Cgs synth

--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "nedmod" <nedmod@...> wrote:
>
> Hey all, i've been building modules for a little while now, namely
> some of the elby euro CGS designs, and am looking to get things a
> little weirder with an exclusive CGS system. My major issue is getting
> my head around much of the wiring and powering of these units. The
> pcbs are excellently detailed and ken's site does provide some
> explanation yet at present i can't intuit them any further. I'm
> considering a suitcase design for portability (as i have little space
> as it is) with roughly 9 modules enclosed and perhaps some room for
> expansion or refitting. So maybe like a little modular. I'm hoping to
> incorporate the following into the design:
> - VCO
> - Digital Noise
> - VCA
> - Steiner (euro format boards)
> - Psycho LFO
> - Utility LFO
> - Sub-oscillator
> - wave folder
> - mixer
> Possibly over-ambitious. I shouldn't have too many troubles putting
> these together if i have laid out schematics and pot/jack wiring
> diagrams, but my major concern is powering them together. From what i
> have read, all of these modules can run on +/- 15v. Is this correct?
> If not, which modules would i need to alter or remove to retain
> consistency? Also, if anyone has wiring diagrams for any of these
> (particularly the VCO, expanded mixer [linked on the mixer page],
> wave folder and digital noise) they would be much appreciated. I'll be
> sourcing a PSU and will then begin panicking about wiring them to the
> supply. Are there any particular tricks to wiring these to connector
> boards? It's been a long one but thanks in advance for any advice, it
> is all very welcome.
> ned
>

--- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "bbluthang" <jumpswine@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> +/-15V is fine for these modules. A 1A supply will be plenty for your
> selection and will be able to handle more modules when you decide to
> build more.
>
> Try building the easier modules first, as in the ones where the wiring
> diagrams are supplied. Once you have done these you should be ready
> for the more difficult modules.
> I know it is a bit confusing trying to understand schematics when
> starting out, but once you get some experience you will not need to
> use wiring diagrams.
>
> The VCO might be the hardest as there are so many options, have a good
> look around to see other people's panels and read Ken's description a
> few (many!) times before building.
>
> Also the panels can be the most time consuming and/or expensive part
> of building a modular. plus you have to look at them all the time. So
> give a lot of thought to this part of your design.
>
> cheers
> Andrew
>
> --- In cgs_synth@yahoogroups.com, "nedmod" <nedmod@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey all, i've been building modules for a little while now, namely
> > some of the elby euro CGS designs, and am looking to get things a
> > little weirder with an exclusive CGS system. My major issue is getting
> > my head around much of the wiring and powering of these units. The
> > pcbs are excellently detailed and ken's site does provide some
> > explanation yet at present i can't intuit them any further. I'm
> > considering a suitcase design for portability (as i have little space
> > as it is) with roughly 9 modules enclosed and perhaps some room for
> > expansion or refitting. So maybe like a little modular. I'm hoping to
> > incorporate the following into the design:
> > - VCO
> > - Digital Noise
> > - VCA
> > - Steiner (euro format boards)
> > - Psycho LFO
> > - Utility LFO
> > - Sub-oscillator
> > - wave folder
> > - mixer
> > Possibly over-ambitious. I shouldn't have too many troubles putting
> > these together if i have laid out schematics and pot/jack wiring
> > diagrams, but my major concern is powering them together. From what i
> > have read, all of these modules can run on +/- 15v. Is this correct?
> > If not, which modules would i need to alter or remove to retain
> > consistency? Also, if anyone has wiring diagrams for any of these
> > (particularly the VCO, expanded mixer [linked on the mixer page],
> > wave folder and digital noise) they would be much appreciated. I'll be
> > sourcing a PSU and will then begin panicking about wiring them to the
> > supply. Are there any particular tricks to wiring these to connector
> > boards? It's been a long one but thanks in advance for any advice, it
> > is all very welcome.
> > ned
> >
>