[sdiy] How to avoid clicking gates

[David G. Dixon]

> Use an envelope/lag processor (same thing)

Ah, in other words, don't plug the gate output directly into the VCA, but go
through an EG first?  (Why didn't I think of that?  DUH!  Did I mention that
this is my first synthesizer?  I'm actually a pretty smart guy, most days!)


> 
> On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 7:41 AM, David G. Dixon<dixon at interchange.ubc.ca>
> wrote:
> > Well, I've finally got my 12 x N matrix scanning circuit up and running
> > tonight with one of my salvaged Farfisa keyboards, and everything works
> > great!  My modular (all seven modules) sounds fantastic under keyboard
> > control.
> >
> > The only problem is that when the keyboard gates the VCA, it makes an
> > audible click unless I turn the CV attenuator well down.  The keyboard
> > circuit genetares a 15V gate signal.  I'm thinking this is too large.
>  What
> > would a typical keyboard gate voltage be?  Also, what about "softening"
> the
> > gate rise a little bit with a capacitor?  Does anyone ever do that?
> >
> > All advice most welcome...
> >
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