Re: [ElektorFormant] I need to buy a cheap power supply
2005-05-18 by Dirk Vanden Berghe
I use switch mode PSU s, 2 seperate 15Vdc units, one for +15, one for -15. Derive 5Vdc with 7812 from the one used for +15V. (farnell: 2 times 494-9638 or
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I'm searching for Formant original panels! like waveform processor etc.
2005-05-17 by biotron02
Hello, I m searching for Formant 2 original panels! priority for: Waveform processor, ring modulator, s/h, lfo vc and the others. I can pay or exchange with
I need to buy a cheap power supply
2005-05-14 by Kris Bishop
Can anyone suggest the specs to look for and where I could possibly buy one. I had a 200mA one for testing, my PCB s for the original supply were rinted the
SELL Elektor Formant modularsystem!
2005-05-07 by biotron02
Hi,I have a formant system to sell. The system with keyboard work well, the front panels are original from elektor and the two vco s mount the ua726. Some
Re: FORMANT SALE
2005-05-05 by cibina04
Hello! I m Daniele and I m interested for your elektor Formant. What price? All modules are original from elektor or housemade? Please, let me know the price
[ElektorFormant] re: new user
2005-05-01 by Terje Winther
... Nice big system! cvproc is a CV processor. It is used to invert, shift (relative to 0V), amplify and attentuate CV (control Voltage) signals. ... Ring
re: new user
2005-05-01 by eben1000uk
hello tw i ve put some more pics of the modules i cant figure out yet. some of them are very home made looking! i guess thats the whole point of the formant
Re: [ElektorFormant] new user
2005-04-30 by Terje Winther
Hello Ben, Welcome to this group. ... It is a module that can automate the ADSRs. Do things like repeat them, delay them and such. You input keyboard gate
new user
2005-04-29 by eben1000uk
hi i just got my first formant system. its very big! theres a picture of it in the photos section. i m just getting my head round it and a few things are
Re: PSU's suggestions?
2005-04-22 by markfrancombe
Ahhh you slightly missed my point. Its great to hear that the Formant PSU is so ... er... hefty(?), but as Ill be buying to other modules from other
Re: PSU's suggestions?
2005-04-21 by laurence2715
If I remember right, from wayyyy back in 1980 when I built mine, the power supply will deliver more than enough power to drive the modules, I think the psu was
PSU's suggestions?
2005-04-21 by markfrancombe
My next question, in preparation for the big Formant overhaul is... Do I have to use the power supply that is designed for it? It works fine and everything,
Re: [ElektorFormant] FORMANT SALE
2005-04-19 by Laurie Biddulph
What do you call a serious offer? Also can you indicate rough weight and size for shipment to Australia? Best Regards (Mr) Laurie Biddulph Elby Designs ABN: 70
FORMANT SALE
2005-04-18 by dirkyformant
I m considering selling my Formant. Standard configuration: 3 VCO (1 not working - no uA726 and small components missing) 2 VCF 1 24dB VCF 1 VCA 1 RFM 3 ADSR 1
RE: [ElektorFormant] Re: ADSR gate In mod
2005-04-17 by Kris Bishop
Save the hassle and look at the midijack from synhouse, I m just building one just now with the midijack which means I can use any of my synths to control my
Re: ADSR gate In mod
2005-04-17 by markfrancombe
... Holey Moley.. It sure was Kris.. I dont know what all this means right now as my FORMANT is, as is, still in old crumbling box.. but when I start to take
Re: [ElektorFormant] ADSR gate In mod
2005-04-17 by harrybissell
Yeah... Schaeffer horror story. I had to pay them money. They sent the panel in timely fashion and it was exactly what I ordered. :^P I ll look at the ADSR
RE: [ElektorFormant] ADSR gate In mod
2005-04-17 by Kris Bishop
Hi, Depending on which circuit you have the modification should be very simple. On the original circuit there is a wire bridge on the PCB which is the largest
ADSR gate In mod
2005-04-17 by markfrancombe
As my Formant was built pretty much as close to the manual as poss, the only way of triggering the ADSR s is via the keyboard. Always thought it strange that a
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Formant builder and user
2005-04-13 by Terje Winther
Hi Kris, ... This is a good place to start: http://www.msc175.de/ Terje Winther WintherStormer mailto:wintherstormer@kunst.no
Re: New Formant builder and user
2005-04-12 by Kris Bishop
Hi T.W I can t understand the book so I have had to use the circuits and work from there. So I have caught a couple of problems and working on them just now.
Re: frontpanels
2005-04-12 by Kris Bishop
I m running out of time and money so I am using high quality prints of the original panels (touched up in paint I might add) then sticking them on to plastic
frontpanels
2005-04-10 by Dirk Vanden Berghe
Hi, I made a range of new frontpanels like this: Drawing in AutoCad - no need to export cause AutoCad 2005 can do great grafical stuff too. Used the same base
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-10 by Laurie Biddulph
Here is 5 minutes spent doing the ADSR panel. By no means finished (I need to check the fixing hole locations for example) but it gives you and idea of the
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-10 by Laurie Biddulph
Hi Frank, For a pcb company to make pcbs properly you need to use a pcb design tool. I use a professional (!) tool called Protel but AutoTrax (also from
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-10 by Laurie Biddulph
If you already have the tools for making a proper pcb then the job is very easy and I found it easier than using the Schaeffer tools. Admittedly a bit more
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by harrybissell
... You can do this. It will be as hard, or harder to make artwork than for the Schaeffer method. Usually you need Gerber files to have the boards produced.
Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by markfrancombe
Sound good Laurie ... making ... Ha ha..if only I knew what THAT was!!! just no tracks. I have created a set of `components that ... layout ... sample. WHat
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by Laurie Biddulph
Hi Mark, I too looked at the Schaeffer system and decided it was too expensive for me. I remember that Elektor had used pcbs and decided to give it a go
Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by markfrancombe
... SOOO.... Have you, (or anyone else) done all the FORMANT designs in the Schaffer panel design tool??? Anyone want to share the files? Anyone doe one or two
Re: New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by markfrancombe
replying ON-list to a reply OFF-list. Maybe other list members want this info? ... have any ... wanted). The ... a variety ... the finest ... panels for a ...
Re: [ElektorFormant] New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-09 by harrybissell
I like SKB cases too. I use 5 space shallow racks. The scheaffer front panels are the fastest, best way I know. Any other method takes much more time. I have
New Member, also here for repair and upgrade
2005-04-08 by markfrancombe
Hi ALL new poster saying Hi, Ive had a Elektor for about 10 years when a spanish friend gave me his childhood project.. sucker... think cos he thought i would
New formant user and builder
2005-04-07 by stecki2
Hi, i´m Wolfgang and i´m just building, or should i say repairing an old formant (elektor book). i have some problems, cause the earlier owner who has build
Re: [ElektorFormant] New Formant builder and user
2005-04-04 by Terje Winther
Hi Kris, ... OK, thank you. ... Oh - you are talking about the Formant Pro by H.-J. Helm? I´ve tried that one, but it is so full of errors and mistakes, that
Re: [ElektorFormant] New Formant builder and user
2005-04-04 by Kris Bishop
hi, Hope you get on ok. If you ve got most of the parts it should be ok. I m building the new modules from the German book. No it has never been published in
Re: [ElektorFormant] New Formant builder and user
2005-03-29 by Terje Winther
Hi Dirk, ... True, but the previous owner did a lot of work locating a complete set of all the semiconductors in the last few years; uA726, BC1xxC grade
Re: [ElektorFormant] New Formant builder and user
2005-03-29 by Dirk Vanden Berghe
Hi Terje, Just want to mention that some parts are obsolete and hard to get. uA726 can be found here and there but prices from 30 to 50 Euro s. Dirk Terje
New Formant builder and user
2005-03-27 by Terje Winther
Hello everyone, I have just been able to buy a complete set of NOS PCBs, front panels and lots of parts plus a cabinet for Elektor Formant, as well as both the
Error's in German Book
2005-03-22 by Kris Bishop
Hi all, Well that;s me building. Don t have the equipment yet to calibrate that is coming on Thursday I hope. Anyway I had the Circuit for the Power Supply
Re: Formant book french version
2005-03-22 by batignollessquare
Merci Yves.
Songs uploaded
2005-03-11 by Kris Bishop
Hi, Since I was sitting around waiting for parts I uploaded some songs onto the net. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Re: Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-10 by Kris Bishop
I cant thank you enough, your mail came through an hour before the money transfered, now canceleed and the remainder of my components have been ordered through
Re: [ElektorFormant] Re: Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-09 by Dirk Vanden Berghe
Hi Guys, In Belgium we need a TVA-number to buy at Farnell. I buy my components in Germany. www.conrad.de prices are more then acceptable. There s a
Re: Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-09 by laurence2715
Kris. These are readily available, farnell have loads of them @ 8p each. Sorry to kick you in the shins with this little note, I could have also got them as
Re: Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-09 by Kris Bishop
Hi, Sorry was just being stupid, sorted it out after posting question. That s all my parts ordered. To anyone trying to buy BC557C s their is a guy in China
Re: [ElektorFormant] Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-09 by Dirk Vanden Berghe
Hi Kris, All boards get +-15V and if other voltages are needed they are changed on the board with 78- and 79-ers. Not the cheapest solution it is.... I m not
Panick, Please Help 12v in VCO
2005-03-07 by Kris Bishop
Hi, I m currently pulling in all the components I needed for my Formant MSS2000 to be built. Doing Ok so far. Where does the 12v and 5v supply for the vco come
Formant Frontpanels
2005-02-26 by spontis2000
I´ve uploaded pictures of the 12dB VCF and Kbd Interface to my Spontis2000 photoalbum. Anders, Sweden
Formant frontpanels for sale
2005-02-26 by spontis2000
I´ve been cleaning out my workshop and have some stuff for the Formant for sale. I got one frontpanel for the Interface and one complete 12dB VCF including