Cgs synth

Hi Laurie,

This is very helpful, thanks. I'm now ordering a Synthacon filter and
Utility LFO from your site. I'm happy to have now heard from several
members of the CGS group and it has encouraged me to go ahead with my
projects.

Thanks again!

Kind regards,
Matt

On 3-Jun-08, at 7:20 AM, Laurie Biddulph wrote:

> 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
>
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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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