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Re: Wanted LOVETONE schematics

8/21/2000 2:21 PM
Mark Hammer	Re: Wanted LOVETONE schematics That's a nice post to read. As an incorrigible reader of electronics hobbyist mags over the last 30 years, I have to say that it is rare that simple "projects" can have a tangible outcome that leaves you satisfied. After all, how long SHOULD the thrill of flashing LED's or a 556-based siren last? Semi-instant success with music-related projects hit a triple bull's-eye, though. First, they provide incentive by creating success based on utility of outcome. In other words, it's USEFUL to build a fuzzbox (assuming one is a musician). A direct route between tinkering and utility is bound to increase the likelihood of tinkering. Second, it increases the musical palette of the builder. Third, the best musicians know their instrument intimately. I am always gratified when the lights come on in a musician's head regarding the technology they normally wrestle with. So much better when the musician and technology can hug and kiss, rather than wrestle. As a dad with 2 sons, I recognize the fourth bull's eye there as well. I've never been able to get my older guy interested in electronics or guitar, but lately he's getting smitten with MIDI, so I guess there's hope for a mutual hobby yet!

8/21/2000 2:21 PM

Mark Hammer

Re: Wanted LOVETONE schematics

That's a nice post to read.

As an incorrigible reader of electronics hobbyist mags over the last 30 years, I have to say that it is rare that simple "projects" can have a tangible outcome that leaves you satisfied. After all, how long SHOULD the thrill of flashing LED's or a 556-based siren last? Semi-instant success with music-related projects hit a triple bull's-eye, though. First, they provide incentive by creating success based on utility of outcome. In other words, it's USEFUL to build a fuzzbox (assuming one is a musician). A direct route between tinkering and utility is bound to increase the likelihood of tinkering. Second, it increases the musical palette of the builder. Third, the best musicians know their instrument intimately. I am always gratified when the lights come on in a musician's head regarding the technology they normally wrestle with. So much better when the musician and technology can hug and kiss, rather than wrestle.

As a dad with 2 sons, I recognize the fourth bull's eye there as well. I've never been able to get my older guy interested in electronics or guitar, but lately he's getting smitten with MIDI, so I guess there's hope for a mutual hobby yet!

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