Metalbox is Frac indeed, and there's a few 3mm-or-banana modules.

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> Metalbox is frac rac, isn't it - mini jacks, not bananas...unless he
> does those also.
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> From: Guy D2 < guy@... >
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> > > 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.
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> >
> > > 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... ;-)
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> >
> > 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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