36 | The Patchbay
/VCA (Headphone Jack/VCA output) R1; C1
The /VCA output jack can be used either for headphone monitoring or as an
output to a recording interface, mixer, or to connect with other equipment.
CV OUTPUT: -5 V to +5 V typical at full volume
The Patchbay
The Patchbay contains 24 3.5 mm patch points—13 inputs and 11 outputs. Inputs are labeled
in STANDARD text, while outputs are labelled in REVERSE text. Throughout this manual, individual
patch points are referenced by their label name, and by their Row and Column coordinates,
such as (R4; C2) for the VCA CV input jack.
Mavis is a semi-modular analog synthesizer. It contains hard-wired signal paths that make
it instantly available as a playable instrument, and it contains a patchbay that allows for
further expansion. For example, the built-in keyboard is hard-wired to both play the VCO
and to trigger the EG. The output of the VCO feeds into the VCF, which then feeds into the
VCA—all with no patching. The patch points allow for new pathways to be created to expand
the sound-creation potential of Mavis, and also allow Mavis to interact with other modular,
semi-modular, and Eurorack synthesizers, as well as with other electronic music devices
that rely on voltage control.
Mavis comes equipped with a set of five patch cables to get you started. Should you need
more, packs of 6” and 12” Moog patch cables are available for purchase from your authorized
Moog dealer.