Analog tuner idea (try #2..no show)

[Synthfool at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/14/97 4:38:13 AM, you wrote:

>   Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 11:55:46 -0500 (EST)
>   From: Synthfool at aol.com
>
>   A while back I felt it necessary to build myself a box to help tune
>   synthesizers.
>
>I'm very confused.  I don't see how the device you're describing will
>help tune your synth.  I can't even tell what kind of synth you're
>trying to tune or what parameters you care about.  What you've
>described suggests that you're connecting a bunch of alligator clips
>to your axe and tuning by ear!
>
>What's wrong with just slapping a $50 Korg tuner on the output?  
>
>  -- Don
>


I'm talking about tuning VCO scaling trimmers.
The V/oct response of them.
A little box that has a rotary switch that puts out 1volt increments along
with a corresponding audio xtal derived tone of "what it should be". The only
alligator clip would be for a ground- the previously stated 1/4", 1/8" and
bananas would be for a mating patch cord that goes to an input on a modular. 

And yes, I AM talking about tuning VCO's by ear! 
(I don't tune them visually and never have.)

If you can't hear it, does it make a difference???

What is so confusing about a "reference voltage source" that mates with a
"reference frequency source" to facilitate tuning VCO's by ear????

>>What's wrong with just slapping a $50 Korg tuner on the output?  
Nothing...   as long as it puts out CV!!!

Considering that you're the first person who doesn't "get it" I would agree
with your first sentence!

Why all the attitude?