--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , <yahoo@...> wrote:

>
> > the a190-1 will do hz,
> >
> > here's the relevant info from the manual
> >
> > CV CHAR.
> > This parameter sets the voltage control characteri-
> > stics of the pitch CV output from the A-190, so that it's
> > possible to drive both common types of analog synth -
> > older Korgs, Yamahas, etc., which have a linear re-
> > sponse (Hz / V), and Rolands, ARPs, Moogs, etc.,
> > which have a logarithmic response (1V / octave).
> > H For use just with the A-100, the V / octave
> > response is all that is needed. The Hz / V
> > option is provided purely for connecting to
> > external synths which use that standard.
> > M M M M V / Octave : PROG CHANGE 3
> > Hz / V : PROG CHANGE 4
> >
> > Paul
>
> Just a remark: this feature is not mentioned in the product description of
> the A-190-1 because we had no chance to test the Hz/V mode. As far as I
> remember Hz/V we discussed if we should remove the Hz/V mode from the
> A-190-1. But then we decided to leave it as kind of a "free gift" or hidden,
> untested feature ! It was a bit tricky because it's not a linear scale as in
> the V/octave mode. If one changes the scale in the Hz/V mode the complete
> log scale is affected. That's why the Hz/V mode is not a feature that is
> included in the product description.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>

That is great news! I just ordered my A-190-1 from EMIS .
Thanks a lot for the info. I'll be writing again with more questions like that.
Thanks again
Ric