MOTM

Actually, I think mine has a CV input for frequency... I haven't built
another BNC->1/4" to check it, but I do think it's there... or would that
just make it an oscillator?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: james holloway [mailto:jimh54@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 11:24 AM
> To: motm@onelist.com
> Subject: Re: [motm] Function generator as oscillator?
>
>
> From: "james holloway" <jimh54@...>
>
> David,
> A function Generator will work as an oscillator but There is no provision
> for CV, or other types of modulation. all you can do is vary the
> frequency
> up or down by hand. Just remember the signal levels. If you get too much
> signal it will distort. I don't think you'll break anything
> though. The VCOs
> rock.
> Jim
>
>
> >From: "David Bivins" <david@...>
> >Reply-To: motm@onelist.com
> >To: "Motm@Onelist. Com" <motm@onelist.com>
> >Subject: [motm] Function generator as oscillator?
> >Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 11:11:06 -0400
> >
> >From: "David Bivins" <david@...>
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >I've been using a Hewlett-Packard function generator as an
> oscillator in my
> >MOTM for now (until I get a couple more paychecks under my belt
> and can get
> >a couple 300s). I don't even have CV stuck into the back to vary
> >frequency--just that big ol' knob on the front. Who needs a stinkin'
> >keyboard when you have a knob? ;)
> >
> >Anyway, I keep the signal waaay down (all the way actually), and I've not
> >blown up any of my equipment (I actually did test it first--I don't have
> >documentation for it as it was a surplus buy). Is there any forseeable
> >problem using it with my MOTM? And forgive my ignorance, but what are the
> >basic differences between function generators and oscillators? I must
> >confess, I really like the sound of it as an oscillator, and of course it
> >has a good selection of waveforms (two pulse, square, sine,
> triangle, ramp,
> >ramp reverse) and excellent range.
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >David Bivins
> >Creative Strategist
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