MOTM

james holloway (04:19 AM 9/3/99) wrote:

 >I like the ones we already have. Why make a low scale one?

It's a great idea for someone building up a system and needs a couple of 
sub-oscillators. If you start building up a complex patch, then a simple 
VCO becomes great to have around for things like modulating filters, VCA's, 
etc.

It doesn't have to be complex with PWM and all, just something to kick out 
some harmonics.

Tuned low, and tracking at 1v/oct, this also makes for a great tracking 
LFO. And, if it only takes up one panel width... You can fit more in the 
same place.


Personally, I never tire of having VCOs around... I'll stack 'em all over 
the place just to add character to a patch.

Take a sawtooth and tune it about 3 or 4 octaves above your fundamental in 
a bass patch. Mix it in low, just so you can kinda feel it's presence more 
than hear it. If you like the resulting tonal character, then this is a 
need for a simple tracking VCO. Things like PWM don't need to be there - 
the effect of a PWM sweep dies anyway quickly at higher pitches.


Mark