[sdiy] ASM-1 VCO beginner question

[cacofone]

At 03:03 PM 9/4/01, you wrote:
> > Just as a confirmation of my understanding...
> >
> > the Sync Input on the ASM-1 equals Gate In right?
>Nope!
>
>Normal gate is being sent to the envelope generators (ADSR).

Ahh.. Okay. That makes sense. So theoretically, if I just built the VCO's 
to start with (with no ADSR), I'd have pretty much the same constant tone 
except for whatever control are available on the VCO, from power on to 
power off. And if let's say I attached a CV/out to one of the inputs, it'd 
only change based on the value of the CV, and have no gate control for 
on/off signal (until the addition of ADSR)?

>Sync Input on the oscillators is intended for synchronisation of
>waveforms. Toss a waveform from another oscillator (VCO or LFO) on it.
>You can also toss the gate on it, but it is really not the intent.
>
> > Just getting into the whole SDIY and still having to learn a lot..
>
>Sure, don't worry, keep asking!
>
> > Also, has anyone been able to use the MIDIJack on the ASM-1?
>
>?????

http://www.synhouse.com/midijack.html      Works on a gazillion other 
analog synths... kind of figure it would work, and I know it's not the full 
fledged DIY style, but wanted to see if anyone had any other success on it. 
Since I want to actually use the synth I make in a live environment and 
want to have control via midi over it, I'm looking into different 
possibilities. Consider doing the DIY style depending on how I feel once 
I'm to that point, or perhaps one of these MidiJacks, because they're 
cheaper than a Kenton Pro Solo or most other midi/cv devices.

My goal is something semi-compact (about the size of a VCR) integrated and 
not exactly modular. I'm wanting to stay away from rack-mounts for the 
purpose of being able to use it easier in a live setup, as well helps 
portability.

>Cheers,
>Magnus

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