yes, Metalbox does banana version modules, if you
want.
i have some banana metalbox modules...


--- implode7@... wrote:

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