DIY effects pedals
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DIY effects pedals
I'm not quite sure how, but a couple of days ago I got interested in making effects pedals. So I got myself a bunch of parts from Maplin and made a couple fuzz pedals today Fuzzes are really simple. I'm using a thing called a 'breadboard' which allows me to plug in and out different components without soldering, so I can experiment with different circuits. A few minutes ago I made this: http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=84195.0
It basically a fuzz that sounds really glitchy and somewhat like a retro game. Sounds sooooo cool (IMO ) Here's a pic of what it looks like at the moment:
Sound clips tomorrow hopefully
So yeah... Discuss DIY effects!
It basically a fuzz that sounds really glitchy and somewhat like a retro game. Sounds sooooo cool (IMO ) Here's a pic of what it looks like at the moment:
Sound clips tomorrow hopefully
So yeah... Discuss DIY effects!
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
You should, it's not too hard Well, fuzzes aren't too hard. Depends on the effect. Delays, for instance, are near impossible to make yourself
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
why without soldering?
Every man loves soldering, right?
seems pretty epic though, I don't think I'd be able to figure something like that out, how good I might solder.
Every man loves soldering, right?
seems pretty epic though, I don't think I'd be able to figure something like that out, how good I might solder.
lololiet- A resident.
Re: DIY effects pedals
So I can make sure the pedal works and make modifications without having to desolder. I'll solder it together and house it when I'm 100% happy thoughlololiet wrote:why without soldering?
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
lololiet wrote:why without soldering?
Every man loves soldering, right?
Yes....every man loves soldering, the best thing about compulsory DT
willba- A resident.
Re: DIY effects pedals
I love soldering, but my hands go all shakey when I try and solder with precision
Pippynip- A resident.
Re: DIY effects pedals
Try desoldering. It's an absolute pain with small circuit boards My friend gave me one of his Electro Harmonix pedals which was broken, so I salvaged some parts from it (jacks, two potentiometers and battery clip). Took me ages Also no clips today, I think I want to get it *perfect* before I do
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
You should have made loads of sound clips from when it started being recognisable to when it'll be perfect. That would have been cool.
Pippynip- A resident.
Re: DIY effects pedals
Good idea! The pedal is dismantled atm, I might make a different sort of pedal, but whatever I decide to make I'll put on progressive clips
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
desoldering is not too hard in my opinion
just heat the solder a little and then pull on the wire
or am i confusing something and is desoldering actually removing the solder from the wire?
just heat the solder a little and then pull on the wire
or am i confusing something and is desoldering actually removing the solder from the wire?
maxf13
Re: DIY effects pedals
It's removing solder. You don't need to do it if the component is only connected to the PCB in one place, you can just pull it out as you said. But when you have input jacks that are soldered in six places it isn't so simple
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
Found a good site for parts if anyone other than me is bothered to make effects: http://www.bitsbox.co.uk/index.html
Heck of a lot cheaper than Maplin!
Heck of a lot cheaper than Maplin!
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
Cool, thanks! Does it say what ICs are being used and what fuzz the circuit is based on (if you have the book)?DubHertz wrote:Supermax, have a look for a book called "electronic Projects for Musicians" by Craig Anderton.
Theres a really simple to build bass fuzz circuit in there
(image)
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
You can use any low noise dual opamp such as tl072, tl082 . There is no mention of what it is based on but in the description it does give you pleanty of options for components value changes for dirfferent fuzz sounds.
I have the book in PDF format but its 42MB in size. I can send it to you somehow .. pm me or sometihinng
Project No. 7 PARTS LIST
Resistors (alI ale '4W Oo/G
Rl
R2
R3
R4
RS
Rh
:xcept as noted)
lak
lak audio taper pot-controls intensity
lak audio taper pot-controls output
IOOk
220k
1M
nore than lOV for -t9V. more than 15V for t15V)
270pF (polystyrene preferred. disc acceptable)
O.OOlllF (polystyrene preferred. disc acceptable)
O.221lF(m ylar preferred.d isc acceptable)
1 OIlF. electrolytic or tantalum
Capacitors (rated a
CI
C2
C3
C4.(
Semicondu ctors
ICl
Dl,D2
D3.D4
RC4739 or XR4739 dual
IN4001 or equivalent silic
General-purposree d LED
ow-noise op arnp
ID diode
Mechanical Parts
Jl,12
SI
Misc.
14" mono phone jack
:ontro1slo ne
:ircuit board. 14-pin socket, wire
Open circuit 11
SPST switch-c
Knobs, case, c
etc.
I have the book in PDF format but its 42MB in size. I can send it to you somehow .. pm me or sometihinng
Project No. 7 PARTS LIST
Resistors (alI ale '4W Oo/G
Rl
R2
R3
R4
RS
Rh
:xcept as noted)
lak
lak audio taper pot-controls intensity
lak audio taper pot-controls output
IOOk
220k
1M
nore than lOV for -t9V. more than 15V for t15V)
270pF (polystyrene preferred. disc acceptable)
O.OOlllF (polystyrene preferred. disc acceptable)
O.221lF(m ylar preferred.d isc acceptable)
1 OIlF. electrolytic or tantalum
Capacitors (rated a
CI
C2
C3
C4.(
Semicondu ctors
ICl
Dl,D2
D3.D4
RC4739 or XR4739 dual
IN4001 or equivalent silic
General-purposree d LED
ow-noise op arnp
ID diode
Mechanical Parts
Jl,12
SI
Misc.
14" mono phone jack
:ontro1slo ne
:ircuit board. 14-pin socket, wire
Open circuit 11
SPST switch-c
Knobs, case, c
etc.
DubHertz
Re: DIY effects pedals
Nice Definitely interested in the Unusual Fuzz... (I like weird effects )
But first I think I've decided to make an envelope filter with a switchable distortion/fuzz circuit. So you can get classic envelope filter tones and then flick on some distortion on top for some synthy tones
I'll use the Dr Quack schematic (based on the EHX Dr Q):
Not sure what to use for the distortion, but I'm looking for the smallest thing possible, so I can get all the parts into a nano size EHX pedal enclosure
But first I think I've decided to make an envelope filter with a switchable distortion/fuzz circuit. So you can get classic envelope filter tones and then flick on some distortion on top for some synthy tones
I'll use the Dr Quack schematic (based on the EHX Dr Q):
Not sure what to use for the distortion, but I'm looking for the smallest thing possible, so I can get all the parts into a nano size EHX pedal enclosure
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
I've decided to start doing this myself. What kits/books/whatever should I get?
Some freaky guy- A resident.
Re: DIY effects pedals
Read everything on this website (well, the 'tech' section at least):
http://www.beavisaudio.com/
Then get yourself a breadboard, wires, a 9v battery clip and 9v battery, and jack sockets, as these are essential
Then start with a simple schematic, and get all the parts you need. Fuzzes are simple to make
Here's a forum for any advice, schematics and ideas:
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/
http://www.beavisaudio.com/
Then get yourself a breadboard, wires, a 9v battery clip and 9v battery, and jack sockets, as these are essential
Then start with a simple schematic, and get all the parts you need. Fuzzes are simple to make
Here's a forum for any advice, schematics and ideas:
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/
SuperMaximo93
Re: DIY effects pedals
This stuff was what I did best in in GCSE science, I'm quite interested in doing it. Looks a little more complicated than making a couple of lights flicker on and off though
Pippynip- A resident.
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