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wack-o

2003-08-24 by DarkStr717@aol.com

LMAO!!!!! Stephen promised me he would post that i was a nut job as a good prank... i love it. Thanks steve!! actually we had a great time and i'm glad to have met him. I really don't know about the wack-o part but i am disgustingly normal by most standards. Kind regards John D

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Looking for TKB FS

2003-08-19 by metafoetus2002

Hi, I am looking for a used TKB to buy. It would be necessary to ship it to Germany. If someone can sell me one, please mail me privately. Thanks in advance, best regards, Jan-Hinnerk

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Re: FOG

2003-08-18 by Les Mizzell

:: so am I to tell you all what a total weirdo this guy is. John is a weirdo? Jezz, never got that impression in the communications I've had with him.... Wait....I guess you'd HAVE to be a weirdo to build something like the "Fist", huh? Sorry John, no offense intended! I'd be mor

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Re: FOG

2003-08-18 by John Papiewski

And that's not the only cost: reliance on stored patches leads to calcification of style. 'Least that's what I think. S V G wrote: > This past weekend I was in Oregon for the Zimbabwe Music Festival. I found an opportunity to > visit with John DuVall and the Fist of God. Just lik

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FOG

2003-08-18 by S V G

This past weekend I was in Oregon for the Zimbabwe Music Festival. I found an opportunity to visit with John DuVall and the Fist of God. Just like here in Seattle we tell all our out-of-town guests to go back home and tell everyone else how much it rains, so am I to tell you all

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-16 by Scott Evans, Gen Mgr

I had spoken about this with both Serge and Rex. Serge was willing to go to the extra work of getting a module that had one less space requirement for the PCB (the DSG was one of them), but he said it was really a problem for construction and service, since the FRS board would co

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-16 by sasami@hotkey.net.au

>I had initially hoped to include the Dual Universal Slope Generator >(DSG) in lieu of the DTG, but the FRS is a three space module instead >of two (as I had initially thought it to be). The only option here >would be to see if the ADP could be squeaked into the 'blank' panel >sp

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FS animal panel

2003-08-16 by chorus72000

Hi Joe here. Need to rethink somethings...soooooo Selling my Serge "Animal panel" its an all in one Serge modular includes... NTO-new timbral oscillator PCO-precision vco VCM-wave multipliers AMX-audio mixer SSG-smooth and stepped generator DTG-dual transient generator VCFQ(X)-ex

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Re: panel consensus -- DSG?

2003-08-16 by John Papiewski

Anything in particular? The 1v/oct input doesn't seem that useful, since it's only accurate for a couple audio octaves. What'm I missing? Chris Whitten wrote: >>The 1v/oct and rise/fall/both switches, and the bipolar out >>distinguish the DSG from the DTG and I use them rarely. >

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3 Panel Serge System for sale

2003-08-15 by Joe Pavone

Check out what is included and layout in this picture: http://members.verizon.net/~vze2qhxt/JPSERGE4SALE.jpg Panel 1 DCSM - dual channel stereo mixer Mix2 - dual mixer 2-3x1's w/phase reversal switch VCFQX - variable "Q" filter VCFS - variable slope NTO - new timberal osc NTO PVC

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-15 by Chris Whitten

> The 1v/oct and rise/fall/both switches, and the bipolar out > distinguish the DSG from the DTG and I use them rarely. I use them all the time. CW

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-15 by John Papiewski

??? Why DSG? The 1v/oct and rise/fall/both switches, and the bipolar out distinguish the DSG from the DTG and I use them rarely. For a single-panel config I'd stick with the DTG - it's 95% of the DSG functionality. Michael A. Firman wrote: > Hi, > > I agree with Chris here, drop

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-15 by Michael A. Firman

Hi, I agree with Chris here, drop the ADP and use the real estate to expand the DTG into a DSG. Even if you can't squeek some jacks onto the blank portion of the FSR, you can alway make a little box that has mini jacks, 1/4" phone jacks, and banana jacks for use in physical "prot

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Re: panel consensus

2003-08-15 by Chris Whitten

> The only option here > would be to see if the ADP could be squeaked into the 'blank' panel > space on the FRS - not likely however. I have a mini jack to banana strip over my FRS blank panel. I believe the catalogue advises such - in order to avoid wasted space. Think again abo

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panel consensus

2003-08-15 by circlesround

Hello again, For all of the advice received in response to my prior posting, I am most grateful. From these replies, I have tentatively decided upon the following arrangement: Wilson Analog Dealy (WAD) Frequency Shifter (FRS) Dual Transient Generator (DTG) - with 'Signal In' mod.

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Re: module choice

2003-08-13 by Peter Grenader

Whoops...shows you what I know, huh! It was actually somebody else who informed me the Resonant Filter was D's doing. The Wave Multiplier was my boo-boo, but founded in an assumption from something I saw documented about it that was in Darrel's handwriting. I have dropped and giv

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Re: module choice

2003-08-13 by darreljohansen

--- In SergeModular@yahoogroups.com , "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: >... > Not that you've asked, but the other two I find to be really > interesting is the Resonant Filter bank and the Wave Mult, both > Darrel Johansen's designs. I have to disagree. Both nice module

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by paradigmshiftbeats

Trevor, I'm also in process of planning a panel (in this case, my second) and based on what I've been contemplating, I'll share a couple of suggestions for your consideration: 1) You may want to reevaluate your choice of Universal Audio Processor as VCA/output mixer, given your i

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by (i think you can figure that out)

It's all a matter of taste, but you've listed two of four modules in the Serge system that I find to be truly unique and exceptional: those being the Waveshaper and Phasor. Serge's phasor is great as far as phasors go and I will go out on a limb here and say that most all other W

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by (i think you can figure that out)

It's all a matter of taste, but you've listed two of four modules in the Serge system that I find to be truly unique and exceptional: those being the Waveshaper and Phasor. Serge's phasor is great as far as phasors go and I will go out on a limb here and say that most all other W

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by (i think you can figure that out)

From the modules listed, and especially from the cable adapter, I am assuming you will be using this equipment with other moduoes not in the the Serge system you're planning, as it is somewhat low on control modules. One dual slope gives you one side to drive the Sequencer, leavi

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by (i think you can figure that out)

From the modules listed, and especially from the cable adapter, I am assuming you will be using this equipment with other moduoes not in the the Serge system you're planning, as it is somewhat low on control modules. One dual slope gives you one side to drive the Sequencer, leavi

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by John Papiewski

Have you seen the Soup Kitchen shop panel? It sounds close to what you're talking about. circlesround wrote: > Hello, > > I'm hoping to construct a stand-alone signal processing unit around > the STS/Serge 'Frequency Shifter' (FRS) and 'Wilson Analog Delay' > (WAD) modules, and a

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by John Papiewski

Have you tried patching the phaser for feedback? It becomes plenty dramatic then. Take a short cord & patch one of the 2 MIX outputs into the IN 2 input & crank the IN 2 knob up to taste. I think this is one of Rex's enhancements. The earlier phaser didn't have the IN 2 so if you

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Re: module choice

2003-08-11 by Chris Whitten

Hi Trevor, My first panel was bought on very much the same lines as you are thinking. However I decided to drop the WAD fairly early in the planning on grounds that it was very expensive and I couldn't get anyone at the time to proclaim it an essential Serge module to own. I opte

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module choice

2003-08-11 by circlesround

Hello, I'm hoping to construct a stand-alone signal processing unit around the STS/Serge 'Frequency Shifter' (FRS) and 'Wilson Analog Delay' (WAD) modules, and am in need of some sage advice. Currently, my neophyte mind has concocted the following; The foundation: a) Frequency Sh

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Pot Replacment, anyone know a good type/source?

2003-08-03 by S V G

Kyle, The mid to late 70's Serge used AB brand pots, AKA Allen-Bradley. I see no reason to not go with the Alpha pots. Stephen The time has come to replace all of the pots on my pre STS panel. (This isn't one of the much older type panels with the PCB mounted long, thin shafted l

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Re: TKB

2003-08-02 by DarkStr717@aol.com

I wanna buy half your TKB. If you are afraid of cutting the panel in two, just send it to me and I'll apply my expert techniques on it. Stephen.....like your sense of humor......i think the hacksaw approach would work well. LOL kind regards John

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Re: Pot Replacment and a computer-controlled Serge

2003-08-02 by John Papiewski

On the top of the front of the unmounted Alpha pot it says either 'a50K' I think or 'b50K' in small white letters. I believe the 'a50K' are audio taper pots and the 'b50K's are the linear ones. Peter Grenader wrote: > The Alpha's you are speaking about are probably all 50K linear

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Pot Replacment and a computer-controlled Serge

2003-08-02 by Peter Grenader

The Alpha's you are speaking about are probably all 50K linear, outside of any requirements for log pots. On that however, I am currently repairing the black-faced six panel which used to belong to Serge designer Darrel Johansen, which is now property of Cal Arts and can be seen

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Re: TKB

2003-08-02 by S V G

> I will NOT split the TKB from it's attendant QTKB panel > unless there is no other choice or i get down to my last box of macaroni and > cheese. > Kind regards > John DuVal John, I wanna buy half your TKB. If you are afraid of cutting the panel in two, just send it to me and I'

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Re: Pot Replacment, anyone know a good type/source?

2003-08-02 by Blake Wilson

The time has come to replace all of the pots on my pre STS panel. (This isn't one of the much older type panels with the PCB mounted long, thin shafted linear pots, this is much like what is presently shipping). I've already tried cleaning them, but they are toast. Can anyone rec

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Pot Replacment, anyone know a good type/source?

2003-08-02 by jkjelec2002

The time has come to replace all of the pots on my pre STS panel. (This isn't one of the much older type panels with the PCB mounted long, thin shafted linear pots, this is much like what is presently shipping). I've already tried cleaning them, but they are toast. Can anyone rec

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Sale part 2

2003-08-01 by DarkStr717@aol.com

Well i hit the wrong button again..here is the last panel CM / ENV2 / COM / COM / COM / PDIV / PDIV / VC CLK / ASR / ASR / SPRC / CVM / ACPR / BUFF New $3340 Sell $ 2400. All prices are firm. I may be hurtin' for cash but i'm not into giving them away. So there it is..... belly u

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Serge sale

2003-08-01 by DarkStr717@aol.com

the Serge salle of a couple months ago is back up and running. As before, i will pay shipping. Payment is by cashiers check only preferably drawn on Bank of america but any major bank will do. Here is a list of the goods TKB New $ 1400. SEll $1000. QTKB / ASR(2) / DTG / RS / SSG

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Re: loose serge modules ... please ignore

2003-07-31 by drmabuce

WoW! Great tips guys THANX! After using the hacksaw for a couple of inches, I found that my arbor-trim saw was MUCH faster! Also, in the process of 'liberating' my TKB I discovered (to my great delight) that, depending on the location of the cut, I could produce, for example: 2 8

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Re: back in the saddle again

2003-07-31 by John Papiewski

Welcome back, John! It's hard to sautee aluminum chassis but see earlier suggestions on sticking them in the microwave. Kids just love that down-home flavor. Seriously though it always hurts to hear anyone has to unload gear on account of finacial difficulties. C'est la vie. Best

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back in the saddle again

2003-07-30 by DarkStr717@aol.com

Greetings everyone : ) after a six week wait i finally got my internet access back..still have to wait a couple weeks for the DSL thing to kick in but I'll suffer with this dial up for now. I lost my access when i lost my job...and with no computer at home i was kind stuck for aw

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Re: loose serge modules ... please ignore

2003-07-29 by John Papiewski

Now that's why I like SMOG... a virtual fountain of ideas, all for the good of the group. Edmund Eagan wrote: > John and Stephen: > > I think you are doing a disservice in suggesting such crazy schemes to > separate out Serge modules. The best way is to insert the entire box > in

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Re: loose serge modules ... please ignore

2003-07-29 by Edmund Eagan

John and Stephen: I think you are doing a disservice in suggesting such crazy schemes to separate out Serge modules. The best way is to insert the entire box into a microwave. As long as the metals components don't arc together, it's simply a matter of scraping the residual plast

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Re: loose serge modules ... please ignore

2003-07-29 by S V G

John, That's funny, just this weekend I did the same thing!!! Except I used a cold chisel and a 4 lb. sledge hammer. Man, those faceplates are some tough cookies! I got a pretty straight line on the front panel, though I totally crushed the aluminum box that houses the units. To

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loose serge modules ... please ignore

2003-07-28 by John Papiewski

To satisfy my curiousity and kill some time this weekend I tried cutting up a couple Serge panels into loose modules.... these are my results... 1. Tin shears ... a little slow and tends to curl the aluminum a bit. Very hard to keep a straight line, even with a score line. You ca

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Full Panels vs. individual modules

2003-07-25 by darylmey

Well - the only reason I thought to separate an existing panel into individual modules was for me the trouble I saw people selling their panels ... nothing else.

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Re: Full Panels vs. individual modules

2003-07-25 by mrmoemorris

Sorry, did not check the archives. I guess business is good enough for Rex to not want to change his policy. ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Whitten To: SergeModular@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [SergeModular] Full Panels vs. individua

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Re: Full Panels vs. individual modules

2003-07-25 by Chris Whitten

>Maybe someone could talk to Rex about changing this? Hello??? Check the archives. This subject has been truly done to death. In fact, many people do not like the all or nothing panel system, but Rex has consistently refused to change it. As for hacking into panels, if anyone wan

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Re: Full Panels vs. individual modules

2003-07-25 by Edmund Eagan

On Friday, July 25, 2003, at 02:40 AM, darylmey wrote: > > > I never understood the concept of selling only full panels and no > individual modules. I think often people would like to buy one or two > modules to complete their stack for different reasons: It was a trade off, I be

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Re: Full Panels vs. individual modules

2003-07-25 by mrmoemorris

I agree, this is a serious drawback. It is unfortunate because if you have 2nd hand panels you are stuck with a configuration and selection someone else decided on. Maybe someone could talk to Rex about changing this? This would surely result in more sales. ----- Original Message

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