DC Output

[Shayne White]

Hi,

Does anyone know if the A16 Ultra supports DC ouput? I have an analog modular synth that I want to control with Motu's Volta plugin, but MOTU says it requires DC output. Has anyone tried this?

Thanks!!

[doktorfuture]

I read someplace that you can buy an A16 ultra that isn't capacitively coupled, so can do the DC that Volta needs.

[at0m]

If the A16, like the Behringer ADA8000 (schematic), uses caps to filter the DC, you could just short those...

That's a DIY hack, and I don't know weither that's possible on an A16 - haven't looked inside of that one yet. But I suppose it'll be quite similar. Sure, it would void your warranty, but if you know a bit of DIY, you will quickly see weither that's possible.

Btw, found that link here.

[Fluxpod]

You could also buy some cheap old motu box.I have seen many go around 100€.

[xite knight]

You could also buy some cheap old motu box.I have seen many go around 100€.

I agree. Just keep in mind that some older motu models seem to have lower maximum voltage output than newer models. I don't remember how I found the linked sheet but it may help others to choose according to needs.

http://66.92.94.107/misc/voltage_worksheet.pdf

[Neutron]

Just sit tight, Capacitor and I are working on multiplexed CV output with 4-8 channels per audio line, and it works with AC coupled converters.

its just a scope device at one end and a small electronic box (MCU, and a small amount of other chips)
it will probably cost less than $100 to build.

[levlhed]

Did you get anywhere on this?

[Neutron]

I had to stop for a while. I did not have anything voltage controlled with an accurate 1v/oct tracking to test with it. that will soon be remedied though.

[the19thbear]

let us know asap

[capacitor]

I've been waylaid with a double whammy (looking for new contract PLUS moving after 5 yrs). Neutron is the man right now. All I can hope is to help enhance/test/document, once my ducks are back in alignment

[dawman]

Hang in there Capacitor...
Always darkest before the Dawn.

[valis]

Using Scope Mod/Flexor etc to leverage my way into hardware modules (meaning it could be usable without so many initially) or even just to add a bit more fun to my studio has occurred to me before. I would be interested in your progress on this as well.