[sdiy] CV inputs with bipolar "amount" knobs

[Tom Wiltshire]

I think I probably agree with you as to the superiority of the centre-tapped pot, but they're hard to find. Do you know a good supplier?

Thanks,
Tom

On 27 Jul 2010, at 16:35, Harry Bissell wrote:

> If its a CV input from a slow moving voltage (KBD, ENV etc) it would be fine
> but if its audio rate modulation, you may find it difficult to get the null point.
> 
> It also depends on use. For noodling in the studio, a fidgety knob is fine. For
> live performance, it needs to be rock solid (at zero) imho.
> 
> I really prefer the center-tapped pot with the center grounded. That works from
> DC to any reasonable frequency, and the center detent is usually aligned
> with the tap (the tap is mechanically wide...)
> 
> H^) harry