SergeModular

> I've uploaded the mentioned picture from Kevin Lightner to the list

archive.

Great. I've got a list of the modules in it, somewhere. It's a mixture
of the very early style with diagonal lines around the inputs, and the
slightly later all-rectangles style. Did Serge built mixed panels like
this or do mixed panels indicate a kit.

> Darwin Grosse of the MEME used to have (has?) an older 6-panel Serge in a
> wooden case quite the form of the one in the archive. Also Doug Masla's

system

> has (had?) quite old parts. I don't think they are from the first era,

though.

Yes, I've seen pictures of Doug's, but not close ups. I can recognise
a few of the "keyboard Envelope Generator" modules, but most of
the rest are too small to see.

> I'm curious why you are interested in the old modules?

Several reasons:

There's already plenty of info on later Serge modulars, but not
much on the older systems.

I've heard that the early Serges sounded less clinical and more
"interesting", so I want to find out more.

I've seen some early Serge schematics, but I don't know which
versions of modulars they belong to.

Some of the early modules are very unusual. I think the
Peak & Trough was unique until Modcan did one, and the
early Envelope Generator appears to have some
interesting features - there seen to be 4 or 5 trigger inputs
and outputs.

I know of two early Serge systems for sale at the moment,
and I'd like to know more about them before showing serious
interest.

> Writing a history?

No, but I've helped Peter Forrest on previous issues of the
A-Z of Analogue Synths, and he's looking to update the N-Z
section soon, so I may have some input to that.