Dieter,

Many thanks for the info - I was wondering what I could buy to fill a few more
rack spaces ;-)

Steve

> > Hi Steve
> >
> > > The question is, will the the 404 be able to provide a stable
> > CV for up to 3
> > > modules (2 VCO & 1 VCF) without getting overloaded
> > To my experience: yes.
> >
> > Florian
>
> I'd recommend the usage of an A-185 bus access module as the MS-404

has a

> serial 1k protection resistor and inductor (because of EMC compliance / CE
> sign) in it's CV output. By loading the output with 3 module (~ 100k each or
> ~33k altogether) there might occur a small voltage loss in the CV signal.
> The A-185 has a high impedance input and includes a voltage buffer for CV
> and consequently will avoid a voltage loss.
>
> P.S. The MS-404 service manual is available on our web site (->

MANUALS ->

> user's guides of older devices -> MS-404 user's guide -> MS-404 service
> manual).
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer