[sdiy] Filter cut off DAC

Gordonjcp gordonjcp at gjcp.net
Mon May 21 19:14:25 CEST 2018


On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 03:53:49PM +0100, paula at synth.net wrote:
> Random question,
> 
> How many bits is "enough" for controlling the filter cut off on a VCF?
> I would start with say 12, but would 16 be better? or 24?
> At some point there's a cost trade off.
> 
> Thoughts?

The Ensoniq Mirage and ESQ-family get away just fine with 8 bits of
resolution.  I'm guessing lots of other similar-era kit does too ;-)

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Gordonjcp




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