Cgs synth

Hi Matt,

DIY is a lot of fun, I think you'll really enjoy it. Everyone is very
supportive.

I do a lot of shipping to Canada. The weak US dollar helps for
international business, at least.
: )

A padded mailer, which most kits will fit in, is $6 to Canada. Heavier
kits, with panels, brackets and such, usually ship in a flat-rate
envelope for $15 or flat-rate box for $25.

Cheers, and have fun!
Scott Deyo
The Bridechamber
contact@...
http://www.bridechamber.com
Jealous Edison Record Kompany
http://www.jealousedison.com

On Jun 3, 2008, at 11:05 AM, Matt Patey wrote:

> 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
>
> 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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>>
>>
>>
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