#347

it’s just 2 panels and 2 pcbs, although I think patch point in Berlin has a kit you can buy.

#348

Panels and PCBs, but the BOM has a link to a mouser cart.

#349

I asked him about those panels, they were built as part of a graduate project in the early ‘80’s around an SCSI to MIDI / voltage conversion system. Never really worked terribly well by the sound of it but some great ideas in there that probably should be revisited with newer tech.

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#350

I’m interested in building a number of the CGS / Serge modules. I’ll make (or have made) the panels myself.
Where do people in the EU buy their PCBs from?
Should I just buy them from Elby in Australia and use the Auspost economy delivery?

#351

I’ve bought direct from Elby and from Modular Addict - both good and swift postage. I’m in the UK. Always used the ‘basic’ Elby postage option.

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#352

Thanks. I’m in the UK too. Did you get charged for customs / duty and Royal Mail’s handling charge?
I don’t mind paying my taxes but I’d like to factor it in to the cost! :slight_smile:

#353

It has varied every time. Generally not tho. But I’ve always factored in when buying…!

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#354

Anyone using the CGS programmer/sequencer? Thinking about a panel with that, a matrix mixer, and some kind of logic/switching to expand the sequencing, and looking for ideas.

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#355

I use a Swamp panel as my main sequencer. It’s sort of what you’re describing… 8-step programmer/sequencer, gated comparator, logic/divider, noise…

It’s an amazingly powerful combination. With the comparator, programmer/sequencer, and logic it can basically do anything :slight_smile:

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#356

nice! i’ll take a look

#357

I am considering getting a swamp for its flexibility with all those module that it has in addition to the programmer sequencer. By itself the programmer looks quite limiting and as if it meant to be used with other things.

What are your favourite ways of using the swamp?

#358

The programmer/sequencer by itself is just a simple 8-step sequencer with random stage access, which is already pretty useful.

I usually use the programmer/sequencer in combination with the comparator and logic. The comparator is one of the more opaque CGS/Serge modules, but also the most rewarding IMO. Use with the sequencer it allows for a lot of variation. I often use the sequencer as input to the comparator, so that the sequence turns bits on/off, then you can get variations and some related randomness by comparing the incoming sequence to the noise output… I use the outputs from the comparator as a gate sequencer and as CV modulation… or even random melodies sometimes.

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#359

sounds like that panel went to the right home :slight_smile:

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#360

Hadn’t heard of the CGS121 Quad Comparator & Memory Cell before, but its a pretty impressive trigger matrix. I just made a panel that has two 5 step sequencers and the CGS121. That combination seems pretty endless.

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#361

Just wanted to report that Angelo Vicente Jr just put up a Bandcamp page with an extended album on two panel system:

#362

Alright all, I can’t stand it anymore. I have had the Random Source euro VCM, VCFQ, and ResEQ waiting for me to build them for over a year and it’s time. Going to started with the VCM as it will be quick due to the majority of (SMT) components already on the panel. I have collected all the parts and have the last bits coming from Tayda. I hope to find the time to make this happen next week.

Here’s my SDIY noob question: I am about to start amassing components for the VCFQ build and I’m not sure what wattage to order the resistors in. I have previously ordered the wrong size (way too big) for another project and I don’t want that setback or discouragement. I am essentially just going to follow the build guide which doesn’t specify this value. 1/8W? 1/4W? 1W?

Help?

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#363

Don’t buy resistors from Tayda, they are of very low quality. Better get Xicon or Vishay, for instance: https://eu.mouser.com/ProductDetail/271-6.8K-RC
I use these for all my builds, including the R*S modules.

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#364

Thanks for the recommendation! Any other warnings about Tayda’s components or is your experience/observation specific to resistors? Also, does that mean 1/4W is appropriate?

#365

Yep, 1/4w resistors :+1:

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#366

Twenty characters of great thanks!

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