Doepfer MAQ16/3 Sequencer - Manual (Page 7)

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CV/Gate-Connectors
In the middle of the rear panel you will find 6 miniature jack sockets (3.5 mm) labeled „CV1“,
„CV2“, „CV3“, „Gate 1“, „Gate 2“ und „Gate 3“. For each of the 3 potentiometer rows one CV
output and one Gate output are available. The CV/Gate outputs are compatible with the
DOEPFER A-100 modular system and many other analog synthesizers.
The CV voltage range is 5V with an offset voltage of about 0.25V (i.e. effectiv
+0.25...+5.25V). The offset voltage may be compensated with the tune knob and/or or the
keyboard of the synthesizer or module to be controlled as all control voltages are additive in
standard 1V/octave analog systems.
If „note“ is assigned to the corresponding row the CV output follows the 1V/octave
characteristics used by most of the vintage synthesizers (1 semitone = 1/12V = 0.083V). In
all other cases (e.g. controller) the voltage range is about 0.25V (knob full ccw) .... 5.25V
(knob full cw).
For each CV output there is a trimming potentiometer inside the unit to adjust the CV scale if
necessary. The scale is trimmed in the factory to 1.00V/octave. If you want to change or
correct the setting of the scale see appendix E „Adjusting the CV-Outputs“.
The factory setting of the Gate outputs are is voltage trigger 0/+8V. If desired the outputs
can be modified for S-trigger (switched trigger, used e.g. by Moog synthesizers) in the
factory or by an authorised service company.
Every modification must only be made by authorized service. Otherwise the warranty will
become invalid.
Note: Not correctly adjusted CV scale is no reason for warranty. If the only „defect“ in a MAQ
unit sent for repair is the incorrect scale this is no matter of warranty.