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NICK'S WORLD OF SYNTHESIZERS

MY FIRST SYNTHESIZER

Synthesizer

There is not much left of this one because it was stripped of its circuits to make the machine. It used to be a lot bigger as well, about the size of a shower cubicle, it took 3 people to carry it using fold out poles over the shoulders. I made it in my council flat in Sheffield, we used to have to carry it to rehearsals through the estate. I had to make it smaller when the band had to go on tour. I made it originally as an art project at college. It was not designed to play melodies, it just had lots of knobs and no keyboard. I had no experience of making electronic instruments when I started it. I remember when I made the first oscillator it took about a week for me to work out why it wasn't working. I found this so frustrating that I used to have tantrums and throw things at the wall.

 

 
Contact me crazylegsnick@gmail.com

Please Leave a comment about this machine I will try to answer any questions.


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Name: INFX.com.au
E-mail: infx@email.com
Date Posted: 03:30, 31 12 2011
Message: Thanks Nick, fantastic site. Would be good to see you review a Moog 2000.


Name: chris alexei
E-mail: christopheralexei@msn.com
Date Posted: 22:55, 08 12 2011
Message: i stumbled upon your site while researching synthesizers(sp) and i am blown away and very inspired. all the machines you have built just to build a better sound just because is fascinating to me. I dont understand most of what you are describing as far as logistics goes but i am most impressed by your steadfast persuit(sp) of what interests you the most: electronic sound. your dedication to realizing your goals and ideas is incredible. i am so glad to have found your site and read into a little bit about what makes you tick. i can only pray to be blessed with such determination


Name: Davide
E-mail: Davide_94s@live.it
Date Posted: 08:58, 31 08 2010
Message: FANTASTIC!!! Cuold you please send me the basic circuits for a synth? There is a website that could help me? How can I start to built my own synth? I love your creation, you are amazing in projecting and building these synthesizers! (Sorry...but my english isn't very good)
Thank You,
Davide


Name: Jamsz
E-mail: jamesthomaswright@gmail.com
Date Posted: 11:27, 28 06 2010
Message: Analogetton!


Name: Sophia Camara
E-mail: pia_camara@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 01:17, 27 03 2010
Message: Hi There Nick!
Your work is VERY impressive! I am an aspiring New Media Artist, who is very interested in making my own synth. May I please have a few starter tips? :)

Thanks so much!


Name: Blues
E-mail:
Date Posted: 20:42, 13 11 2009
Message: Wow, man, its awesome! I'm shocked, You're the best DIY engineer I know!


Name: joseph
E-mail: karlox_jcf@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 04:57, 30 08 2009
Message:
Hello, I am very interested in building my own synthesizer circuits but have not found good (or understandable), you could send me some basic circuits? (Sorry for my english)


Name: kathy
E-mail: red_shoes86@hotmail.com
Date Posted: 16:25, 12 08 2009
Message: Hi there,
I'm very interested in your synthesizers. I'm wanting to make some of my own. How did you get started?


Name: murqui
E-mail: tintaymouse@gmail.com
Date Posted: 23:40, 12 05 2009
Message: i go by the same way, but from chile, with minimal sources...(my inglish sucks too)


Name: mike davies
E-mail: dancemykeydance@hotmail.co.uk
Date Posted: 11:59, 17 09 2008
Message: what did you make this out of, cause i am going to try, what will i need?

thanks

mike