[sdiy] Cheap Midi->CV

[Michael Ruberto]

The Paia converter is cheap, easy to assemble, and functions well for the 
money. As mentioned previously, the resolution isn't very accurate. I found 
it almost impossible to calibrate my VCOs using this converter (I had to use 
the CV out from an MG-1 instead). The other prob I had with it was current 
consumption. On my last modular I wound up having to partially rebuild my 
PSU because the converter used more than twice the current the specs rated 
it for.
The mode selection routine got old very quickly too. You could never tell if 
it had actually accepted the note-on during power-up and switched to poly 
mode. This became quite aggravating during performances.

M. A. Ruberto


>From: Jonathan Lutz <jonathan.lutz at gmail.com>
>Reply-To: jonathan.lutz at gmail.com
>To: megaohm1 at gmail.com
>CC: Synth-DIY <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] Cheap Midi->CV
>Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 03:01:51 -0400
>
>I tried to order an EFM one but had a bit of an.. incident.. which resulted
>in my money being refunded. So I am looking for alternatives. I was 
>thinking
>of the Paia one (which actually costs a little more than I wanted to spend)
>but I read on another thread that it has poor resolution and can be off by 
>1
>or 2 semitones?! Hmm...
>
>JON
>
>On 9/5/05, megaohm <megaohm1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > How about the EFM one. I have one unbuilt so I can't say for sure how 
>good
> > it is, but I've built the EFM MIDI to gate and that works great. I also 
>have
> > a Kenton Pro Solo that works good. I bought it for $100 and that's about
> > what it's worth.
> >  peng
> >
> >
> >  On 9/5/05, Jonathan Lutz <jonathan.lutz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Anyone know of some good cheap midi->CV for use with a homebrew 
>modular?
> > > I don't mind if its in format of external box or of PCB/diy module.. 
>but my
> > > only requirement for a PCB is that I can order the (unpopulated) PCB 
>and
> > > don't have to etch/whatever myself. I would prefer something with 
>velocity
> > > sensitivity (is this possible?).
> > >
> > > Suggestions?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > JON
> > >
> >
> >