See how badly i want a functioning one? Djeezzzz.
Although they did tweak the circuit some (especially the LFO) i still got nasty ticking leaking through.
Some more in-depth testing revealed that it was all about which power supply you use. voltage inverters/doublers don't seem to be able to pull it off.
So this new version got a Xformer from an old rack EQ (which is to be transformed into a sequencer one day someday maybe), and with this 'dedicated' power supply, all is well. 220v straight to the Gristleizer.
still some ticking in certain positions, but nothing too loud or unwanted to spoil my fun now.
For my mental health, i'll assume this is inherent to the circuit.
the box: a Slendertone 4-pads-that-will-change-your-life-weight-loss-system-driver.
the grey case turned out to be as much of a pain to drill as the Hohner's original case was - same material. it either melts or breaks, but it seems impossible to drill a decent hole in it.
luckily there's some aluminum parts.
already there: 4 huge knobs, an LED, and room to spare.
added waveform selector, VCA/VCF switch, bypass switch, in/out jax.
still to come: CV in and out jaques.
it's cool to have it around to run anything through, it's nasty, and good fun - but the Effect to End All Effects, A Whole New World, Disney style, it ain't. got my hopes up a little too high there i guess.
Still, a great little box, and i can imagine the CV will take it up a notch still.
