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10Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3. FunctionsIn this section, we will explore all of Dark Energy II‘s modules and functions in detail. We will also hav

11Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctionsVCOLFO1 LFO2Envelope(ADSR)VCFFrequ. Frequ.ReleaseSustainDecayAttackPWTuneRangeRangeRangeShapeShapeuplowlowlowhighhighh

12Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.2. The Modules3.2.1. VCOThe VCO, or alternatively the external audio input, is the source of Dark Energy II‘s sonic

13Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions•PWMSourceswitchThis switch selects the source of the square wave‘s pulsewidth modulation. The switch toggles betwe

14Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.2.2. VCFFilters are a very important tool on every analog synthesizer. Filters modify sounds by rejecting some frequ

15Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctionssettingofthe„Freq.“potinuencesthemodulationdepth:Thehigheritssetvalue,thelesstheeffectoftheXFM kn

16Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctionstotheVCOsignals.Signalsconnectedtothissocketarefeddirectlyintothelter.Theinputismonoandwill proce

17Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctionsUp to this point we have studied modules that generate or process the audio signal itself. The following modules gener

18Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.2.5. LFO1 and LFO2A Low Frequency Oscillator produces a signal, mostly in the sub-audio range, which can be used to

19Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.3. USB/MIDI Interface3.3.1. Connection / MIDI channelQuite likely, you want to play your Dark Energy II via MIDI - t

2Safety InstructionsPlease follow the instructions for use of the instrument carefully because this will guaranteeproper operation of the instrument.

20Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.3.2. MIDI to CV/Gate interfaceSince Dark Energy II‘s sound generation works entirely analog, and „real“ analog contr

21Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.3.3. Learn Mode / MIDI FunctionsIn „learn“ mode you will determine how Dark Energy II will process incoming MIDI dat

22Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctionsFor setting these parameters, MIDI Program Change messages coming from your MIDI device are used. Normally, you will h

23Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions•Enable / Disable: The arpeggiator is enabled as soon as Dark Energy II receives MIDI-program-change messages #19 t

24Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions (The pattern will be transposed up to 7 octaves, until it starts again with note „one“.) Since Dark Energy II‘s not

25Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERFunctions3.4. Linking / stacking several Dark EnergiesIn parallel, using the same MIDI channel:You may run several Dark Energy

26Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERNuts and Bolts of Sound Generation4. Nuts and bolts of sound generationIncaseanalogsynthesizers–orsynthesizersingeneral

27Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERNuts and Bolts of Sound GenerationThe symmetrical pulse wave (or “square wave”,pulsewidth=50 %) contains odd harmonics only

28Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERNuts and Bolts of Sound GenerationStrictly speaking this only applies to pure sine wave frequency modulation, i.e. if both, VCO

29Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERNuts and Bolts of Sound Generationinstead of the VCO for special applications.Youguessedit-DarkEnergyII’slterisalsoc

3Content:1. Introduction 1.1. Preface…………………………... 4 1.2. Preparations……………………... 5 1.3. Check it out………………………. 62. Overview……………………………………. 83. Fu

30Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERNuts and Bolts of Sound GenerationLow Frequency OscillatorsAn LFO is a Low Frequency Oscillator which generates continuous cont

31AddendumDark EnerGy IIDOEPFERService and terms of warranty.Concerning service and warranty conditions, please refer to our terms of business.Youwil

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4Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERIntroduction1. Introduction1.1. PrefaceWelcome to Dark Energy II. As you might have guessed already, your newly purchased Dark E

5IntroductionDark EnerGy IIDOEPFER1.2. Getting startedWhenyouliftDarkEnergyIIoutofitsboxforthersttime,pleasemakesurethateverything

6Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFERIntroduction•Powersupply:Connect the included power adaptor („wall wart“) with the 12-15V AC socket on the rear panel of Dark

7IntroductionDark EnerGy IIDOEPFERAs soon as the power adaptor has been plugged in, Dark Energy II will power up. The LEDs in both LFO sectionswilln

8Dark EnerGy IIDOEPFEROverview2. OverviewThe layout of Dark Energy II is that of a classic monophonic modular synthesizer. Its signal path is hard- wi

9OverviewDark EnerGy IIDOEPFERPowersupply(12VAC, 800mA)CV outputsCV1: controlled by MIDI note messages, 1V/octave, 0...+5V (internally routed to the V