[sdiy] cloning a PPG EVU / Wave?

[Aaron Lanterman]

On Aug 10, 2007, at 5:53 PM, Seb Francis wrote:

> John Mahoney wrote:
>>
>> In my very humble opinion:
>> The Analog Devices SSM2164 seems to be the best VCA chip  
>> available, these days. The LM13700, while popular, is no match in  
>> the specs department.
>
> If by 'best' you mean best value while also being relatively good  
> quality, then yes.  But there are better VCA ICs out there, like  
> the SSM2018(T) and the THAT2180/2181.

You pay for the quality in the 2018 and 2180/2181 - they're pretty  
pricey.

The SSM2164 is a nice little chip. A student of mine worked with it  
for his design last spring and like it a lot.

- Aaron