Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

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Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Rabalder » Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:18 pm

Im planing to buy the RS200 modular step sequencer (among other things) from Analogue Systems to sequence two Slim Phatties. But the sequencer sends out a 10 volt trigger/gate(?)-signal. (the phatty-manual specifies only a 5 volt gate input..)
I cant find any info on whether or not the Slim Phatty works/survives with a 10 volt gate input in the long run.
I could buy the cp251, but it would just sit inside a rack being used only to attenuate one gate signal, which I think is a waste of money if its not absolutely necessary.

I also tried to find some decent info on the different types of gate signals; gate, pulse, trigger, s-trigger, etc.. I read somewhere that Moog-synths are a little tricky in this area.(?)

Im only familiar with moog-gear so far. This is my first step into the modular world and Im spending all my money on this, so i kinda hope it works the way I plan.

Anyone with some knowledge out there??
Any info is appreciated :)

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by stiiiiiiive » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:37 am

For attenuating duties, a simple potentiomer/resistance can do the job, I guess. I let the technical details to specialists though. :wink:

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Rabalder » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:50 pm

I just read the Theremin Plus "manual". It gives an example on how to use the gate-output(which is 10 volts) to trigger the Little Phatty gate-input.

I suppose 10 volts is fine.

Good stuff!!

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Set » Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:17 am

I've emailed moog support some month ago with a similar question.
Here's the answer :
Theoretically, the Slim's Gate jack should be robust enough to handle
+15v. However, I don't recommend doing this for prolonged periods of
time. If you plan using this setup regularly, then a CV attenuator is
an excellent idea. Anything below +6v or +7v, should be safe.
Let me know if you have further questions and take care!
Btw it's really easy to build a DIY CV attenuator.

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Rabalder » Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:49 pm

Thanks.
I suppose I could just make one myself.
An input socket, an output socket and a 50K linear pot.. Does that sound right??

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Post by Set » Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:58 pm

An input socket, an output socket and a 50K linear pot.. Does that sound right??
Absolutely.

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Rabalder » Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:04 pm

What about shifting/offsetting the 0-to-10-volt-gate 5 volts down to -/+ 5 volt???
In one of the modules Im ordering there is a "shifter" which Im not really planning to use for anything else.
Any thoughts on that?

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Set » Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:41 pm

Well, as long as your input signal is below +6/7v you should be safe no matter what

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by Rabalder » Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:38 am

Thanks.

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Post by johnson33445 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:01 am

Very curious as to how the filter sounds processing audio when the external input gain is increased...

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Re: Slim Phatty CV-inputs + Analogue Systems

Post by misterpete » Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:06 pm

How did this work out for you? I use the MOOG CP-251s...the Voyager XL, in Eurorack; a Bubblesound LvL+RM module and various other mixers/mults from Analogue Solutions, Intellijel, Manhattan Audio, probably Doepfer...

Very curious about the Analogue Systems Comb Filter module and how it compares with the Moogerfooger Clusterflux and Delay units ~ also concerned that they require a different power supply from Doepfer
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