vx 351 installation?

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:02 pm

hi,
i was considering getting a vx 351 but am not sure how easy or difficult the installation is. can just about anybody do it or does this need to be installed by someone experienced?
Also, what exactly can you do with it? does it really add that much soundwise, or is it not such a big deal? I mean, what kind of sounds can you get out of a voyager and a vx (not counting in a cp251 which i don't want to add just yet...)
thanks folks

martin

JHY · Post by **JHY** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:28 pm

The installation is straightforward and non technical.
The instructions are short but clear with a useful diagram.
All you need is a philips screwdriver, a block or equivalent to prop the hinged unit and you're away.

All you do is trace the ribbon connector from the output socket, gently disconnect it from the mother board, fit the adaptor into the space you leave by removing the ribbon, then connect the ribbon to the top of the adaptor.

I followed a tip from elsewhere on this site and used dusters to pad the hinge area and I was careful not to tilt the control panel beyond the upright..if it tilts towards the keyboard you can scar the woodwork.

A simple ten minute job...just don't be tempted to touch anything else...no matter how pretty it looks!

John

Demokid · Post by **Demokid** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 9:58 am

I think it is a bit strange that you have to open the chassis and install an “output adapter” to be able to use Vx351. Why don’t they install it from start?? Isn’t the idea to have an Accessory Port so that you can hock up new things without taking the sizer apart??

Regards
Demokid

martin · Post by **martin** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:20 am

thanks for your help anyway with this. i also think that a simple hook-up would have been ok. i do love the voyager, but it seems so clumsy that you have to keep opening it to repair (PB wheel...) or to just hook sth up to it.

i wish it were just a synthesizer with all the knobs, midi, but NO updateble OS. (i was more or less forced to invest in a new PC just to be able to take full advantage of it).

i wish it was more just a synthesizer, not such a hassle. but, it's ok just to have e new moog at all.

martin

JHY · Post by **JHY** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:11 pm

I see no reason for the adaptor other than to ensure that no-one gets anything out of the multipin unless they've bought the vx....

Safety feature, irritant, or paranoia...take your choice.

But it does allow you a legitimate look at those beautiful innards.

John

MC · Post by MC » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:44 pm

I see no reason for the adaptor other than to ensure that no-one gets anything out of the multipin unless they've bought the vx....

Dude, lighten up.

I'm an EE. The adapter has resistors on it. That suggests many legitimate electronic uses, like level shifting or attenuation. It called an expansion port for a reason - the VX is not the only accessory that could plug into this port.

There is no great conspiracy here.

bunnyman · Post by **bunnyman** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 4:48 pm

The main reason was to retain compatability with 1v/Oct gear. Before the extra part, the output voltage was something like .83V/Oct.

-bunny

JHY · Post by **JHY** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 5:35 pm

Honestly MC I am lightened up enough and not into conspiracy theories!!! I think the VX is a good buy..after all I bought one!

I appreciate your EE viewpoint and Bunnyman's comment.The expansion port has more potential than I realised...has anyone explored it?

John