The components feel nice and sturdy to tweak, but as there. Dark energy is a single oscillator analogue mono synth, with builtin miditocv convertor and a usb port to integrate it in to the 20th century digital studio. There are a couple of dings on the bottom of the enclosure but other than that it is in great condition. Dieter doepfer has managed to secure a small batch of the rarely available cem3394 ics, the core of the powerful compact instrument.
Dark energy is a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface. This control determines the duration of gate signals, generated by all active steps resp. The user interface of the dark time could be clearer, its a bit hard to play it intuitively it helps to add colored vinyl caps to the switches to make it easier. The doepfer dark energy 2 is a semimodular monophonic desktop analogue synthesizer based around a single sawtooth core vco and a state variable 12db multimode filter. Metal case, made of 1 mm steel, black coated with white printing. Dark link is nothing but the usbmidi interface of the dark energy. The a1115v mini synthesizer voice comes equipped with almost all features of the dark energy. The doepfer dark time looks and behaves like an analogue sequencer, but its digital heart means theres more to it than meets the eye. Dark time is an 2 x8 steps analog sequencer with cvgate, usb and midi interface. Dark link is an easy to use but pretty powerful usbmiditocvgateinterface. I use the dark link as a midi interface, via usb, from my mac using the gate and cv1 outputs to control an sh101. Module a1921 is a cvtomidi interface that converts 16 control voltages in the range 0. I tested this with my beloved roland sh101 synth without a hitch, sending midi data from ableton live to the dark energy, then using its cv outputs to drive the sh101. Opto fets are very similar to vactrols but use light depending field effect transistors fets instead of light depending resistors ldrs.
The doepfer dark energy 2 is a semimodular monophonic desktop analogue synthesizer based around a single sawtooth core vco and a state variable 12db multimode filter building on an already rich modular synthesis heritage the dark energy 2 is a compact eurorack friendly semimodular synth with an all analogue signal path. Getting hold of the older version isnt too easy either. The sh101 software synthesizer is an ultradetailed replica of the famous roland sh101. They went about 85%, then ran out of room on the front panel, i guess. Doepfer intros dark energy iii analog synthesizer synthtopia. Second part midi controlled by dark time sequencer. We really appreciate your choice and promise you an extraordinary support throughout, including useful information, easy service, and innovative product development. Doepfer dark link dark link is a midiusbtocvgate interface to control vintage monophonic synthesizers via midi or usb. The newer models can be jumpered to output a higher voltage to use with synths such as the buchla 200e. Nov 11, 2012 doepfer dark energy 2 mounted to dark energy 1. Ever since the doepfer dark energy ii was announced, people have been wondering how the new synth sounds, compared to the original dark energy. The dark energy iii is a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface. Doepfer dark energy i vs dark energy ii synthtopia. Plus, with sweetwater s awardwinning service and support, if you should ever have a question about doepfer products, were here to help.
Does an pretty good 303 imitation with the glide mod. Doepfer releases dark energy iii monophonic analog desktop. Nov 12, 2012 doepfer dark energy i vs dark energy ii ever since the doepfer dark energy ii was announced, people have been wondering how the new synth sounds, compared to the original dark energy. First of all we would like to thank you for having purchased doepfer dark link. Doepfers a100 analog modular system brings back all the flexibility and oldschool programming of vintage modular synthesis but the a100 is new and comes with some modern features. Doepfer dark energy iii analog synthesizer now available. Doepfer musikelektronik, germany, manufacturer of analog synthesizers, keyboards, midi controllers, interfaces.
Doepfer musikelektronik has announced availability of the dark energy iii analog synthesizer, a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface. Mar 01, 2011 if you are new to eurorack modular, this may be the gateway drug you need. Doepfer dark time red leds doepfer s dark time step sequencer makes a great addition to the companys modular synth gear, but you can use it in any type of vintage or modern setup, thanks to its usb port, midi sockets, and jacks for analog control voltages and gate signals. The sound generation and all modulation sources are 100% analog, only the usbmidi interface contains digital components. A1016 is a new filter module that uses socalled opto fets to control the filter frequency. Dec 05, 2012 the new dark energy ii looks like the dark energy at first glance, but the basic sound of the dark energy ii is clearly different because of the new circuits for the vco, vcf, and vca. Jul 05, 2018 doepfer musikelektronik has announced availability of the dark energy iii analog synthesizer, a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface. Owners manual doepfer dark time owners manual 28 pages. Dark energy synthesizer wallwart 15vac400ma instrument cable with 18 and 14 plugs usb cable.
Doepfer s a100 analog modular system brings back all the flexibility and oldschool programming of vintage modular synthesis but the a100 is new and comes with some modern features. Interface usb miditocv gate interface, for controlling monophonic synthesisers via midi or usb similar to the usb midi interface from dark energy, usb port, midi input, learn button, gate output with led display, also for learning. And who better to explain this than company ceo dieter doepfer himself. Dark energy ii doepfer dark energy ii audiofanzine. Roland sh101 arpeggiopattern using onboard sequencer doepfer dark energy mk1 leads, drones and effects new version with sh1.
The latest product of doepfers modular knowhow is the dark energy. A192 is the modular version of pocket control with the 16 rotary controls replaced by 16 miniature jack sockets to process any control voltages instead of the manually generated voltages of pocket control. I understand it says a 16 step sequencer, but so does the asol oberkorn. A 101 6 is a new filter module that uses socalled opto fets to control the filter frequency. Doepfer musikelektronik is proud to announce availability of the dark energy iii analog synthesizer a worthy successor to its criticallyacclaimed desktop dark energy ii monophonic analogue standalone synthesizer with wide reaching cv control voltagegate, midi musical instrument digital interface, and usb universal serial bus connectivity that it effectively enhances. A modular version of the dark link is also available. Like the dark energy, the dark energy ii is a standalone monophonic analogue synthesizer with inbuilt usbmidi interfacing and cv connectivity housed in a.
It has available 4 analog control voltage outputs cv1. Not the op, but im guessing op means it goes from lfo territory doepfer dark time analog 16 step sequencer, i was wondering if you can have a sequence with more than 16 steps, e. The cute roland sh101 served as simple cvgate master keyboard to control the. It is planned in the first place as an addon for the dark energy but may be used even in combination with other midi, usb or cvgate equipment too. Doepfer musikelektronik gmbh is a manufacturer of audio hardware, mostly synthesizer modules modular synthesizer, based in grafelfing, germany and founded by dieter dopfer. Nov 29, 2017 i tested this with my beloved roland sh101 synth without a hitch, sending midi data from ableton live to the dark energy, then using its cv outputs to drive the sh101.
Alternative to doepfer dark energy ii much to my disappointment, videos on the newer version of this synth over the original doepfer dark energy seem to make it look a bit flat. Modify the doepfer dark energy analog synthesizer for lfo2. Doepfer monster case a100pms9 portable eurorack chassis with power supply. The unit is well built in a metal case, the only thing missing is an onoff switch, but i can live with that. As the dark energy had to be discontinued, because an. Unfortunately you have to choose highest or lowest note priority rather than last note which is my preference, so that kinda bummed me out. Page 14 functions dark time doepfer clockdivider notevalue number of lighted stepleds 14. Like its dark energy ii predecessor, released to widespread critical acclaim back in 2012, dark energy iii is a desktop monophonic analogue standalone synthesizer with widereaching cv. Since its release in 2010 doepfers dark energy has garnered a reputation as a suitably squelchy and surprisingly flexible oldschool analogue synth now we have the second generation version. Manualroland has made manuals for most of their products available as free pdf downloads. Doepfer dark energy i, ii and iii forbidding powers. Jan 22, 2018 doepfer intros dark energy iii analog synthesizer ahead of the 2018 namm show, doepfer has announced the dark energy iii, the latest in their dark energy series of analog synthesizers. You will find the following component parts in thebox.
Just like the classic moog, arp, emu, buchla, serge, and roland modular synthesizers of the sixties and seventies, the a100 system is a true analog system. Doepfer doepfer releases analog synthesizer dark energy iii. Call your sweetwater sales engineer tollfree at 18002224700 for more information about any of the doepfer products listed below. So you just got yourself a doepfer dark energy semimodular analog synthesizer and have wondered why in the world they didnt bother patching out more elements. The latest product of doepfer s modular knowhow is the dark energy. Nov 12, 20 a small simple monophonic synthesizer 100% analog. I use the dark link as a midi interface, via usb, from my mac using the gate and cv1 outputs to control an sh 101. Dark energy is built into a rugged black metal case with wooden side plates. Roland sh101 whats the best way to control it with. We have 3 doepfer dark time manuals available for free pdf download.
Synthetiseur analogique en rack doepfer dark energy ii. We have set up a separate members only forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. Much to my disappointment, videos on the newer version of this synth over the original doepfer dark energy seem to make it look a bit flat. Building on an already rich modular synthesis heritage the dark energy 2 is a compact eurorack friendly semimodular synth with an all analogue signal path. Toutes connections, midi, cv gate, clock in and out, usb. Doepfer dark time gate ratchet into roland sh101 with custom. The sh101 software synthesizer is an ultra detailed replica of the famous roland sh101. Join the many happy customers who swear by doepfer products. Just like the classic moog, arp, emu, buchla, serge, and roland modular synthesizers of the sixties and seventies, the a100 system is a true analog system, yet its only been in production since 1995.
Doepfer has announced availability of its new dark energy ii, a redesigned version of the monophonic analogue synthesizer with usbmidi interface and cv connectivity so why the need to redesign something so successful so soon. Dark link is nothing but the interface of dark energy. From there, i ran the sh101 back into the dark energys audio input, processing it through the doepfer filters and envelopes, thus creating a hybrid modular synth from the two. Roland sh101 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
Getting started when you lift dark energy out of its box for the first time, please make sure that everything is in its right place. Doepfer dark time analog sequencer dark time is an 2 x8 steps analog sequencer with cvgate, usb and midi interface. Doepfer dark time red leds doepfers dark time step sequencer makes a great addition to the companys modular synth gear, but you can use it in any type of vintage or modern setup, thanks to its usb port, midi sockets, and jacks for analog control voltages and gate signals. The unit comes with red leds and has lovely wooden end cheaks which stand the unit up at an angle. Ahead of the 2018 namm show, doepfer has announced the dark energy iii, the latest in their dark energy series of analog synthesizers the dark energy iii is a monophonic standalone synthesizer with usb and midi interface. Dark time sequence goes to cv and gate inputs of modified sh101 through a clock and gate adder box for flamratcheting effects. Doepfer s dark time is a step sequencer, digital in nature but with an approachable and familiar analoguestyle interface. The product range covers analog modular systems, midi controllers, midi hardware sequencers, midito cvgate sync interfaces, midi master keyboards and special midi. Doepfer dark time sequencer, pattern change gearslutz. Doepfer was nice enough to include a 2pin wire for the glide. Doepfers dark time is a step sequencer, digital in nature but with an approachable and familiar analoguestyle interface. Cosmetically speaking, doepfer has managed to build a very attractive little box, with its dark black steel, cherry red wooden ends, elegant rows of knobs and compact switches. It is planned i n the first place a s an addon for the dark energy but may be used even in combination with other midi, usb or cvgate equipment too features overview.