Roland sh101 whats the best way to control it with. Sh101, ms20 mini, vsynth, doepfer dark energy, virus b, kurzweil k2500rs. Beside dark energy i and dark energy ii you hear the following instruments. Doepfer dark energy ii three basic patches youtube. Dark link is nothing but the interface of dark energy. The unit is well built in a metal case, the only thing missing is an onoff switch, but i can live with that. I really need to get some videos together because i think. The cute roland sh 101 served as simple cvgate master keyboard to control the dark energy. I control my system 100m modular with a doepfer dark link. Doepfer was nice enough to include a 2pin wire for the glide. Discovernoise 032 discoverclassics 005 patches for the roland sh101 made by discovernoise for you. Originally posted by john fonda do either the sq10 or sq1 treat the sound in any way.
Dark time is an 2 x8 steps analog sequencer with cvgate, usb and midi interface. I use the dark link as a midi interface, via usb, from my mac using the gate and cv1 outputs to control an sh 101. We really appreciate your choice and promise you an extraordinary support throughout, including useful information, easy service, and innovative product development. Are there modern alternatives to these vintage synths. I bought a dark link because the arp bypasses the portamento when controlled with cv. The sound generation and all modulation sources are 100% analog, only the usbmidi interface contains digital components. It is planned i n the first place a s an addon for the dark energy but may be used even in combination with other midi, usb or cvgate equipment too features overview.
It has available 4 analog control voltage outputs cv1. This is a demo of a m4l patch i made to let my livid alias 8 midi controller think its a doepfer dark time style sequencer. First of all we would like to thank you for having purchased doepfer dark link. Unfortunately you have to choose highest or lowest note priority rather than last note which is my preference, so that kinda bummed me out. Connect the included power adaptor to the 15v ac socket in the rear panel of dark energy. The dark energy owes its existence directly to doepfer s modular products, it is the a1115 synthesizer voice module in a rugged, fullyenclosed metal housing. The mk is fun when youre tweaking a preset, or at least once youve got the patch mostly worked out. Modify the doepfer dark energy analog synthesizer for lfo2. Between the usb connection and the cv patch points, the dark energy effectively can be used as a. I dont have a 182, but i imagine it would work fine. Between the usb connection and the cv patchpoints, the dark energy effectively can be used as a. Dark energy is a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface.
We have 3 doepfer dark time manuals available for free pdf download. Owners manual doepfer dark time owners manual 28 pages. The latest product of doepfer s modular knowhow is the dark energy. Please order suitable patch cables in addition if required midi, a100 patch cable in. I also have lots of cv gear that doesnt send midi, but its the same thing.
Metal case, made of 1 mm steel, black coated with white printing. Dark link is nothing but the usbmidi interface of the dark energy. Doepfer dark energy i, ii and iii forbidding powers. They went about 85%, then ran out of room on the front panel, i guess. The doepfer dark time looks and behaves like an analogue sequencer, but its digital heart means theres more to it than meets the eye.
A100 patch examples still under construction, additional patches will follow we hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. I really need to get some videos together because i think i ha. Blue leds sequencer event generator midi control voltage cv gate. Livid alias 8 as doepfer dark time ableton max for live. Check it out via the link below for some allmodular bliss.
It is planned in the first place as an addon for the dark energy but may be. Plus, with sweetwater s awardwinning service and support, if you should ever have a question about doepfer products, were here to help. And the classic rs200 step sequencer from analogue systems is responsible for most of the bubbling patterns and filter modulations. Doepfer musikelektronik, germany, manufacturer of analog synthesizers, keyboards, midi controllers, interfaces. Im looking for a semimodular synth to complement my microbrute. They are massively expensive and im sure there are better options. Dark time is an 2 x 8 steps analog sequencer with cvgate, usb and midi interface. Organzoner posted a great video with a stepbystep tutorial on how to expand the capabilities of the doepfer dark energy 2 by adding a breakout box. Its where your interests connect you with your people. I sequence mainly with logic, but sometimes with an sq1 or sh 101.
Interface usb miditocv gate interface, for controlling monophonic synthesisers via midi or usb similar to the usb midi interface from dark energy, usb port, midi input, learn button, gate output with led display, also for learning. Please order suitable patch cables in addition if required midi, a100 patch cable in the required length, adapter cable 3. With logic i use a doepfer dark link which works great. And the arp odyssey is controlled via expert sleepers with an apollo twin interface. At least two patch cables with 18 minijacks to connect to dark link and jacks.
Call your sweetwater sales engineer tollfree at 18002224700 for more information about any of the doepfer products listed below. I really need to get some videos together because i. Roland system 100m and eurorack gearslutz pro audio. Dark energy is built into a rugged black metal case with wooden side plates. The dark energy owes its existence directly to doepfers modular products, it is the a1115 synthesizer voice. The cute roland sh101 served as simple cvgate master keyboard to. Dark link is a midiusbtocvgate interface to control vintage monophonic synthesizers via midi or usb. Join the many happy customers who swear by doepfer products. This is probably the best synth to start with for newbies. I know what i want to do, kind of, but i have to slow down and look through the patch matrix thingie to find the parameter i want.
A new desktop synthesizer from german modular synth manufacturers doepfer. Gate out with led for gate display and learn function. Please let me know what your experiences with any of them are and if you know some i missed. Whereas the a1115 has the usual silver finish of doepfer modules, the dark energys case is an attractive black finish with retrostyle black knobs, toggle switches and wooden end panels. Doepfer s dark time is a step sequencer, digital in nature but with an approachable and familiar analoguestyle interface. Roland sh101 arpeggiopattern using onboard sequencer doepfer dark energy mk1 leads, drones and effects new version with sh1. Doepfer dark link dark link is a midiusbtocvgate interface to control vintage monophonic synthesizers via midi or usb. Only use this power adaptor or an equal one with exactly the same specs. So you just got yourself a doepfer dark energy semimodular analog synthesizer and have wondered why in the world they didnt bother patching out more elements. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It doesnt have the features but it allows you to sculpt sound to almost anything. I control my sh 101 via the microbrute cv and gate.