> 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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