DIY Resources

Tutorials and Fact Sheets
Bernie HutchinsElectronotes Newsletter. Published since 1972, it is the most extensive source of circuitry, theory, techniques, and experimentation on analog synthesis. Well worth having.
Eugene ZumchackOTA Tutorial
René SchmitzExponential Converters and Temperature Compensation
w.grise@morehead-st.eduApplication of OTAs in VCAs and VCFs
Walter G. Jung
Richard Marsh
Picking Capacitors
R.G. KeenThe Secret Life of Pots

Component Sources
Scott BernardiUSA source list for components
Jim PatchellUseful components for DIY Synthesizers

Part Substitution
Scott BernardiSubstituting Pots and Trimpots
Opamp Substitution
Thread from Synth-DIYMatched transistors and rbe compensation
René Schmitzrbe Comparison of Transistors
Scott GravenhostParts Substitution Page

Construction
Mike HarrisonHow to make really good homemade PCBs
Think and TinkerPrinted Circuit Prototyping
APCDrill Table
Jim PatchellPower Supply Tips

Kits
Paul SchreiberSynthesis Technology (MOTM modules)
Gene StoppASM-1 Homepage
Tom GainesElectronics for Music (EFM Synthesizers)
John BlacetBlacet Research
Wiard Synthesizers
John SimontonPAIA Electronics

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