it's been I 
while since
> I built any '800s), but the parts are VERY straight forward to 
insert into the
> board.  And the parts are all in line, so it is easy to solder.  
And the board
> is easy to ready.  No coax or cable-ties on the board.  And 
finally, there are
> very few parts to confuse--there are at least 2 of every resistor 
value, only
> one type of small cap (so no magnifying glass needed), only two 
types of IC,
> etc.
> 
> In some ways, I think this module deserves a 1/5 difficulty, but 
this is just
> my opinion.  I had a very relaxing time building it.
> 
> Cheers!
> Shemp
> 
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