Doepfer - Dark Link

Manufacturer Description: 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:UsbMidi InputLearn ButtonGate Out (With Led For Gate Display And Learn Function), 0/+5VImportant Note # 1: 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.Important Note # 2: 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.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. **Units include power supplies**