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Re: Doepfer A-131 exponential VCA - calibration procedure

2019-02-21 by man.of.mystery@ntlworld.com

I have a degree in maths, and I studied electronic engineering for a while. I also own more synthesizers than I probably should - so I understand the concepts involved.

What I mean is, the response curve of this one, for gain vs CV, is far from desirable. I get a very gradual increase, then a very sudden one. I haven't attempted to graph it.

I have seen that website page before, and read the manual, but I haven't seen anything official about adjusting or calibrating one. I have read that there are preset pots to adjust, but only vague details.

It seems the one I have is version 3, and there are only two presets / trim pots, labelled Gain Offset, and Output Offset. Is there anything to be gained by adjusting those?

I own multimeters, basic oscilloscopes, soldering irons, and a large heap of resistors, capacitors and various other components. I am quite prepared to modify it, if necessary. Is there a schematic available?

- Andy

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