Synth DIY is taking the creation of sound one step further. In fact, "Synth_DIY" is not only a fun way to spend loads of money before you know it, but it is also a way to learn about the building blocks of synthesis. I have been building modules since the late 90's and I continue to build + learn and then learn + build. Each module helps me to think about a different twist on the next and I have much gratitude to the companies listed in the navigation bar above. I started with Paia, moved to MOTM, got some Blacet, then Oakley, then Catgirl from Ken Stone and so on. Now I have been able to start to add my own twists to technology.

Okay now... please don't misperceive what I just said. I am no designer, that is certain. I have never studied more than the Internet, blogs about synths, or most importantly the construction manuals used to build the modules. But what I have learned is that Synth_DIY allows someone like me to pursue a creative freedom in designing panels that work for me. I can order parts that I can afford quickly, or I can save my money for expensive and longer-lasting components. I am telling you, it is a beautiful thing. On the manufacturer links above you will find images and other information about various mopdules I have constructed or had some hand in creatively. I hope you find this topic interesting and decide it might be worth it to pick up a soldering iron. Bob Moog did. Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits did. Don Buchla did. These guys are only three, albeith the top three, of the synth designer legends. Are you next?

I hope to see you in the blogs. There are many groups at yahoo for these and other manufacturers. I am a member of many of those lists. There is alsp the original Synth_DIY mailing list. Google it. The whole community of Synth_DIY "geeks" like me are happy to share, lend support, and maybe sometimes criticize new ideas. Join us! Email with any questions you may have. I'll do my best to help or direct you to someone or somewhere that can. Happy building!

Thomas