Using an external modular filter from the Mixer Out socket

[Jasperh]

Hello,

I am just about to set sail into the world of modulars. Starting small, I wanted to run the audio out of the Voyager through the mixer out, process it with a filter, and then send it back through the same socket. This way it saves money on getting a VCA etc - in the short term at least! I sense this stuff is addictive.

This sort of thing can be more than a little confusing. I know Doepfer stuff uses minijacks, but I can't find an insert cable with minijacks on the end.

Any ideas how I can do this?

thanks for your help,

Jas

[Just Me]

Go MU (DotCom) format and have 1/4" jacks and compatible levels and CV's.

[david]

Yeah. I'd also strongly recommend going the DotCom route, as a happy owner myself! If, however, you have your heart set on Doepfer, then I'd suggest visiting your nearest Radio Shack and stocking up on a few 1/4'' to mini jack (1/8"??) adaptors. Also... what sort of external filter did you have in mind??

Best,

dml

[Jasperh]

Not sure really. I quite fancied getting an MS 20 filter, for something different, and perhaps a bitcrusher. I just wanted to go modular, starting small.

With the Dotcom stuff, you really need to go big straight off the bat. There doesn't seem to be a starter kit. Or gateway drug, as someone would call it!

Thanks for the tips!

Best wishes

Jasper

[Just Me]

There is no need to go big off the bat. Get a single rack frame (Holds 8 units wide and fits in std 19" rack) There is a wall wart power supply good for 8 modules. Then, look at the various MU suppliers. There is an MS20 filter in MU along with many other good filters. (VCS, Korg, State variable, ARP, Buchla, etc.) There is also a nice PolyMoog resonator out there.
I'm not going to directly post the competitions web sites on this forum, but you link to them from here...
http://wiki.muffwiggler.com/wiki/List_o ... ufacturers

I started a short time ago with a CP-251. I've got a 66 space MU, 2 CP's a VX-351 and 11 Foogers along with some Doepfer stuff now. It IS addicting!

[Jasperh]

Blimey.

Now you're talking. My bank managers going to be devastated if he hears about this!

Thanks for the tips. 5u definately seems like the way to go.

cheers
Jasper

[Kent]

There is no difference in theory if you go 5U or Eurorack except for the jack size. Plus, in Euro-format, everything is more compact (a plus or minus subjectively) and there is much more choice available.

[Sir Nose]

If you got the cash:

http://electro-music.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44141

[pluto009]

The Korg Monotron has an MS20 filter in it. £50 in the UK. Takes an external signal.