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SeedyLee
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 Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:25 pm Post subject: I love the Monotribe CV/Gate upgrade! |
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After a bit of stuffing around, I finally bit the bullet and built my own cable to connect the Monotribe to my audio interface for CV/gate control - and I'm glad I did! Being able to control the Monotribe using a sequencer/MIDI keyboard has taken it from being a novel toy to a usable production instrument.
I'm using Expert Sleeper's "Silent Way" to generate CV/Gate signals from my DAW which are relayed to the Monotribe via a Motu 828mk3. Not all audio interfaces are capable of generating the DC signals required to feed the CV/Gate input, but fortunately mine is. I had tried using a video camera cable to connect the Monotribe's sync input to my DAW, but after much trial and error discovered that the ground connections were wired incorrectly. Instead I constructed my own cable.
Huge thanks to Korg to introducing such an amazing and unexpected feature to this great little instrument!
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Previous: Triton LE 61/Sampling/64MB/4GB SCSI, MS2000BR, Kronos 1 61, Monotribe, NanoKontrol, NanoKeys, Kaossilator II, Casio HT3000, Roland VP-03, Reface DX, Novation Mininova, MPC One |
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Kevin Nolan
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Location: Dublin, Ireland
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| Well done on doing that. And yes - it is a very exciting development. Providing CV and Gate over an ordinary 3/8" stereo jack plug allows for the Monotribe to be controlled as if an ordinary analogue synth, hugely enhancing its integration into extended musical setups. Enjoy! |
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zululord
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Hey SeedyLee,
have you tried the miditribe mod? I added midi in to my monotribe and control it via my EMX. It works brilliantly and just outputs Synth 1 from the EMX into the Monotribe (therefore it's not restricted to the 8 beats).
The only CV synth I've got is an old MG-1 and it's output is S-trigger so I don't think the cable you described would work for that
P.S. good to see another member from Perth on here! |
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SeedyLee
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Location: Perth, Australia
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| Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:07 am Post subject: |
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| zululord wrote: | Hey SeedyLee,
have you tried the miditribe mod? I added midi in to my monotribe and control it via my EMX. It works brilliantly and just outputs Synth 1 from the EMX into the Monotribe (therefore it's not restricted to the 8 beats).
The only CV synth I've got is an old MG-1 and it's output is S-trigger so I don't think the cable you described would work for that
P.S. good to see another member from Perth on here! |
I think there might be a few Perth folk lurking around on here, and yes, it's great to see!
I haven't tried the Miditribe mod yet. I have been tempted to add MIDI in the past, but to do so would involve modifying the Monotribe. I'd rather keep mine in original condition. I think the CV/Gate input keeps the analogue feel of the device, and I can still control it from my DAW/Sequencer using something like "Silent Way". But I think the Miditribe type ugrades are great, and if I had a second one I'd strongly consider doing it.
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Current Equipment:
Korg Kronos 2 88, Reface CS, Roland JV-1080, TE OP1, Moog Subsequent 37, Korg ARP Odyssey, Allen & Heath Zed 18, Adam F5, MOTU MIDI Express XT, Lexicon MX200 & MPX1, Yamaha QY700, Yamaha AW16G, Tascam DP008ex, Zoom H6, Organelle, Roland J6 & JU06A
Previous: Triton LE 61/Sampling/64MB/4GB SCSI, MS2000BR, Kronos 1 61, Monotribe, NanoKontrol, NanoKeys, Kaossilator II, Casio HT3000, Roland VP-03, Reface DX, Novation Mininova, MPC One |
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PB21
Joined: 11 Jun 2012
Posts: 42
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| Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| SeedyLee wrote: | | zululord wrote: | Hey SeedyLee,
have you tried the miditribe mod? I added midi in to my monotribe and control it via my EMX. It works brilliantly and just outputs Synth 1 from the EMX into the Monotribe (therefore it's not restricted to the 8 beats).
The only CV synth I've got is an old MG-1 and it's output is S-trigger so I don't think the cable you described would work for that
P.S. good to see another member from Perth on here! |
I think there might be a few Perth folk lurking around on here, and yes, it's great to see!
I haven't tried the Miditribe mod yet. I have been tempted to add MIDI in the past, but to do so would involve modifying the Monotribe. I'd rather keep mine in original condition. I think the CV/Gate input keeps the analogue feel of the device, and I can still control it from my DAW/Sequencer using something like "Silent Way". But I think the Miditribe type ugrades are great, and if I had a second one I'd strongly consider doing it. |
would the focusrite saffire pro 40 allow this?
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SeedyLee
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The Saffire 40 doesn't have DC Coupled outputs, so it can't be used for directly generating a CV/Gate control signal. However it's still possible to use SilentWay with such an interface, but it will require the construction of a simple cable to convert AC encoded control signals to DC signals.
Lots of details as to how to achieve this at:
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwaacencoder.html
The most basic design requires a single capacitor and a single diode, so it's vey straightforward if you know how to use a soldering iron!
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Current Equipment:
Korg Kronos 2 88, Reface CS, Roland JV-1080, TE OP1, Moog Subsequent 37, Korg ARP Odyssey, Allen & Heath Zed 18, Adam F5, MOTU MIDI Express XT, Lexicon MX200 & MPX1, Yamaha QY700, Yamaha AW16G, Tascam DP008ex, Zoom H6, Organelle, Roland J6 & JU06A
Previous: Triton LE 61/Sampling/64MB/4GB SCSI, MS2000BR, Kronos 1 61, Monotribe, NanoKontrol, NanoKeys, Kaossilator II, Casio HT3000, Roland VP-03, Reface DX, Novation Mininova, MPC One |
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