Hi Matt,
I supply component kits for the CGS family of modules although I do not
supply front panels for them. These large format panels are available in
various forms from a number of other suppliers like BrideChamber and
MetalBox (I think). The CGS forum has a number of panel designs available in
FPD (FrontPanelDesigner) format so you could send them files off to the
manufacture (US and Germany) who can make high quality panels for you. Their
pricing can be quite high unless you follow some simples rules for keeping
the costs down. I am sure there are a number of people out there who would
jump in on a group buy which would greatly help ease the costs of the
panels.
Most of the CGS modules will require that you make some design/construction
decisions when it comes to wiring them up and this will affect your panel
design so it is important to decide how you want to configure each module
and then design your panel or look at some existing panel designs and decide
which one suits your needs the best.
All the CGS board are designed with the larger formats in mind like MOTM and
DOTCOM but if you want to go for smaller module formats like Eurorack then
you could look at my Panther modules. These are re-designed CGS pcbs that
have been tailored to fit behind the smaller panel format. In addition to
the component kits for these I am also able to offer front panels allowing
you to construct complete CGS modules. of course that does mean the
configuration work has been done for you and you may find that this does not
meet your needs. At the moment I have 3 of the CGS modules in Eurorack
format (CGS21, CGS35 and CGS58) and am currently working on the CGS47 and
CGS57. Others will follow although I do not anticipate that I will be
offering the full range of CGS modules.
You should probably note that the CGS modules do not offer the basic suite
of modules that you need for a full synthesiser in the standard form that we
would recognise. Most of the modules are what could be called `exotic
modules' in that they offer alternative or variations to the standard
modules. For example, the Super Psycho LFO is not a regular LFO and would
more likely be added to a system that already has conventional LFOs. On the
other hand, modules like the VCO (CGS48), Utility LFO (CGS58) and Synthacon
Filter (CGS35) are more inline with the `standard module' formats.
Best Regards
(Mr) Laurie Biddulph
Phone: +61 (0)2 4340 0938
Mobile: 0400 257 645
Elby Designs
ABN: 70 022 727 605
http://www.elby-designs.com
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I supply component kits for the CGS family of modules although I do not
supply front panels for them. These large format panels are available in
various forms from a number of other suppliers like BrideChamber and
MetalBox (I think). The CGS forum has a number of panel designs available in
FPD (FrontPanelDesigner) format so you could send them files off to the
manufacture (US and Germany) who can make high quality panels for you. Their
pricing can be quite high unless you follow some simples rules for keeping
the costs down. I am sure there are a number of people out there who would
jump in on a group buy which would greatly help ease the costs of the
panels.
Most of the CGS modules will require that you make some design/construction
decisions when it comes to wiring them up and this will affect your panel
design so it is important to decide how you want to configure each module
and then design your panel or look at some existing panel designs and decide
which one suits your needs the best.
All the CGS board are designed with the larger formats in mind like MOTM and
DOTCOM but if you want to go for smaller module formats like Eurorack then
you could look at my Panther modules. These are re-designed CGS pcbs that
have been tailored to fit behind the smaller panel format. In addition to
the component kits for these I am also able to offer front panels allowing
you to construct complete CGS modules. of course that does mean the
configuration work has been done for you and you may find that this does not
meet your needs. At the moment I have 3 of the CGS modules in Eurorack
format (CGS21, CGS35 and CGS58) and am currently working on the CGS47 and
CGS57. Others will follow although I do not anticipate that I will be
offering the full range of CGS modules.
You should probably note that the CGS modules do not offer the basic suite
of modules that you need for a full synthesiser in the standard form that we
would recognise. Most of the modules are what could be called `exotic
modules' in that they offer alternative or variations to the standard
modules. For example, the Super Psycho LFO is not a regular LFO and would
more likely be added to a system that already has conventional LFOs. On the
other hand, modules like the VCO (CGS48), Utility LFO (CGS58) and Synthacon
Filter (CGS35) are more inline with the `standard module' formats.
Best Regards
(Mr) Laurie Biddulph
Phone: +61 (0)2 4340 0938
Mobile: 0400 257 645
Elby Designs
ABN: 70 022 727 605
http://www.elby-designs.com
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for the addressee only.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matt Patey" <matt.patey@...>
To: <cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:12 PM
Subject: [cgs_synth] Beginner looking for tips
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm really looking forward to trying my hand at building some CGS
> modules but am not sure where I should start. I have some experience
> soldering but I don't have a background in electronics. I've been
> considering doing DIY modules for a long time now, especially now that
> I've spent a considerable amount of time with my pre-built modules.
> I'd really like to start building a small entirely CGS-based system,
> but I'm worried about choosing the best way to power the system and
> getting front panels designed for all of the modules, not to mention
> getting snagged on problems I don't understand. I suspect I'm being
> somewhat ambitious, but I think you learn best through doing. That
> said, do you think I'm taking on too much, or will I be rewarded by my
> ambition? Any feedback is much appreciated, even if all I get back is
> a URL that can give me some direction.
>
> Thanks so much.
> Matt
>
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