I know there are CV outs and the Resonator ONLY has CV ins on it so could you use the Voyager to control it? Could I still have a sound coming out of the Voyager WHILE controlling one or two aspects of the Resonator? Thanks!
Absolutely. Put the Resonator in the Mixer Out / Filter In loop using an insert cable, and then use CV to control the Resonator’s resonance and frequency.
Caveat: the Resonator has a +/- 10V range, whereas most Moog stuff is 0-5V. You might still hit the sweet spot, though.
Ok so where do I buy the CV cables? I assume they are not normal 1/4" cables?
Any quality 1/4" patch cable should do the job nicely. You can buy them at most Guitar Center music stores (under the brand name Hosa, but there are others). These patch cords are packaged in different lengths and colors, six or more to a set. Not expensive. For longer lengths, any quality 1/4" instrument cord should work just fine.
To plug into the Voyager’s Mix Out loop, you’ll need an Insert cable. This type of cable has a 1/4" TRS plug on one end that breaks out into two 1/4" mono jacks on the other. The jack labeled ‘RING’ sends the signal from the Voyager Mixer, and the jack labeled ‘TIP’ returns the signal to the Voyager Filters, so plug the ‘RING’ jack into the Resonator input and the ‘TIP’ jack to the Resonator output. This places the Resonator in the Voyager’s signal path.
For longer lengths, any quality 1/4" instrument cord should work just fine.
Ok so do I need balanced or unbalanced cables? And how many can I hook up to it at a time? Thanks so much for your help!
how about this?
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ISC125BK/
For an insert cable, I bought this, works great:
For patch cables, I like these for short lengths:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/AP-Audio-APC24S-24-Stereo-Patch-Cable8-Pack?sku=420206
Wow, 25’ is quite a long length. I was thinking of something MUCH shorter (shorter is always better - besides, you’ll want the Resonator and Voyager close together anyway). Try this instead:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPP890/
I’ve used these patch cables for many years now in my setup, and have only experienced problems with a few (a very few). Fortunately, these things are pretty cheap to replace if that ever happens.
Unbalanced cables are the way to go for these types of connections. Balanced types will also work, but you’ll pay more 'em.
problem is I need long cables to reach where I want to put it…you don’t really lose quality cause it’s not sound going through them right?
Is there any danger to running a longer cable for voltage? I really want to use the Frostwave as a seperate entity…just CONTROLLING it with the Voyager and running a different sound through it. Thanks
I think a longer cable would only diminish the signal (voltage) but probably not enough to notice unless you go like 50 feet or something. My guess.
I use a Resonator with my Voyager. I don’t have it in the Mix loop though. I just run the audio out of the Voyager into a Fuzz Factory then into a FreqBox then into the Resonator. I have a RingMod in the mix loop, for what it’s worth.
I like the Resonator in this configuration because it allows me to filter the effects that come after the Voyager. It’s also nice because it basically has a wet/dry mix that essentially “doubles” the sound when set to the 50% point. It can give the Voyager a more-unique sound than it already has.
Regarding CV - I have the the VX-351 hooked into the Resonator to allow the same mod wheel tweaks to effect the Resonator filter as it might the internal Voyager filters. Kinda keeps things in sync but the possibilities are endless. The Resonator is a great filter - sounds great with a bass guitar too.
There is a Resonator/Voyager sample on my earsmack web site - url in sig. I also use it some of my FreqBox examples on the same page.