Max Romantschuk Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm a new face in the MIDIbox community, currently working on my first project, a synth programmer for my Roland Alpha Juno 1.The thing is, Wilba keeps holding these mega-sales of those delicious SID chips... And I can't make up my mind if I should buy some and build a SID, or not... The building wouldn't happen for a long time. I have four kids and little time to spare, so basically I'm trying to make up my mind if I should get a few chips before they become really rare.The thing is, I have a nice analog synth, and a nice FM synth. I don't need more, but should I do it just for the fun factor?If I were to build a SID it'd probably make more sense to use just one or two chips. I tend to do finished pieces on the computer anyway. So I guess my SID would be a toy to play with mostly and a fun project to build for the heck of building. :)Opinions? Get chips while I still can or roll my own MIDIbox-powered analog modular beast in 10-15 years instead? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblinz Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Wilba seems to have a steady supply, but I guess it'll come to an end at some point. If you have an inkling that you may want to build one then get some chips... 3 would be a good number.. 2 for a stereo spare and a spare just in case, you can always sell them on at the fleamarket if you decide you definitely don't want to build a SID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi Max,Looking at your construction thread, I suspect that you could churn out a basic MB-SID (Core + SID module) in just an evening. Any enhancements you make to its design after that are after-the-fact tweaks.If you buy (or etch) the separate boards instead of going the MB-6582 route, you'll have extra modules you can experiment with, or troubleshoot your other project(s).The 6582 sounds sweet. Having completed an MB-6582, I can say it has exceeded my expectations, and I had a lot of fun building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nILS Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 > Should I eventually build a SID?Yes. Simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneburst Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yes; provided you make a better job of it than I'm currently doing ;)a|x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Romantschuk Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 You guys give me no choice... ;)Just added myself to #8:http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php/topic,12747.0.html3, a stereo pair + a Muphy's Law spare seems like a good option. Reading the MIDIbox SID docs it seems like that will allow me to make full use of the sound engine with reduced polyphony and/or multitimbrality?Oh, and by build blog so far was done when I had the very rare opportunity to work home alone. Normally it's four kids and pure chaos... Everything is on hold now until I shake this cold and can afford some late nights again. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynthAnthony Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 So, does anyone know when #8 will begin?Can't wait to get my hands on some SIDs (I've requested 4) and start making this thing!I'm a real synth-ethousiast, and I'm fascinated by everything that sounds old (hate new synths) - sounds like SID synth!PS: the order page has changed - now there is email link, instead of a order list... should I send an email, or just wait?I think this is a good opportunity - seriously, I don't think I would be able to find unused commodores at that price and at that quantity! 15 euro is a really reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goblinz Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 So, does anyone know when #8 will begin?Can't wait to get my hands on some SIDs (I've requested 4) and start making this thing!I'm a real synth-ethousiast, and I'm fascinated by everything that sounds old (hate new synths) - sounds like SID synth!See above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynthAnthony Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 See above!Nope, I don't see it 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Romantschuk Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'll spell it out for you... The forum page links to the wiki page which says send an email and gives very clear instructions. Read those. Read em again if you don't get it. And again after that. And if that doesn't work ask again, but is says right on the wiki page to email Wilba... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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