Actually, that's very good to know, since I'm building a modcan/cynthia/serge system. I very much like the metalbox stuff.

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From: Bakis Sirros < synth_freak_2000@... >

> 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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> >
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