[sdiy] saw core VCO tuning/scaling (Roland SH-2)
Adam Inglis
21pointy at tpg.com.au
Thu Aug 18 09:23:42 CEST 2011
I realise this is probably a timeworn query - my apologies to the
veterans.
I'm having some trouble with my SH-2 (dual VCO monosynth 1979):
I've had it up on the bench a couple of times to calibrate VCO 1. VCO
2 comes up sweet.
I leave it on for an hour, follow the SM routine ("width", then
"linearity" then footages) and think it sounds good, check it with a
tuner, but after I put back in the rack it goes out (of tune but also
scale width) after an hour - so I guess it is temperature related.
The key CVs are spot-on, and the supply voltages seem solid. VCO 2
remains fine. Measuring the voltages after the CV summing op-amp
gives equal values between octaves. From that point, I'm not sure
what to look for with my ancient scope and my Fluke - it's current-
dependant, is it not?
The expo converters are metal can uA726 - they both run quite warm to
touch.
I've read Ian Fritz's and Magnus Danielson's info regarding these
type of Electronotes-based VCOs, but if anyone can point me to some
troubleshooting articles, that would be most appreciated,
regards
Adam Inglis
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