The Doepfer Dark Link USB/MIDI To CV/Gate Interface is a USB/MIDI to CV/Gate interface, with a single MIDI input, 4 analogue control voltage outputs, and a single gate output. The Doepfer Dark Link is a MIDI/USB-to-CV/Gate interface to control vintage monophonic synthesizers via MIDI or USB. The 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.
The main features of the Doepfer Dark Link USB/MIDI To CV/Gate Interface include:
MIDI channel, reference note for CV1 (this is the MIDI note corresponding to 0V of CV1 and thus the lowest possible note of the analog synthesizer connected to Dark Link) and the controller no. for CV4 are adjusted via learn function. For this the learn button must be pressed and the required MIDI messages sent from the MIDI controlling device (MIDI synthesizer, keyboard, sequencer...)
The other parameters (retrigger, trigger polarity, assign mode ...) are also adjusted in learn mode via program-change messages.
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)
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)
I'm a Bassist and I bought this to get my Moog Werkstatt-01 working with my Studiologic MP-117 Pedal array. It does the job very well, meaning I don't have to mess about with running through an Arturia Keystep 37 (which saves space!). The unit is solidly constructed (not much plastic on THIS, baby!!), the"Glide" function works very well, and so far it's been reliable. The only downside was the "Wall Wart" supplied was a Europlug and I'm in the UK, but that's a minor niggle. It also means i can use a full size MIDI keyboard to control said Werkstatt.
Irritating, as minijack cables obstruct using the glide knob. The MIDI in and power supply, really should be mounted on rear of casing. The glide knob should go where the MIDI in is placed to avoid obstruction by the cabling. Why not make the other CV outputs also optional on 1V/oct. Many of us have 3 or more modular synths, all requiring their own individual CV/gt input. Operation is fine with this device but overall design is poorly thought out. Ideally, make this device with 4 gt's out and 4 CV 1v/oct outs.
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