The fact that the original designer is still here is an amazing feat all to itself and should testify to something.
Korg's statement is quit interesting though:
"because the circuit itself was not accurately understood and its components were difficult to obtain."
"Starting with original circuits that simulate hard-to-obtain parts, the distinctive modulation sound has been perfectly reproduced."
"Its origin is so uncertain that even the people who were involved at that time are not sure of the circumstances through which this model went out into the world."
Go figure. It
was the 60s, man! Things start to clear up as you dig deeper in the Korg site:
"Unfortunately, this component (CdS photoresistor) is now restricted as a hazardous substance, and cannot be used."
"Finding a substitute for this part was an absolute requirement... and this was the single most difficult impediment to overcome. Success was finally achieved with an original design... that uses an astounding 79 transistors to form the heart of the
Nuvibe."
So what was once a hazardous photoresistor is now a transistor bank.
I'd like to hear one played against the original.
post edited by soens - 2014/03/13 10:20:21