[sdiy] Newbie

[The Peasant]

> hello all. my name is ethan and i'm incredibly
> intimidated to be on 
> this list. however i'd really like build some things and
> figured this 
> was a good place to start. unfortunately i know nothing,
> so i'd 
> appreciate anything at all you can tell me.

Hello Ethan, welcome to the list! Don't be intimidated, 
there are others in your position on this list, and 
remember that we all started at the same place, knowing 
nothing. This is a very friendly list, so don't hesitate to 
ask questions.

> my first project in the synth relm, i'd like to be a
> ribbon controller 
> (trautonium style

I have built a ribbon controller but I'm not sure if it's 
what you are looking for. See: 

http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/epeasant/projects/ribbon
/controller.html

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Good luck!

Take care,
Doug
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