MOTM

> From: Frank Vanaman <fvanaman@...>
> Recently there was a comment about the PAiA MIDI2CV convertor being, er,
> well, about as good as one might expect for the price. (Larry H, I
> think?)

Yes, that was me.  Actually, the volt/octave version is not too bad.  For a
mono synth line, it is good enough.  The circuit board is about as good as
I have seen from PAiA.  Some of the discussion (over my head) on synth-DIY
has been critical of some of the circuit design.  But, I built it and it
works.   I have some issues with the V/Hz version.  The only required
modification (in my opinion) is replacement of the trim pot for V/Oct
calibration.  The kit has one of those VERY cheap 3/4 turn board mounted
trimmers.  I replaced it with a nice 10 turn pot that is tweakable from the
front of the cabinet.   Of course, there are plenty of other
"opportunities" for improvements.  But, all-in-all, I think it was worth
what it cost me.  The rack mount kit is cool if you want two.  Just be
aware that it seems to be 8 bit resolution, which seems to be OK for mono
lines, but I might be hesitant to use it in a poly situation.  However, the
output is more accurate that the resistor divider network in my MicroMoog.

BTW, I have been playing with my 410 at length tonight.  This type of
filter is not something I am real familiar with.  However, I do have an
understanding of how the controls function.  The question I have surrounds
the 3 frequency controls.  I find myself migrating toward the lower end of
the range continually to get those best sweeping actions.  I would be very
interested to hear how others are using and adjusting this module.

Larry Hendry