[sdiy] simple voltage controlled clipper/distortion

[Paul Perry]

I doubt that matching would be needed - and in particular, I doubt very much
wjhether anyone could hear any difference, matched or unmatched.
And I don't think the type of transistor is critical, either.

It certainly won't hacve trouble over the audio range.

But you will have to build it to be certain how it sounds.
Straight clipping is usually pretty harsh if you are running music into it.
If you are merely distorting an oscillator output, that's different.

paul perry Melbourne Australia

-----Original Message-----
I know this schemo for long time, but ... Anybody has some clue / experience
about this circuit, focusing on:  

 " The circuit has reasonably high frequency response and accuracy..."
What does it mean exactly? 

It's really can be good for audio and high (little bit over the audible)
frequencies ?
(if yes is there any proposed transistor for the project - I mean speed or
noise or matching is important or good old low signal silicones (2N39xx,
etc..) are perfect without any matching and thermal contact? )