Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-13 by Mike Marsh
Nice, neat little rows for nice neat litle music. Yummy. Nicely organized, no accidents! Neat! Maybe we should ask the IEEE to adjudicate the standard?
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Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-13 by Mike Marsh
Nice, neat little rows for nice neat litle music. Yummy. Nicely organized, no accidents! Neat! Maybe we should ask the IEEE to adjudicate the standard?
WTB panel
2003-09-13 by J. Larry Hendry
I am in fairly desperate need of a Stooge Dark Star panel. If you have recently purchased one of these from us and think you could do without it until the
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-13 by konkuro
... And well you should! After all, musical instruments (with the exception of the theremin) are about efficiency. As in ...an implement used to *facilitate*
Re: [motm] Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-13 by ixqy@aol.com
... WHA..?!! No, what it s really about is what works for the individual. If it were about efficiency, we d all follow Mitchell s law. No wait...scratch that.
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-13 by konkuro
... intended purpose.
SMT
2003-09-12 by neutrino000
SMT stands for Surface Mount Technology. It means the components are very tiny, and the boards are usually assembled by robots (or tiny elves with tiny
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by osthelder
Sorry for the last post-an mistake... Grouping by function only works if you use the module for it s intended purpose. I keep a couple of VCA s next to the
Re: [motm] Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by Les Mizzell
... Phooey on that! Currently I ve got two rows of 16 modules each... Osc s are grouped on the left on both rows Filters are pretty much grouped in the middle
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by osthelder
... rig, ... of
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by Mike Marsh
Er, not only opinionated but a rotten speller. I meant mixers not mxers ... ... what ... others ... me. ... (control
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by Mike Marsh
Horse manure. It ll only make your life easier if you do Konkuro- style patches (not a bad thing, mind you). Experiment and find what works for you. For me,
Re: [motm] Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by The Old Crow
... Reflow soldering of SMT parts is really not that hard. The trick is to use solder paste and a toaster oven (really!). The only really tedious part is
OT: Audio gear for sale
2003-09-12 by ivancu@aol.com
Before I start listing things on eBay, here s my latest batch of gear for sale. Aphex 303 mono Compellor/Aural Exciter. VGC $120 Peavey Midimaster II
SMT issue(s)
2003-09-12 by Paul Schreiber
The 2 main problems with going all SMT, all assembled route for MOTM: a) you HAVE to use specific reel sizes for SMT loaders if you want the machine to place
Re: [motm] Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by Mike Estee
Isn t debate fun? ^_^ ... SMT is considerably cheaper in higher volumes as well. The parts themselves tend to be cheaper, and the final assembly is much, much
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by Mark
... I agree with anything that saves Paul s time. If he wanted a deposit, or even all the money upfront, that would be fine with me too. If he offered kits
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by mate_stubb
... SMT = surface mount technology. Resistors and capacitors are reduced to the size of a gnat s ass, and have no legs. The board has no holes, just tiny pads
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by Paul Schreiber
SMT = Surface Mount Technology, or surface mount for short. The parts are all soldered to the *top* side of the board. This is how all modern equipment is
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by konkuro
Er.... What is SMT? johnm
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-12 by konkuro
... more time making glorious noises and an ever-decreasing amount of time learning how to use the system? Thank you in advance.
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by David Bartz
At 03:33 PM 9/11/2003 -0500, Paul Schreiber wrote: The alternative: 100% SMT, no kits. NEWBIE ALERT : SMT? -db-
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by groovyshaman@snet.net
More U - more fun. More parts - more fun. More soldering - more fun. All parts scattered in one bag - more fun. But if sequencing them on tape helps you -
WAY OT: Yay!
2003-09-12 by groovyshaman@snet.net
I got a job - Yay! Ahem... And now... back to your regularly scheduled programme... George
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by jwbarlow@aol.com
I d send a deposit if you go the pre taped route. Though, I wouldn t mind if you went to SMT boards if that made it easier (for you), or cheaper and faster
The Mega- Kit lives!
2003-09-12 by Paul Schreiber
OK, I ll continue on producing the Mega-Kits (like those jigsaw puzzles with 1200 pieces). The MOTM-480 may qualify: that pcb layout (production version) is
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by Bob
Bring it on! I say, I just finished the Patchell Vocal Filter this morning at around 2:30am. With 159 100k resistors, 106 .1uf caps, a mess of other parts,
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-12 by xiphiguy
My idea of the perfect Saturday is one spent in my studio putting together a MOTM kit and listening to classic synth music. So whatever it takes to make this a
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by gooboworks
... for a $50 deposit via PayPal ... not yet calculated, but it ... small. But it does greatly ... I am in. I would pay the $50 deposit. The parts on the
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by ixqy@aol.com
In a message dated 9/11/03 3:21:02 PM Central Daylight Time, ... $50 ... I m all for the parts on tape thing. Can I send my deposit now? :-) Andrew
RE: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by Frank Vanaman
Hi all- The deposit thing is fine with me. Sure, I d still buy one if it only came in the SMT all assembled format, though! :-) Frank Vanaman ... From: Paul
Re: Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by jan961
I m in no problem with a deposit. jan
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by J. Larry Hendry
Ditto. Stooge Larry ... From: Scott Juskiw I m one of those freaks who loves to solder. I wouldn t be happy with an SMT version. I don t
Re: Mega-kits
2003-09-11 by paulhaneberg
Count me in. A Paypal deposit is fine with me. I ll probably go for 2.
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by Mike Estee
... I all for this. Especially if it means I can get more modules, and make more sounds, sooner. --mikes
Re: [motm] Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by Scott Juskiw
I m one of those freaks who loves to solder. I wouldn t be happy with an SMT version. I don t mind paying a bit more to get all the parts on tape (saves me
Mega-kits?
2003-09-11 by Paul Schreiber
Here is the BOM for the 6-channel MOTM-750 Interpolating Scanner: http://www.synthtech.com/misc/m750.txt Just a DOS text file (opens in Notepad/Wordpad, etc).
MOTM + Kyma
2003-09-10 by Mike Marsh
Howdy All - Apologies to the analog purists that this is sure to offend. Is there anybody using this combination? I heard from Carla S at Symbolic that there
Re: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by Terje Winther
... I generally leads towards two ideas: a. follow the general flow of controls and sounds from left to right. So starting from left you have VCOs, noise, RM
1 down......
2003-09-09 by Paul Schreiber
Sent the final MIDI-CV converter *prototype* pc board to the fab today. Ordered all the parts (building up 3) and everything should be here Monday. Added RJ-45
RE: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by John Loffink
I put like modules together with the exception of multiples, mixers and attenuators which are spread amongst the system. The problem with putting an EG next
Re: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by Richard Brewster
I think the answer depends partly on what size and shape cabinets you use. I have a couple of dot com cabinets with Stooge rails fitted. These are four feet
Re: Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by elle_webb
... more time ... learning how to use ... Actually, with Paul s new color scheme, these worries will be a thing of the past! In the meantime.... One thing that
Re: [motm] New MOTM color scheme
2003-09-09 by Black_Man_Music@yahoo.com
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Re: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by J. Larry Hendry
... making glorious noises and an ever-decreasing amount of time learning how to use the system? Thank you in advance. ... rearrange everything every few
Re: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by David Bartz
... If only Microsoft could figure this out with Word and Excel. :*/ -db- David Bartz Bartz Associates La Honda, CA
Re: [motm] Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-09 by Scott Juskiw
... I can t say I ve found an optimum arrangement yet since I still manage to rearrange everything every few months (love those flat rails). About the only
Re: New MOTM color scheme
2003-09-08 by sasami@hotkey.net.au
From: Scott Juskiw ... Get with the times! Pink LEDs are available now! Ken
Modular Synth Layout Query
2003-09-08 by mbedtom@aol.com
As I ponder module location for my new synth cabinets I felt compelled to canvass this list for ideas related to module location. Each synth owner has a
Welcome Aboard :-)
2003-09-08 by Markk W. Roberts
BTW - Newbie alert!!! Hello everyone, I m Steve Graham, new MOTM addict in Seattle. FWIW, I like the boring panels; let the sounds be the colors. Steve