Doepfer R2M Midi-Ribbon-Controller - Manual (Page 6)

Page 6 R2M User's Guide V1.11
r CV1 Out
This socket outputs an analog control voltage in the range 0...+5V that depends on
the position of the finger. It is normally used to control the pitch of analog equipment
(e.g. pitch on an analog synthesizer or VCO). The CV1 output follows the 1V/octave
standard (relevant only in the quantized modes).
q CV2 Out
This socket outputs an analog control voltage in the range 0...+5V that depends on
the pressure applied to the manual. It can be used to control any other voltage
controlled parameter of an analog synthesizer (e.g. loudness, filter frequency,
modulation depth, LFO frequency, panning).
p GATE OUT
This socket outputs a gate signal with +5V level. Normally the gate output is 0V in the
off state and +5V in the on state. The gate is determined by the finger touch. As soon
as the finger touches the position sensor the gate turns on. If the finger is removed
the gate output turns off. Positive or negative polarity can be chosen, i.e. if the gate
output turns to +5V or 0V if the finger touches the position sensor. Normally the gate
output is used to trigger the envelope generator (ADSR) of the analog synthesizer
controlled by the R2M.
Even switched trigger or "S-trig" based equipment can be controlled (e.g. most of the
Moog and Arp devices) by removing a jumper inside the R2M control box. The pin
header for the jumper is labelled JP3 and is located just behind the gate socket. Keep
the jumper to be able to undo the S-trig modification.
Pay attention if you open and close the R2M case. Use a suitable screw driver only
and open/close the case very carefully. We cannot take back units with damaged
cases (e.g. scratches caused by the screw driver). Even the warranty will be lost if
any modification except the removal or installation of the jumper is carried out. If you
are not sure whether you are able to carry out the jumper removal/installation please
send the unit to your local dealer/representative.
s MIDI Out
Connect the Midi Out socket of R2M with the Midi In socket of the device to be
controlled by the R2M (e.g. computer with Midi, Synthesizer, Expander, Sequencer)
via a suitable MIDI-cable. If only analog equipment is controlled via CV/gate the Midi
output is left unconnected.
t MIDI IN
If you want to transpose the note messages generated by the R2M or make use of
the R2M arpeggiator functions the Midi In socket of the R2M is connected to the Midi
Out socket of the Midi device that generates the note on/off and clock messages
required for these features (see below).
If the arpeggiator of the R2M is off the incoming Midi data with the same Midi channel
as the R2M are merged to the data generated by the R2M (so-called channel voice
messages, e.g. note on/off, control change, pitch bend, program change). Refer to
chapter 3-1 concerning the currently selected R2M Midi channel.