me too.


--- implode7@... wrote:

>
> Actually, that's very good to know, since I'm
> building a modcan/cynthia/serge system. I very much
> like the metalbox stuff.
>
> -------------- Original message
> ----------------------
> 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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Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds / Interconnected / Memory Geist
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