[sdiy] Wondering about function generators for envelopes

[Paul Perry]

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From: "Seb Francis" 
> Personally if I were to make a multi-segment envelope generator I think 
> I would do it with a PIC or something ... it really shouldn't take more 
> than a few components ...
> 
I can't see any reason for using a PIC, if you are going to have as 
many pots as there are variables in the envelope shape.
Because, it is easy enough to design with the pots as active elements.

Where a PIC could be useful, is if you were tryng to use one (or 2)
pots to program N variables. Tedious, but would save panel space,
and ultiately save expense (there is an N where cost of pots & the
hassle of wiring overcomes the PIC problems).

But the more I think of multistage envelopes, the less I want one.
paul perry melbourne australia