What next after WSG?

LetterBeacon · Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 454 Location: London, UK

I've nearly completed the WSG, had a great time doing it, but although I've learnt loads on the way, I still feel like a beginner. As I'm about to put in an order to Rapid for the knobs for my WSG I wanted to pad it out with the components for my next project, but I'm not entirely sure what my next project should be. The Soundlab is recommended for intermediate to advanced, a level I'm not sure I'm at, so what should I attempt next? Should I take the plunge and embark upon a Soundlab, or are there other synths on other sites that bridge that gap between the WSG level and the Soundlab level? Any recommendations?

Danno Gee Ray · Joined: Sep 25, 2005 Posts: 1351 Location: Telford, PA USA

I think that with Ray's excellent documentation and the proven success of his design, a soundlab would be the next thing I would recommend.

Joel · Joined: Sep 12, 2006 Posts: 97 Location: London, UK

there's a few other small things you could put together, like an atari punk console, or a small amp (something like a ruby) which will be handy whatever you decide to build next. Before the soundlab (which I've not tried yet, still working up to it) there's things like the WP20 or the ds7 clone (see sticky on this forum)....

also, if you did just want knobs, there's a shop that I haven't personally tried but looks decent enough and has much lower postage than rapid for small orders - http://www.bendables.co.uk

Good luck with whatever you choose!! Joel

LetterBeacon · Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 454 Location: London, UK

Cool, thanks for those suggestions, that amp looks handy! Thanks also for the link to Bendables!

It must be me going blind, but where is the Ds7 clone stickied on the forum?

Makaaberi · Joined: Apr 18, 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Finland

Ah, this came handy. I'm in same situation, WSG pretty much finished and wasn't sure what to do next. I think I'll go for the WP-20.

Joel · Joined: Sep 12, 2006 Posts: 97 Location: London, UK

DS7 thread at the top of the "DIY Hardware and Software" section Smile

Also, remember that uf you build something with CV and Trigger inputs, you'll soon want to build a sequencer - aim high (klee) or low (baby10) or in between!! All these projects are discussed somewhere on these forums, have a search around.....

Zodiak · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

LetterBeacon · Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 454 Location: London, UK

I think I'm going to build the amp that Joel posted earlier, and then I'm going to attempt the Soundlab. I may not get it right straight away, but it'll certainly be an education!

stolenfat · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:03 am Post subject:

maybe a cracklebox if you can find a 709 (lord knows i cant)
or try making another wsg that feeds directly into an fx board.
Im trying to make another wsg with a built in ring mod and sample&hold

Makaaberi · Joined: Apr 18, 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Finland