DOEPFER Dark Time User Manual

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DOEPFER
Dark Time
Owners Manual
Content:
Safety Instructions……………………………………2
1. Introduction
1.1. Preface………………………………….4
1.2. Preparations……………………………5
1.2.1. Setup………………………….5
1.2.2. Connections………………….5
2. Function Overview…………………………….7
3. Functions
3.1. The Controls…………………………. 9
3.1.1. Step-Input ………………….. 9
3.1.2. CV/Gate-Ouput sockets…..10
3.1.3. Sequence-Control………….11
3.1.4. Tempo/Timing……………....12
3.1.5. Individual Gate-Length…….14
3.1.6. Transport-Buttons.…………14
3.2. Synchronization and
remote control………………………...15
3.2.1. MIDI-Interface.………………15
3.2.2. MIDI-Clock…………………...16
3.2.3. Analog-Interface…………….17
3.2.4. Dark Time as simple
MIDI-Clock to Sync
Interface……………………...19
3.3. Firmware-Update…………………...20
3.4. +12V Modication………………….21
4. Nuts and bolts of step-sequencing……...23
5. Addendum……………………………………....27

DOEPFER Dark Time Specifications

General

Type	Analog Sequencer
Gate Outputs	2
Clock Input	Yes
Clock Output	Yes
MIDI	In/Out
USB	No
Weight	1.5 kg
CV Outputs	2
Power Supply	External PSU (included)
Number of Steps	2 x 8 steps (can be combined to 16 steps)