[sdiy] Cheap Midi->CV

[Simon Brouwer]

Hi Andre,

At 09:40 11-9-2005, Andre Majorel wrote:
(...)
> > >> So I was feeling quite comfortable choosing a 12 bit DAC for my next
> > >> project. I am not so sure about that now...
> > >
> > >Depends. Does it have one or several channels ?
> >
> > Several, but only one for controlling the main pitch (the project is a
> > monophonic synth).
>
>Then it's less of a problem. Accuracy is really important when
>playing chords. For melodic work, I'd venture that most people
>won't be bothered by 7 cents. If you're laying chords voice by
>voice, you can adjust the pitch between takes.

That would not help, because if the pitch error is caused by DAC 
inaccuracy, it will be different for each note.

Based on the discussion, aiming for pitch accuracy of 2 cents or better 
would be worth the trouble. Now if I can make my VCO's that accurate...


Vriendelijke groet,
Simon Brouwer.

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