Projects

Quantisise Project

By Richard on July 7, 2013

This project has been my focus for design and building since January, 2013.  The Quantisise (a composite name of quantize and six) will be a self-contained modular synthesizer designed for … Read More

SSM2164 Dual VCA Board

By Richard on July 7, 2013

I needed six DC-coupled linear VCAs for the Quantisise project.  I discussed my requirements on this Muffwiggler forum topic and decided to use three PC boards, purchased from Dr. Sketch-n-Etch.  … Read More

Two of twelve sample and holds

By Richard on May 19, 2013

Here is a CGS SSG board, assembled as a dual S&H with a one-shot circuit.  It’s the first of six identical boards for use in the Quantasise. The SSG (Smooth … Read More

Stand Alone Power Supply

By Richard on May 5, 2013

I built a stand-alone power supply that delivers +/-15 volts @ 800 ma to use as a bench supply for testing modules under development, and also to use as the … Read More

The Other Studio

By Richard on April 18, 2013

The dining room table has been taken over by Ciat-Lonbarde stuff.  I also set up the RCF powered monitors in the room.  Combined with the Macbook Pro and the firewire … Read More

Bananas

By Richard on January 19, 2013

My banana cabinet is finished! It combines 5U modules, a rack of BugBrand, and my custom CGS Serge panel into one cabinet. Note the vertical alignment between the CGS Serge … Read More

CGS Serge Project Begins

By Richard on November 18, 2012

My current project is underway. The panel was completed today (click the image for detail), but it’s only a facade. Behind the panel it’s empty. All of the modules are … Read More

Soldering Stations

By Richard on November 18, 2012

I bought a brand new Weller WTCPT soldering station (left) to replace the old GC Supertemp (right).  The WTCPT is reputed to be one of the best temperature-controlled soldering stations.  … Read More

Allen & Heath ZED14 Mixer

By Richard on November 4, 2012

I replaced the old Mackie 802-VLZ3 with an Allen & Heath ZED14. It is much larger than the Mackie, due not only to the extra channels, but also the professional … Read More

Latest Performance Cabinet

By Richard on October 7, 2012

I am updating one of my portable cabinets to be able to include a BugBrand rack. The rack pictured fits right into the portable case.  It’s 3U in height.  Since … Read More