Elektron Musical Instruments

Le 20 déc. 2003, à 07:30, endlessnessisticman a écrit :

> Thanks for the info.  Some of the links don't work just like many
> other sites I've come across.  I think there is definite room for an
> updated DIY site to keep this together.

Yup

A lot of site disappear/reappear depending of the job position of their  
runner (it has been rather hard the last two years for some heavy  
DIYers), some are academics so if they move of position… Some drop out  
like the AH archives 2 days ago because of a super server megablast and  
poof! No more site.

It can be frustrating but Google is very helpful :)

> Thanks sbout the panel stuff.  I really want to make different boxes
> but I may have to put a rack together.  Many have rack designs.  I
> wouln't know how to get metal boxes unless I knew a fabricator.

You're better off buying those, if you are not into metal work, drop it!
Much easier is drilling :)

> You don't like MOTM?  I was thinking about them before.

For me they sound dead, but it's personal, some are thinking of it as a  
marvel.
Those here on Analogue Heaven too should be aware of the raging wars  
going on for 2 years now.

What kind of sound do you want it to be ? that's the real question.  
There is nearly no bad modular systems, just different uses and sounds.

> I saw that ucapps thing yesterday.  That looks cool.  Keep it on
> topic.  That's ucapps.de

:)

> I think I'm gonna get one of the Paia 9700s and build some effect
> pedals.  Also do some of the simple fatman mods.

Be aware it's not a simple job (ENV has more than 450 components) and  
you'll need a scope in order to tune the VCOs properly. A friend of  
mine did it around Christmas last year, he had a hard time.

Now it's a good little modular to start with. As it's +-12V, it has  
little difficulties interfacing with +-15V stuff. But the quality is  
unbeatable.

EFMs are great but a little electronic knowledge helps.

Myself I have at the iron tip:

EFM Wildcat
EFM VCADSR (2)
EFM VCLFO
Blacet DSC2000 (3)
Lots of CGS stuff (Steiner Parker filter, Psycho LFO, Wave multiplier…)

And an Orgon Enigiser Modular to restore.

Do all the fatman mods you can, it changes into a very good synth.

> Thanks again Denis.  Macmusic.org rocks.

(blush)

> Oh, and do you think things like my Edirol UM-1S can be used in OSX to
> synch my Machinedrum (keep on topic) in the future?  I went to Edirol
> site to get the driver and they only have it in os9.  Does this mean I
> should run programs in os9 to use the device until they might make it
> for osx?

They are issuing drivers one by one, is there hint they will deliver  
one for it?
If you don't have a clue, the best is to nicely ask them.

But it's of no use:
http://www.edirol.it/europe/drivers.asp? 
id=12&la=UK&gid=1&os=9&label=Mac+OS+X

;)

Note that M-Audio/Edirol drivers are unfortunately known to be  
unreliable and buggy sometimes. Usually it's better on PCs but there  
are horror stories too… NEVER trust them feature wise till you've used  
the stuff. I've seen so much trouble over their products in the last  
year I can't simply believe when they say it works.

Try it! Until someone tries, we can be sure it works 100%

Le 20 déc. 2003, à 08:50, phonophobie a écrit :

> i just checked out some links you posted .... WOW ! those DIY SID
> PROJECTS are awesome !

I was sure some here would find the URL WORTHY :D

Denis H]                                 lepetitmartien
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