MIDI->CV and controller

[jorgen.bergfors at idg.se]

>As long as you understand the PAiA is a *toy*. It uses a cheap DAC-08 8-bit
converter.
>The Kentons use *16-bit* converters. For proper pitch accuracy, you need at
least *14 bits*
>(the Xpander and M12 both use true 14-bit DACs).

Well, I asked for opinions on the Paia. Do anyone out there, that doesn't sell a competing product, think that the Paia is a toy? Is Paul right? He might be, but in that case nobody else seems to have realized it. Any comments?
I have the impression that 8 bits would be enough, if you use a separate channel for the pitchbend information, and use analog portamento/glide. I don't require the Hz/V option.

>Again, a PAiA is nothing more than a cheap *toy*. MIDI synch'd LFOs? NO.
It does output midi clock, so I can build an *analog* LFO that syncs to midi clock. 

>Program storage? NO.
I don't require that I think. What would it be needed for?

>Map MIDI messages to over 30 different controllers? NO.
Well, the Kenton has exactly one CV output for controllers so what would that be good for?

Any more thoughts on the Paia Midi2cv8?

/Jorgen