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The '''Spectrum Synthesiser''' is a DIY [[monophonic]] [[analogue]] synthesizer that was originally presented as a constructional project by [[Electronics & Music Maker]] (E&MM) magazine. Designed by [[Chris Jordan]], the magazine's Technical Editor. It was one of the two cover projects of the March 1981 launch issue of the magazine. A kit of parts was supplied by [[electronic component]] supplier [[Maplin Electronics Ltd]]. The synthesizer used [[Curtis Electromusic Specialties|CEM]] [[Integrated circuit|IC]]s.
The '''Spectrum Synthesiser''' is a DIY [[monophonic]] [[analogue]] synthesizer that was originally presented as a constructional project by [[Electronics & Music Maker]] (E&MM) magazine. Designed by [[Chris Jordan]], the magazine's Technical Editor. It was one of the two cover projects of the March 1981 launch issue of the magazine. A kit of parts was supplied by [[electronic component]] supplier [[Maplin Electronics Ltd]]. The synthesizer used [[OnChip Systems|CEM]] [[Integrated circuit|ICs]].<ref>''Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying'' by Mark Jenkins, Routledge, 2007, {{ISBN|9780240520728}}, p. 111</ref>


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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*Cloned Analog Gear [http://www.spontis.se/pdf/spectrum.pdf E&MM Spectrum plans] with a note added by [[Charles Blakey]]
* Cloned Analog Gear [https://web.archive.org/web/20140208123600/http://www.spontis.se/pdf/spectrum.pdf E&MM Spectrum plans] with corrections.
*Synthnut's Tech pages [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/images/spectrum-notes-04.pdf E&MM Spectrum plans]
* Synthnut's Tech pages [http://www.bigbluewave.co.uk/images/spectrum-notes-04.pdf E&MM Spectrum plans]
*[http://electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?highlight=3340&t=32946 E&MM Spectrum Synth build] on electro-music.com forum
* [http://electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?highlight=3340&t=32946 E&MM Spectrum Synth build] on electro-music.com forum
*Some pictures at [http://www.colinfraser.com/spectrum/spectrum.htm www.colinfraser.com]
* Some pictures at [http://www.colinfraser.com/spectrum/spectrum.htm www.colinfraser.com]
*Some pictures at [http://www.jardini.com/analogsynths.html www.jardini.com]
* Some pictures at [https://web.archive.org/web/20121218110901/http://www.jardini.com/analogsynths.html www.jardini.com]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNKCRu5g9t4 E&MM Spectrum Repair] by Markus Fuller


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Latest revision as of 00:10, 21 November 2022

The Spectrum Synthesiser is a DIY monophonic analogue synthesizer that was originally presented as a constructional project by Electronics & Music Maker (E&MM) magazine. Designed by Chris Jordan, the magazine's Technical Editor. It was one of the two cover projects of the March 1981 launch issue of the magazine. A kit of parts was supplied by electronic component supplier Maplin Electronics Ltd. The synthesizer used CEM ICs.[1]

References

  1. ^ Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying by Mark Jenkins, Routledge, 2007, ISBN 9780240520728, p. 111

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