My twin SN-Voice

sneakthief · Joined: Jul 24, 2006 Posts: 569 Location: Berlin

Re. wanting to connect the SN-Voice to a keyboard: unless you don't care about chromatic note scaling, why would you want to omit 1v/oct scaling and yet hook it up to a beyboard?

Re. Omitting FM: you can't really get rid of the input FM unless you also get rid of the keyboard input, right? They're one in the same, unless you just mean the FM pot that goes between the FM-jack on the front and the actual scaling circuit.

Also, regarding running the whole thing on 5v instead of 12v - is this because you only have a 5v psu?

A 12v wallwart should do the trick nicely*, then all you need is a 7812 and a 7805 voltage regulator... which cost less than $.50 each and take minimal effort to implement in a circuit.

*a 12v wallwart usually puts out between 14v and 17v, which is sufficient power for a 7812.

State Machine · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject:

Tenine · Joined: Sep 13, 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Coventry

sneakthief · Joined: Jul 24, 2006 Posts: 569 Location: Berlin

hi tenine - i was just trying to make sure that you got the most out of your sn-voice Smile

as such, i wanted to take the time to explain what i think is the easiest way to put this together with the least amount of hassle.

all DIY questions are good DIY questions!

cheers,
michel

re. em411 - i couldn't stand the new layout and the lack of "recent posts" feature. it made it too frustrating for me to go thru the forums

Tenine · Joined: Sep 13, 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Coventry

v-un-v · Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject:

Tenine · Joined: Sep 13, 2006 Posts: 44 Location: Coventry

v-un-v · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:21 am Post subject:

State Machine · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 7:59 am Post subject:

OK Guys, I have my first SN Voice unit all completed and will test it out this evening. I was too tired last night to run the "electrons" through it as I finished around midnight. Shocked

I will post the results and if all is well, let the ordering begin !!!! FINALLY !!!

Bill

fonik · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:47 am Post subject:

Wild Zebra · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:03 am Post subject:

WORD

synthmonger · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:57 am Post subject:

The Alison Project · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:36 am Post subject:

State Machine, you previously mentioned adding a cap to your board, can you let me know the value. In case it is something I don't have around and need to order.

Thanks

State Machine · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:00 am Post subject:

State Machine · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:01 am Post subject:

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT : SN VOICE BOARDS NOW SHIPPING FOR CHRISTMAS! santa

FINAL PRICING:

SN Voice Printed Circuit Card ____ $18.00
Connector Kit _________________ $ 9.50
All Sockets ___________________ $ 2.00

(includes 28 PIN Wide DIP)

Note: Connectors are MOLEX "KK" style Headers, Housings and Pins.

Orders Also Include:

Parts Placement Diagram
Panel Wiring Diagram
Parts List
Schematic Diagram
Instructions for connector construction

SHIPPING:

US & CANADA _____ $4.00
ALL OTHER ________ $8.50

PAYMENT TERMS:

I prefer PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/

You can send the money and order details to to the following account:

billnrob@optonline.net

I will also accept domestic and international postal money orders

If you want to pay by this method, send order details to:

sMs Electronics
c/o Wm. Manganaro
79 Fox Circle Apt. 1
Moriches, NY 11955

Here is a look at a completed PCB and My prototype unit tested last evening Cool

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v-un-v · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

Nice use of colour on the front panel Bill Very Happy

I always think synthesiser panels lack colour.

(wait till you see my Soundlab front panel Cool

The Wild Zebra is the only dude who's been allowed a peek so far).

State Machine · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:04 pm Post subject:

shawn · Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 209 Location: savannah

Your frontpanel is gorgeous. I can't wait to try this out.

v-un-v · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:59 am Post subject:

Dan Lavin · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:40 am Post subject: My twin SN-Voice

State Machine:
This is pretty awesome. I paypal'ed for 2 sets last night. I've got a thing for twins! Wink

Anyway, concerning your panel: how do you print out a 19" long adhesive label? Also, when I try to download your panel file, the format is .php...what program reads that? Thanks for all your efforts!

sneakthief · Joined: Jul 24, 2006 Posts: 569 Location: Berlin

State Machine · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

State Machine · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject:

Guys, these boards are flying out the door, I just got an order for 10 just moments ago! If you wanted them, you may want to act fast as I may sell all 62 boards by next week .... I should have made 100 or more !!!

I am building my second SN Voice unit just like the first. I have decided to make a rack of gear devoted to synthesizers that use "vintage" sound generator/FX/Speech IC's .... examples include: SN76477, SPO-256, AY-89xx series, SID, Atari Chips, etc ...

Bill

questionable · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject:

i'm glad i put my order in already. state, we're gonna need some sound samples from the two you've put together pretty quickly. Smile

bdu · Joined: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Thanks, I just put in an order for one... the socket for the SN in the socket kit, is that for a wide or a thin body SN? I figure if you're getting this many orders this fast, I'd better acquire my SN now, lest our sources dry up!