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

[Paul Perry]

It hadn't ocurred to me until now that the MS20 VCA had any advantages - but 
I strongly suspect it has pretty high second harmonic distortion, which 
doubtless is the source of any percieved 'warmth'.

paul perry Melbourne Australia

----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "David G Dixon"
> 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.
>