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Noise made by POTAR
Modified DOD FX70 Stereo Flanger
I have had this old DOD Flanger kicking around in my parts box for about 10 years. I finally got around to testing the mods on it, and WOW! It’s a killer. From added LFO tones and noise to delay-like repeats The mods are pretty simple, you replace the 3 internal trim pots with comparable-value … Read more
CV Hex Noiser
Here is a fun little noise project that you can hook up to your Baby 8 Sequencer to get some gnarly sounds. Taking CV (control voltage) from your sequencer or another synth the POTAR CV Hex Noiser creates funky noise beats, bleeps, and squelches in time with your setup. Don’t have a sequencer? No problem, … Read more
Sub Mini Tube Booster with the JAN 6418
Here is a stripboard layout I did for a preamp/boost using the JAN 6418 subminiature tubes I have been experimenting with lately. It is based on the schematic from the previous post, but rather than powering the heater with a 1.25-volt battery, I utilized an LM317 voltage regulator and a 100-ohm resistor. This ultra-simple circuit … Read more
PT2399 Noise Ensemble delay
The Noise Ensemble is an extremely noisy delay that can easily be pushed over the edge into self-oscillation. Based around the PT2399 IC; it has a built-in VCO, 2 op-amps, and 2 low pass filters crammed into a 16-pin dip case! It can get very loud! Check out the datasheet. I have built more than … Read more
Yamaha Mu-5 Build Pics
I bent this Yamaha MU-5 a few months back and never posted the pics here. The ic is surface mount and has tiny legs that make it a chore to solder to, but the results are worth all the solder stress. I love to chain this thing to my Roland Tr-505 or Alesis HR-16 and … Read more
