[sdiy] Multiplier vs VCA

Derek Holzer derek at umatic.nl
Sun Jun 28 19:48:46 CEST 2009


MS-50 VCA schematic, BTW:

http://machines.hyperreal.org/manufacturers/Korg/MS-synths/schematics/ms50filt.gif

Derek Holzer wrote:

> As a side note, the VCA in the Korg MS-50 is a diode bridge modulator. 
> Anyone try building this standalone before? It uses a 3019 IC for the 
> diode bridge, but I'm sure this could be sidestepped with matched diodes.
> 
> As for the diodes in such a modulator, as long as they are matched is 
> the type critical?

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