Doepfer

Metalbox is frac rac, isn't it - mini jacks, not bananas...unless he does those also.
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From: Guy D2 <guy@guyd2.com>
> 
> > Has anyone any experience with or ideas about the wisdom of
> > interfacing Doepfer modules with as Serge system ?
> >
> > 1. It seems that Doepfer audio modules run at 5 volts peak to peak
> > (-2.5v to +2.5v ?) - like the Serge - and uses bananna plugs too, so
> > great, right?
> >
> 
> Doepfer uses 3mm (mini) phonejacks, not banana's.
> 
> > 2. How about Panel Size?
> >
> Doepfer : 3U
> Serge: 4U
> 
> Not really compatible, hardware-wise. Two different beasts...
> 
> > 3. Power supply?
> >
> Doepfer does both 115/230V AC
> Doepfer DC rail: +/- 12V (opt: + 5V)
> 
> > 4. Any other problems anyone can forsee?
> >
> Don't know the electrical specs of the Serge systems,
> but I'd look seriously into the gate/trigger voltages
> before hooking both up.
> Most current modulars are electrically compatible
> (their CV/audio signals, and gates mostly too),
> but not always 100%.
> 
> Often not a real problem, but be careful in some instances.
> 
> 
> > Finally, are ther other modular systems anyone is aware of that would
> > seem to be compaable with Serge?
> >
> 
> MetalBox, Cynthia and ModCan A series all use banana jacks,
> and are more or less compatible with Serge. Buchla too...
> 
> I guess our list moderator (Bakis) can tell you all about this,
> since he owns all of the modules of all of the systems... ;-)
> 
> 
> Personally, when thinking about crossbreeding Doepfer with
> othe modulars, Serge is not the first system coming to my mind...
> 
> 
> On a sidenote:
> I've been working on a complete list/database of current
> modular systems compatibilities (both mechanical and electrical),
> but didn't finish it yet... Maybe one day... Need some help here too.
> 
> 
> 
> -Guy
> 
> 
> > 
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