MOTM

David,
A function Generator will work as an oscillator but There is no provision 
for CV, or other types of modulation. all you can do is vary the frequency 
up or down by hand. Just remember the signal levels. If you get too much 
signal it will distort. I don't think you'll break anything though. The VCOs 
rock.
Jim


>From: "David Bivins" <david@...>
>Reply-To: motm@onelist.com
>To: "Motm@Onelist. Com" <motm@onelist.com>
>Subject: [motm] Function generator as oscillator?
>Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:11:06 -0400
>
>From: "David Bivins" <david@...>
>
>Hi,
>
>I've been using a Hewlett-Packard function generator as an oscillator in my
>MOTM for now (until I get a couple more paychecks under my belt and can get
>a couple 300s). I don't even have CV stuck into the back to vary
>frequency--just that big ol' knob on the front. Who needs a stinkin'
>keyboard when you have a knob? ;)
>
>Anyway, I keep the signal waaay down (all the way actually), and I've not
>blown up any of my equipment (I actually did test it first--I don't have
>documentation for it as it was a surplus buy). Is there any forseeable
>problem using it with my MOTM? And forgive my ignorance, but what are the
>basic differences between function generators and oscillators? I must
>confess, I really like the sound of it as an oscillator, and of course it
>has a good selection of waveforms (two pulse, square, sine, triangle, ramp,
>ramp reverse) and excellent range.
>
>Thanks!
>
>David Bivins
>Creative Strategist
>Brandscape
>New York City
>212.285.2600.x103
>
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