CV Info

[Matthew Helt]

WeAreAs1 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Matt,
> 
> Sorry, but your ARP Omni cannot be modified to respond to voltage control.
> It does not create its pitches with a Voltage-Controlled Oscillator.  It uses
> an old organ technolgy known as Top-Octave Division.  This system does not
> work with control voltage.

:(

> The Omni's CV input is there just for controlling the filter (for filter
> sweeps).  The Gate input will trigger the Omni's monophonic envelope
> generator, but that won't be of any use without voltage control over pitch.
> 
> You might consider trying to build your own voltage-controlled synth.  It's
> cheap, and not extremely difficult.  Take a look at the designs at Tom G's
> web site, and also look at the PAIA FatMan kit.
> 
> Michael Bacich

Yes indeed!!! My current project is a cheesy little ring modulator, but
I have been looking at the Fatman kit althoug they modular system coming
out as well, and it looks oh so much more attractive. I've also been
into the idea of building my own modular system, but I decided start
working with some software synthesis first since my electronics
knowledge is rather limited. I'll be cracking the Omni open to fix some
keys today and maybe I'll be able to find something of interest...

Thanks!