High parts count

[vigilante397]

but with a hot plate or a hot air gun it will speed things up a bit compared to hand soldering each one.

I don't recommend hot air or hot plates for doing quantity SMD soldering. I use a hot air station to remove components, but you really can't beat the ease of a reflow oven for soldering.

[bartimaeus]

but with a hot plate or a hot air gun it will speed things up a bit compared to hand soldering each one.

I don't recommend hot air or hot plates for doing quantity SMD soldering. I use a hot air station to remove components, but you really can't beat the ease of a reflow oven for soldering.

You definitely can't beat the convenience of a reflow oven, but they're MUCH more expensive than a hot plate. A hot plate is still easier than hand soldering, and it can do a great job, you just need to be a bit more careful.

[rockola]

So, any takers on a 700 parts (give or take) synthesizer?

Deckard's Dream has 464 of just 100n. I don't know how many parts in total, but there are 12 PCBs.