Hi Scott,
Thanks for your reply. This group has offered me a warm welcome to the
world of DIY and it's very encouraging for me to start building---I
can't wait! My current system is mostly Blacet-based and at the moment
I have most of the Blacet modules I want, so I'm looking for
alternative modules that aren't already offered in his great lineup.
I've been to your site numerous times and found a number of projects
I'd like to start working on. Have you shipped to Canada before? Any
idea how much shipping a few kits over here would cost?
Thanks again for you reply.
Kind regards,
Matt
Thanks for your reply. This group has offered me a warm welcome to the
world of DIY and it's very encouraging for me to start building---I
can't wait! My current system is mostly Blacet-based and at the moment
I have most of the Blacet modules I want, so I'm looking for
alternative modules that aren't already offered in his great lineup.
I've been to your site numerous times and found a number of projects
I'd like to start working on. Have you shipped to Canada before? Any
idea how much shipping a few kits over here would cost?
Thanks again for you reply.
Kind regards,
Matt
On 3-Jun-08, at 9:48 AM, Scott Deyo wrote:
> I think your first decision should be (unless you've made this one
> already) which format you will build in.
> There are lots of factors to consider, but that can be part of the fun
> : )
>
> You mentioned a small system, so if size is your primary concern, you
> could start with kits from
> www.blacet.com
> and CGS kits from
> www.elby-designs.com
>
> These modules are "Euro" and "Frac" format -- 3U high w/ 1/8" jacks.
>
> I mention Blacet because it's a good place to "get your feet wet" if
> you're nervous. Their kits are very easy and well-documented.
>
> Blacet has a nice rack system, and power supplies.
>
> The modularsynthpanels group would also be a good resource for getting
> panels from Schaeffer/ FPE, or getting people to go in together on
> some
> panels (which is how that group started).
>
> If you like bigger stuff, my site
> www.bridechamber.com
> has a bunch of kits and such, and CGS panels.
>
> Those are "MOTM" format -- 5U high w/ 1/4" jacks.
> The suggested power supply would be from www.synthtech.com
>
> And as far as being rewarded for your ambition...?
> You can't do better than CGS. They are the funnest modules out
> there!!!!!!!
>
> Happy building!
> Scott Deyo
> The Bridechamber
> contact@...
> http://www.bridechamber.com
> Jealous Edison Record Kompany
> http://www.jealousedison.com
>
> On Jun 2, 2008, at 10:12 PM, Matt Patey wrote:
>
> > 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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