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Dark Link
is a Midi/USB-to-CV/Gate interface to control vintage monophonic synthesizers
via Midi or USB. Dark Link is
nothing but the USB/Midi interface of the Dark
Energy. It has available 4 analog control voltage outputs
(CV1...4) and one Gate output.
In/Outputs
and controls:
- USB
- Midi
Input
- Learn
button
- Gate
Out (with LED for Gate display and learn function)
Important Note for all units with serial number
up to 112700 concerning the gate voltage:
- The gate output is not
suitable for devices that require a gate voltage more than +5V ! But the
Dark Link can be modified for +12V gate voltage. The modification should
not be carried out by the customer because in this case the warranty
is void (it is necessary to interrupt the +5V track and install a wire to +12V). We will publish
soon details about the modification in case that customers want to carry
out the modification despite the warranty loss.
- The gate output is not suitable for devices
that require a so-called switched trigger. In this case we recommend to
order the additional S-Trig cable. Details are available on the FAQ page
of our website: S-Trig conversion.
Important Note
for all units with serial number beyond 112700 concerning the gate voltage:
- Inside
the unit is a jumper available that is used to set the gate voltage
to +5V or +12V. If the jumper is removed the gate output has
S-Trigger function.
- CV1:
controlled by Midi note messages, 1V/Octave, 0...+5V
- CV2:
controlled by Midi pitch bend, ~ -2.5...+2.5V or ~ 0...+5V (can be
selected by an internal jumper)
- CV3:
controlled by Midi velocity, 0...+5V
- CV4:
controlled by Midi control change messages, free assignale controller in
learn mode
- Glide
control (portamento function for CV1)
- power supply (12V
AC/min. 400mA)
- CV1...CV4 and Gate are 3.5 mm miniature jack
sockets
Other
Features:
- Midi
channel, reference note and Midi control change number for CV4 are adjusted by means of a learn button and LED
- Dark
Link is nothing but the interface of Dark Energy
- Metal case, made of 1 mm steel, black
coated with white printing
- Dimensions: about 145 length x 35 height x 60
depth (all measures are in mm)
- Weight: about ?? kg
- These parts are included (worldwide): one USB cable (type A-B),
user's guide
- These parts are included (only within Europe): power supply
(12
AC/min. 400mA) for 230V mains voltage with European mains plug,
please ask the Doepfer representative in your country
if a power supply is included if you from other countries
- Please
order suitable patch cables in addition if required (Midi, A-100 patch cable
in the required length,
adapter cable 3.5 mm - 6.3 mm
/1/4" jack plug)
- Powering the device via USB is not possible,
because the analog circuits require a dual voltage (+/-12V).
- If
you want to connect the Dark Link gate output to devices that use S-Trig a
special S-Trig cable is available (only necessary for units manufactured
before 2012). For details please refer to our FAQ
page.
A
modular version of the Dark Link is also available: A-190-3
User's manual: Dark_Link_Manual.pdf
Additional note (not
mentioned in the first version of the user's manual):
Jumper on JP12A = pitch bend voltage -2,5...+2,5V
Jumper on JP12B = pitch bend voltage 0 ... 5V
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