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10/28/1999 12:33 PM
Chris B	Kaytrem Has anyone built the Kay TS-1 tremolo, the circuit of which is found at the Univ. of Alberta archive? If so, is it error free as shown and can I substitute the transistor types shown? What does it sound like-any classic tunes incorporating a similar sound? Looks like a simple, but effective box!     Many Thanks,     Chris

 

10/29/1999 4:40 AM

Roger

I've built it, and I have an original. I used run of the mill transistors so you can substitute. I believe Jack Orman suggested a way to put a depth control in the circuit too and I found that it worked also.     The sound is of a cross between round, fendery amp trem and the puffy on/off pulse of a Vox repeat percussion.     Very useful, but not the BEST trem, if you're trying to emulate a Tremulator...     The coolest thing about the original is that it's in a rocker pedal that you can adjust the rate with your foot.     Other than that, it's an easy build.     Roger

 

10/29/1999 9:12 AM
Chris B	Thanks for the feedback Roger. Will give it a go. If I'm feeling particularly inspired at the time, I might try to fit RG's LERA circuit in there somewhere for some cool speed up/down Lesley weirdness!     Chris

 

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