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CP 251 with "classic" minimoog?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2003 1:28 am
by rachel
Hi,
I have a "Classic" MiniMoog and was curious if the CP-251 is worth getting for it?
What will the CP-251 bring to my MiniMoog?
It has the usual inputs and outputs but has also been modded professionally some time in the past to have a standard CV/Gate input on 1/4" jacks as well.
I would like the analogue delay too, but they are just too rare now - thankfully I have
my old Amdek analogue delay for now.
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who is using the CP-251 with their Classic MiniMoog.
I also have a doepfer A-100 (mini) and roland System-100 modulars as well.
thanks.....
rachel
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 12:24 pm
by ebolaboy2000
Hi Rachel,
I use a CP-251 with my Korg Mono/Poly, specifically to add another LFO and S&H capabilities. I had also looked into starting a small modular system using Synthesis Technology MOTM modules, but you can't beat this for the price. I'm glad I bought it.
Later
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 7:33 pm
by sir_dss
Analog Delays....
The MF-104 is quite fantastic. I have 2 that work(not for sale) so great with the X/Y/A pad of the Voyager.
...but I just got a Blacet Time Machine that is insane. 2 seconds of Delay with C/V control, and a built in LFO to warp the time sweep. It's wild. It also has a CV input for an envelope so you can "squash" the delay to 10ms and then gradually release it to 2 Seconds as your signal releases. Totally Kevin Shields MVB sounds with a guitar, and just bent with a synth.
http://blacet.com
sorry this got off topic
Re: CP 251 with "classic" minimoog?
Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2003 1:03 pm
by FIGS
Hi Rachel,
You wrote:
>I have a "Classic" MiniMoog and was curious if the CP-251 is worth getting for it?
I currently use a CP251 with my Model "D" Mini.
>>What will the CP-251 bring to my MiniMoog
The onboard LFO is useful as a modulator for pitch, filter or loudness.
Although I have the 1125 Sample-and-Hold module, the one on the CP251 add another level of complexity and irregularity to the set-up.
The four channel mixer (and spare attenuators) are possibly the most useful components for me, as I have the 1130 Percussion Controller and 1120 Pedal in addition to the S&H and rather than re-patching all the time, I just turn things up or down on the 251.
The "hidden" low pass filter within the onboard S&H circuit has been useful too, if not by accident.
I had always hoped for a better LFO for the Mini (OSC3 control is cool and all) and the range of 251's LFO is great! Expression pedal control to boot!
Highly recomended.
Osci-later,
FIGS
"Hidden" low pass filter?
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:22 pm
by agermani
The "hidden" low pass filter within the onboard S&H circuit has been useful too, if not by accident.
FIGS, what is this "hidden" low pass filter that you speak of residing in the CP-251's sample and hold? I'm very intrigued.
The CP-251 is definitely money well spent for anyone who owns a Model D. You'll be amazed at what you can do with just it and a few patch cords. And getting an expression pedal or old-school voltage pedal will take your modulation fun to the next level. Go for it, buy a CP-251!
Low Pass in CP-251
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 7:28 pm
by FIGS
If you follow the user's guide lead (page 13), it speaks of the second S&H output (the "smoothed one") to actually be low pass filtered. The "cutoff" being tied to the LFO rate.
I generally use a source other than the noise as the input and express pedal the LFO rate to sweep the filter.
Within the S&H function, its a neat twist.
No, it is not like the low pass filter pedal.
Hope this helps,
FIGS