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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!

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!

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!

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.

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?

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!