[sdiy] VTL vs. H11F (was: Which is better as a VC resistor?FETor BJT?)

[David G Dixon]

> > You could build one with BJTs too. See Korg MS-10/MS-20.
> 
> Yes.. but you wouldn't WANT  to, because (if you are 
> referring to the VCA) you need 'selected' transistors, and 
> also I think that is where the noise comes from. It's a very 
> ingenious VCA, but.... it isn't what one wants, really.

Well, the noisy VCA is what gives the MS-20 it's distinctive warm sound,
IMHO (after playing with a friend's original, mostly for the purpose of
comparing its filters with mine).  So, perhaps it is what you want if you're
going after that sound.  However, there are so many superior chips available
for making virtually noise-free VCAs that I'm not sure why we're bothering
with this.