Tuesday, 14 December 2010

When Audio Attacks!

While searching online for information on DIY synth building, as you do, I came across the diagram for a 'WSG' or 'Wierd Sound Generator'. (WSG Link) The project was advertised as beginner friendly, so I thought I'd give it a go...  It turns out that I am one step below beginner.  Novice, perhaps.  Sub novice minus. 




I took one look at the diagram (which could have been for a time machine for all I knew) and lost resolve.  Luckily, Rob Chase, father of the acclaimed author Lottie Chase, was around to help.  Rob, in his infinite wisdom, talked me through the diagram and circuit, and got started on the project.  He managed to build the whole thing from bits and bobs in his shed, and it looks and sounds amazing.  

Dan's Synth DIY tip #1:  If you can't do it, let somebody smarter than you do it.  Thanks Rob.



 
 
Sorry about the over-production.  I just acquired a new video editing package and went all Spielberg.  Still, there are thousands of sounds and hours of fun to be had with the WSG.  In fact, I'm off to sample it now.  








 

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