DIY UniVibe

[famousmockingbird]

Anybody try to clone an original Univibe? I got the chance to play a vintage one and it sounded ( . Y . ) but now I want one.

All the good clones out there are pretty pricey, so I was thinking of making my own but it looks like it might be out of my league.

I found a link: http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/univibe/vibeupdate.pdf

I was thinking of making a toner transfer pcb with the image in the link.

Am I wasting my time?

I also found this: http://www.geofex.com/Article_Folders/univibe/uvfrindx.htm

 

[jazbo8]

Ready-made.

 

[famousmockingbird]

The fact there is a PCB available will make this project much easier for me. Thanks for the link 🙂

Did you build one? If so did you purchase a board from them? And of course how did it sound?

 

[jazbo8]

I have not built one, too many projects, not enough time...😱

 

[nuryev]

Hi,
Any progress with your desire to build a univibe? There is another site where univibe circuit boards can be bought called Classic Amplification. Here is the link Buy Forum-Vibe PCB
I am in the final stages of power supply assembly and testing ;-).

 

[famousmockingbird]

Hello nuryev,
I have not made any progress yet, I sometimes start projects and then get sidetracked. And thanks for the link, if I do build one I do plan on buying a PCB. How is yours coming along? I would like to hear of your results because I really like the sound of them.

 

[nuryev]

hi bird,
You seem to be on the same page as I am. If I dont finish these projects my wife will probably divorce me as the diningroom table looks like a workshop. The univibe is pride of place right now.

Will send pics.

 

[nuryev]

Forum Vibe update

Hi Bird
I completed the diy vibe project - well, almost..still fine tuning.

To qoute some who also heard a diy Vibe: 'It sounds like ( , )( , ) !!!!!😀

I had a problem with noisy powersupply but that will be fixed. I am now looking at preparing an enclosure and experimenting with the 'dial in' procedure to get the best output.

Have you built any other diy pedals yet!

 

[gingertube]

For your possible interest.
I was looking for Voodoo Vibe schematics just this morning, took a while to find but eventually tracked links to schematics and apparantly a PCB here:
roger mayer voodoo vibe
The waveform generator chip (ICL8038) is hard to find. Yu may be able to use an EXAR XR-2206 instead with minimal mods.
Cheers,
Ian

 

[famousmockingbird]

Hi Bird
I completed the diy vibe project - well, almost..still fine tuning.

To qoute some who also heard a diy Vibe: 'It sounds like ( , )( , ) !!!!!😀

I had a problem with noisy powersupply but that will be fixed. I am now looking at preparing an enclosure and experimenting with the 'dial in' procedure to get the best output.

Well you are ahead of me, I haven't even ordered a board yet

Did you use a film container to enclose the LDR's?

Have you built any other diy pedals yet!

I did a compression pedal with the vintage metal can CA3080 opamp that sounds great. I want to do a fuzz pedal butt have been using the same Tube Screamer for the past 10 years and can't seem to replace it because I love it so much.

For your possible interest.
I was looking for Voodoo Vibe schematics just this morning, took a while to find but eventually tracked links to schematics and apparantly a PCB here:
roger mayer voodoo vibe
The waveform generator chip (ICL8038) is hard to find. Yu may be able to use an EXAR XR-2206 instead with minimal mods.
Cheers,
Ian

Hi Ian,
Thanks for the link, I found the schematics and PCB on that site, now I want some beer and brats😉

 

[nuryev]

Forum Vibe update

Hi guys,

Since my last post I have switched from using a printer powersupply to a 24v benchtop psu. The difference is audible to say the least.

Still twiddling knobs and tuning the vibe in, but I can't wait to connect to the Wah, Octavia and Fuzz!!!!

I would recommend the Forum Vibe, especially if you have built a few stomp boxes already and have some experience in troubleshooting. It is worth the time and effort.