Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-14 by John Mahoney
I like to build modules, but only to a certain extent. With over 200 parts, I would not want to solder it together (sourcing the parts wouldn t be fun,
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Re: Just one more thing to think (and for me to worry) about
2009-02-13 by wjhall11
As for Will and I - we re not advocating you return to kits, Paul. But we ve wanted the 450 (FFB) for a couple years and we like building the modules. That
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by David Abbey
Actually, I would purchase an assembled FFB, if that s the way Paul needs to go. I just want one. So I can go either way. Been waiting, what, 3 years for
Just one more thing to think (and for me to worry) about
2009-02-13 by Paul Schreiber
I m not ever going back to full-blown kits. That is not a good use of my time. [JH, close your ears a sec.....] There is only *so much* one can conjure up with
Re: [motm] Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by David Moylan
I like to solder kits when I have the time but in the last 6 months or so I ve had very little time. I ve got a bunch of bare PCBs and populated PCBs waiting
Re: [motm] Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by Jason Proctor
right there with you. there s something massively zen about soldering. it s one of those things like cooking, where if you rush it or don t pay attention,
RE: [motm] Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by John L Rice
+1 Me Too! ;-) ... From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Juskiw Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 11:44 AM To: MOTM List
RE: [motm] What cable is right for modular synths?
2009-02-13 by John L Rice
Yes, those would be some good choices. I have a big pile of Switchcraft phone plugs that I ve been sitting on for years and was going to sell most of them on
Re: [motm] Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by Scott Juskiw
I don t rationalize the economics at all, I just LOVE soldering. I enjoy building things with my hands, even most of the cabinets and desks in my studio are
Re: FFB options/soldering vs. assembled
2009-02-13 by Nathan Durham
Well, I used to live in New York City and make $50/hr. Now I live in a small town in Michigan and make $10/hr part time. For me, the Time=Money equation has
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by jneilnyc
I was happy to build the kits that I did, but I never got into building modules as an end in itself, it was simply an expedient (and cost-effective) way to get
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by wjhall11
No - no ire here either. I completely understand the point - if you count our time, our synth is more expensive than if we had boughten the modules already
Re: [motm] What cable is right for modular synths?
2009-02-13 by Stephen Drake
Those ll work. They re not the only solution, but they re as good as anything else. ... -- ... Stephen Drake sduck409@comcast.net
RE: [motm] Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by Adam Schabtach
No ire raised on my part. For me, it has nothing to do with economics. I genuinely enjoy building modules; for me, it is THAT fun . Roughly half of the
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Jason Proctor
option (a) - these days i like to buy PCBs and then decide whether/when to build the module later.
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by rogerpellegrini
I d go for option(b). At the risk of raising the ire of the many soldering fans on this forum, I feel compelled to ask how our friends who have chosen option
Re: [motm] What cable is right for modular synths?
2009-02-13 by Argitoth
what the crap happened to my links? switchcraft: http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?off=47&sort=prod&skuonly=0&search=switchcraft&pagesize=20 mogami:
What cable is right for modular synths?
2009-02-13 by argitoth
http://www.performanceaudio.com/cgi/product_view.cgi?products_id=5598 http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?
Re: [motm] Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by Paul Schreiber
... But *I* get to do 1-6 :) Because I suck at #7. Paul S.
Re: [motm] Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by Scott Juskiw
I hate to be a parrot, but what Adam says below is exactly my opinion on the 730 and 520 (cloud generator).
Re: [motm] Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by Scott Juskiw
For me, the joy of synths comes from these sources: 1. coming up with an idea for a useful module, could be based on some existing piece of hardware 2.
Re: Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by leitner6
I think I m the opposite of a lot of people here. Lately, I d rather have something that I can take out of the box thats finished and ready to go. I didn t
RE: [motm] Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by Adam Schabtach
I have no interest in the 730 because I can t figure out what I d do with it. I can t see spending $399 to buy one as an experiment to determine its usefulness
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Scott Juskiw
Thanks for the clarification. This makes the MOTM FFB a more viable addition to my filter cabinet(s), especially if it s a JH design. I d still prefer to
Totally against *any* assembled module?
2009-02-13 by Paul Schreiber
but I can pretty much guarantee that I won t buy a fully assembled unit. ... I m interested to know if this expands across *any* future MOTM offering, or just
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by JH.
... The FFB Paul is talking about has also been designed by me, and is entirely different from my String Filter. MOTM filterbank = My modern version of the
FW: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Adam Schabtach
This was sent to me directly but the author wrote to tell me that he intended it to go to the list (one of the only lists on the planet that doesn t have its
RE: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Adam Schabtach
Ditto for me on both of Scott s points. I can t guarantee that I ll buy an FFB at all, but I can pretty much guarantee that I won t buy a fully assembled unit.
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Scott Juskiw
I m not committing to buying your FFB at this point (since I built my own based on JH s board). But I definitely prefer the DIY approach (option A) and would
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Jeff Laity
b) makes the most business sense, one main board for both MOTM and Euro/Frac modules. ... NOTICE: This electronic mail message and its contents, including any
RE: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Adam Schabtach
Definitely a) for me. Just outta curiosity, though, has the following observation crossed anyone else s mind: FFB has 11 pots, two for the high-/low-pass
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by George Kisslak
If it was through hole and all parts were available from mouser/digikey/allied I could handle option a). Perhaps you could include mounting hardware in that
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Erik Ribeiro
probably B, but i would go with A after some practice with less complex modules. assembly is fun/cheaper, but i m not so well versed at testing or
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by cormallen
Definitely (b)! Thanks, Harry
[motm] OT (sort of) Check out these 2 MOOG and 1 EMS vid with sound from Synthesizers Von Gestern!
2009-02-13 by John L Rice
Unfortunately the CDs are out of print (or if you find them they are like $75 to over $100 . . .volume 2 is on Ebay right now but the following to cuts are
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by Eric Frampton
I d go for option A . e
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Marc Bareille
Option a) !!! 250 part to solder = cool :) Cheers, Marc B.
RE: [motm] MOTM swag
2009-02-13 by John L Rice
Cool, I m gonna get me a mug! (although I m a little disappointed that some of the screws are missing! ;-) John L Rice ... From: motm@yahoogroups.com
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Tom Farrand
Option A . Tom F.
MOTM swag
2009-02-13 by Paul Schreiber
http://www.freeclyde.com/swag/shopswag.html I didn t see this until now. Awesome!!! Paul S.
MOTM on XM Radio/movies
2009-02-13 by Paul Schreiber
Hearts of Space is playing program #626 (Archetribe) and ~ 10:50PM Texas time some of Robert Rich s Bestiary will be beamed into homes all over the world :)
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by David Abbey
I could do option A. D. Abbey ________________________________ From: Paul Schreiber To: MOTM List Sent: Thursday,
Re: Longer power cables?
2009-02-13 by djbrow54
This is what I use. It s just a 6 pin MTA connector but the pins extend equally long on both sides. I just piggyback cables together when I need an extension
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Stephen Drake
I m not currently interested in one of these, but if I had a change of heart down the road, I ll take what s behind door A. ... -- ... Stephen Drake
RE: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Aardvark
Option A !!! 250 parts to solder!!! Bring it on!!! Al From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Schreiber Sent: Thursday,
RE: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Greg James
This is one I would prefer fully assembled. ... From: motm@yahoogroups.com [mailto:motm@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Schreiber Sent: Thursday, February
RE: [motm] Longer power cables?
2009-02-13 by John L Rice
The 20 power cables have always worked fine for me, except for one module I used a 30 one. I have relatively small cases though (10U wide and 12U tall). I
Re: [motm] Comments from the rants (long)
2009-02-13 by Ross Stapf
I guess I will add in that one of the reasons I probably won t be getting a 730 soon is that I really want to get a Cloud Gen. I know with a wedding coming
Re: [motm] FFB options
2009-02-13 by Nathan Durham
A la carte is my preference, and I definitely want one in my cabinet. nathan
Re: FFB options
2009-02-13 by wjhall11
Will and I vote resoundingly for 2.0 style pcb, panel, and special parts. If you offer this, we ll order tomorrow. Bill and Will